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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Markkanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reigns. #TD#
Markkanen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reigns to the mat! Reigns manages to get full guard.
Reigns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a triangle here but Markkanen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Markkanen controlling the position from side mount.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Markkanen keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Markkanen's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Markkanen! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Reigns has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odin Markkanen!
Odin Markkanen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Reigns scores with a nice strike.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reigns but Reigns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#ROC2#Sullivan is rocked!#TD2#
Reigns dives in and scores a takedown into Sullivan's guard.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Reigns stands and throws Sullivan's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Reigns working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Reigns has hold of Sullivan's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Sullivan tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reigns cranks the arm and Sullivan screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Sullivan, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Brando Reigns!
A victorious Brando Reigns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Jackson Ramirez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Reigns slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Ramirez as Reigns shoots in.#CL2#
Reigns gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Ramirez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ramirez (2) vs (0) Reigns
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns trying to control here.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Reigns won't allow it. #SUB#
Ramirez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reigns doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramirez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Reigns is pressing down on Ramirez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Ramirez pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Ramirez defends easily.
Ramirez trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ramirez is aware though and is defending well.
Ramirez trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reigns has an active guard here but Ramirez has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramirez.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns won't allow Ramirez to pass to mount.
Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ramirez is pressing down on Reigns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reigns is holding on for now. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura but Reigns is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ramirez is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramirez not doing much here.
#T5#
Reigns is refusing to be controlled, as Ramirez sits in half guard.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ramirez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T6#
Well, if Ramirez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Reigns's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reigns. Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (5) vs (0) Reigns
Reigns manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reigns has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Ramirez seems to be working for a kimura but Reigns defends the submission attempt.#T7##SUB#
Ramirez is working for a kimura but Reigns is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Reigns wants to control but Ramirez passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (8) vs (0) Reigns
Reigns tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position. #T8#
Ramirez trying to control the position but Reigns is working away.
Reigns is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T9#
Reigns gets back to half guard.
Reigns is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ramirez passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ramirez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Ramirez eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
Reigns is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (11) vs (0) Reigns
Ramirez looking to control but Reigns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reigns regains half guard.
Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ramirez (14) vs (0) Reigns
Ramirez works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ramirez (17) vs (0) Reigns#T11#
Reigns tries to roll but Ramirez sticks to his back.
Reigns wants to control his opponent's hands but Ramirez gets his hands free. #SUB#
Reigns preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez controlling well, preventing Reigns from escaping the position.
Ramirez is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Reigns is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reigns manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ramirez's guard. Nice work there by Reigns.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (17) vs (2) Reigns#T12#
Reigns preventing the sweep.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Ramirez keeps moving.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ramirez (19) vs (2) Reigns
Reigns trying to control the position.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #T13#
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Reigns is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigns tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Reigns defends it. #T14##SUB#
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reigns has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Reigns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ramirez is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramirez takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
A relieved looking Jackson Ramirez 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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Event:
CFC 444: IsMore v Inarritu
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Bully takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reigns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bully connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bully enables Reigns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bully manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Reigns drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bully dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Bully throws a big elbow that misses.
Bully is pushing down on Reigns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigns is fighting to maintain full guard but Bully has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ground and pound from Bully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bully pulls his head out easily.
Reigns wants to control but Bully is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bully is keen to just control but Reigns is a slippery customer.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Reigns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reigns is looking to improve his position.
Bully trying to pass the guard but Reigns defending well.
Bully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Bully trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reigns looking to control.
Bully working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.#SUB#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bully doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bully manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Bully from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bully controlling from the top position. #T3#
Bully stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reigns swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reigns has his foot on Bully's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bully works his way back into a safe position though.
Bully with a nice head shot there.
Bully is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reigns wants to improve his position but instead Bully has moved into half guard.
Bully seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bully is controlling the pace.
Bully looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Reigns wants to control but Bully is keeping busy.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bully looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reigns wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bully is trying to control the action in half guard but Reigns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cyber Bully will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Bully as Reigns shoots in.#CL#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Bully.
Bully is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Reigns goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bully prevents it.
Bully tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Bully back against the ropes.
Reigns lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bully softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Bully gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bully lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bully breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Reigns misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns darts in trying to clinch
and Bully counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reigns.
Bully lands with a hook. Reigns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bully lands with a right hand.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Reigns tries for a takedown but Bully circles away easily
and Bully counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bully misses with a body shot.
Bully misses with a hook.
Reigns misses with a takedown
enabling Bully to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Bully has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Reigns throws a lazy uppercut
and Bully counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bully scores with a body shot.
Reigns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reigns walks into a stiff left hand from Bully.
Bully scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Bully lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bully has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bully scoring well with a low kick there.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bully jabs at Reigns's body.
Bully throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Bully scores with a jab.
Reigns looks for a takedown but Bully sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Reigns gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bully's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bully lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bully landing some decent shots from guard.
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bully trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Bully might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reigns haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Bully postures up in Reigns's guard and throws a big left but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns wants to sweep but no luck.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Bully from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bully is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Reigns has his foot on Bully's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bully works his way back into a safe position though.
Bully stands and throws Reigns's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bully trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cyber Bully showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reigns or perhaps it was just good defense by Bully, which made it look bad.
Bully takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Reigns.
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns slips a straight right by Bully.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt
and Bully counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Reigns both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Bully has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reigns is trying to keep an underhook but Bully manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Bully.
Cyber Bully has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bully takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Reigns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1##SUB2#
Bully is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bully is trying to control. Reigns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reigns trying to control but Bully postures up.
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bully got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bully has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bully keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Bully postures up and lands a big shot to Reigns's brow.
Bully stopping the sweep attempt from Reigns.
Bully wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving. #SUB#
Reigns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Bully defends easily.
Cyber Bully is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bully preventing the sweep. #T3#
Bully slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reigns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bully passes into side control.
Reigns tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bully presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Bully controlling from the full mount.
Reigns is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Bully trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bully controlling the pace for now.
Bully can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reigns is looking to escape.
Reigns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reigns is squirming around, avoiding Bully's attempts to control the action.
Reigns is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bully trying to control but Reigns is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cyber Bully comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bully 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyber Bully! |
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Event:
CFC 437: DeSilva vs Holmes Jr
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Cadman 's head but Cadman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cadman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A left lands for Cadman .
Reigns throws the left hand but Cadman avoids the punch easily.
Reigns shoots in for a double leg but Cadman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cadman stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cadman lands with a straight right. Reigns didn't see that one coming.
Cadman digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Cadman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cadman takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cadman lands a jab to the nose.
Cadman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cadman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cadman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Cadman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cadman with a hook.#TD#
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cadman is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cadman avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cadman is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns.
#SUB#
Cadman makes his way to full guard, as Reigns worked for a kimura.
#T2#
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Cadman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cadman looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Reigns throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cadman escapes and throws Reigns's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reigns is looking for a sweep.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cadman desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Reigns is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cadman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reigns is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cadman is just riding it out for now. Reigns eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cayden Cadman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reigns or perhaps it was just good defense by Cadman , which made it look bad.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Cadman ducks down to avoid it.
Cadman feints the counter takedown.
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away.
Good leg kick by Cadman .
Nice sprawl there from Cadman as Reigns shoots in.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Cadman .#CL2#
Cadman has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cadman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cadman .#T1#
Cadman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants a takedown.
Cadman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reigns can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cadman lands a right hand.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Reigns drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.
Cadman misses with a knee strike.
Cadman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cadman scores with a shoulder strike.
Cadman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Cadman .
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Reigns tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman slowing the pace effectively.
Cadman lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Cadman finds it's target.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Cadman forces Reigns back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cadman tries to land a knee to the head but Reigns blocks with his arms.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Cadman drives through and clinches with Reigns against the cage.
Cadman lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Cadman pulls guard effortlessly. #T3#
Cadman pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Cadman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reigns's guard. #REVB#
Cadman controlling from the top position.
My spies in Underground New York (Semi-private) inform me that Cadman has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a triangle here but Cadman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reigns tries to buck Cadman off but Cadman is having none of it.#T4#
Reigns is trying to control Cadman 's posture but Cadman avoids it.
Reigns is trying to improve his position.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cadman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cayden Cadman has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Cadman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Cadman blocks a jab.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Cadman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cadman misses with some punches.
Cadman misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cadman lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Cadman had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Reigns is rocked!#T1#
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Reigns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cadman avoids it really well and circles away.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns seems to have got his legs back now.
Cadman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cadman pinned against the cage. Cadman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reigns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cadman .
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cadman with the inside leg kick.
Cadman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cadman .
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Cadman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reigns defends it well.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cadman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Reigns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cadman defends well and Reigns ends up having to push Cadman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cadman after a bit of a struggle.
Cadman is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cadman down to the mat. Cadman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cadman scores with a hook.
Cadman 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.
Cayden Cadman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cadman pounces like a tiger and cracks Reigns with a vicious hook! Reigns is down but not out! Cadman follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cayden Cadman ! |
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Event:
CFC 435A: New Genesis
Date: Oct 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Von Hayek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Hayek! But no joy.
Reigns goes for a double leg but Von Hayek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Von Hayek continues to drive forward.
Reigns is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Hayek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reigns wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Hayek struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
#TD2#
Von Hayek lands a takedown into guard.
Von Hayek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Von Hayek trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek cracks Reigns with a solid left hand.
Von Hayek looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Von Hayek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Von Hayek has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Reigns has momentary wrist control but Von Hayek slips an elbow through the middle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Von Hayek working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving. #T1#
Von Hayek working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Von Hayek defends easily.
Von Hayek lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Hayek with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Hayek landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Reigns has his foot on Von Hayek's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Von Hayek works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Von Hayek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Hayek content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns 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.
Von Hayek distracts Reigns with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Von Hayek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Hayek wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Von Hayek landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Hayek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Von Hayek advances position into side control!
Reigns is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Von Hayek cracks Reigns with a big right hand but Reigns just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reigns tries to improve position but can't.
Von Hayek scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reigns tries to bench press Von Hayek off him but Von Hayek keeps the position.
Reigns prevents Von Hayek from moving into mount.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Hayek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Von Hayek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Hayek lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Von Hayek has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Von Hayek.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Von Hayek's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Hayek works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Von Hayek scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Reigns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Hayek gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Von Hayek from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Hayek scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Hayek can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich August Von Hayek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reigns connects with a jab.
Von Hayek scores with a jab to the body.
Von Hayek lands with a good body shot.
Nice jab there from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Von Hayek.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Von Hayek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reigns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Hayek fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Von Hayek.
Von Hayek throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns misses with a takedown
and Von Hayek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns throws a poor cross that misses
and Von Hayek counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##TD2#
Von Hayek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reigns tries to roll over but Von Hayek keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reigns is looking to control Von Hayek's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Von Hayek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've been hearing good reports from Reigns's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Hayek lands a nice short elbow.
Friedrich August Von Hayek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Reigns has hold of Von Hayek's hands but Von Hayek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Hayek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Hayek looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reigns with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ROC2#Reigns is rocked!
Von Hayek lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Reigns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2##SUB#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Hayek pulls his head out easily.
Von Hayek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Von Hayek passes the guard and advances to mount!
Von Hayek with the ground and pound from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Hayek unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Reigns wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Von Hayek celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich August Von Hayek!
Friedrich August Von Hayek tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Reigns closes the distance and pushes Nastula back into the cage.
Reigns prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Reigns wants the takedown. Nastula is fighting it off but Reigns persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Nastula's guard against the cage.
Nastula wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Reigns drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reigns jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reigns stands and throws Nastula's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Reigns has hold of Nastula's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nastula seems comfortable defending it but Reigns has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nastula is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nastula is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reigns couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Timmon moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Timmon lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reigns.
Timmon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Timmon's head.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timmon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Timmon if he has to take too many more of those.
Timmon misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reigns.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Timmon.
Reigns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns scores with a jab.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Timmon misses with a straight left.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Timmon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Timmon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Timmon lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Timmon.
Timmon dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns throws a leg kick but Timmon sees it coming and moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Timmon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reigns.
Timmon lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Timmon connects with a body shot.#CL#
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Timmon. Timmon maintains the clinch.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Timmon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Timmon lands with a right to the head. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Timmon.
Timmon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Timmon tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling the position.
Timmon keeps control of Reigns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Timmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timmon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reigns's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Timmon.
Reigns scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Timmon.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
We've been told by Timmon's head coaches at KILLER SQUAD^ We make Killerz that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Timmon.
Timmon scores with a nice body kick.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Timmon's shoulder, as Timmon tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns throws a jab when Timmon was well out of range.
Timmon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
Timmon blocks a head kick by Reigns.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Timmon avoids it.#T3#
Timmon connects with a nice looking jab.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Timmon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Timmon shakes it off.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Timmon connects with a body shot that sends Reigns's belly button to the back.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Timmon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Timmon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timmon swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws out a counter right but Timmon avoids it with no problem.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Timmon.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Timmon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reigns's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Timmon. Reigns shrugs it off though.
Jab from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range as Timmon throws a body kick.
Timmon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Timmon avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Timmon moved away.
Timmon is looking to counter the offense by Reigns and move into the clinch.#T4#
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmon moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns with a jab.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Timmon has time to react.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns lands a front kick.
Reigns with a hook.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body. Timmon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Reigns misses with a hook. Timmon ducked under it nicely.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns throws a lazy uppercut
and Timmon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Timmon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timmon.#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Timmon moves his leg out of the way.
Reigns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Timmon manages to avoid it.
Timmon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Timmon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL#
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Timmon digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Timmon seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.#BC2#
Reigns breaks from the clinch.
Reigns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Timmon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Timmon cracks Reigns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Timmon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Timmon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timmon checks a low kick from Reigns.
Timmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmon checks a leg kick. #CL#
Timmon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Timmon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Timmon tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Braylin Timmon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmon is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Timmon.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Timmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns throws a poor cross that misses
and Timmon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reigns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Timmon is out of range.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Timmon misses its target.
Timmon blocks a jab.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Reigns throws a leg kick but Timmon checks it.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Timmon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timmon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timmon throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns misses with a looping left.
Reigns lands a body shot.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Timmon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Timmon throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Timmon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Timmon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Timmon counters with a nice body shot.
Timmon tries to clinch up.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Timmon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Timmon wants to clinch.#T3#
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Timmon slips the punch.
Reigns tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Timmon.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Timmon moved out of range.
Timmon just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Timmon gets a clinch. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Timmon tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Reigns cracks Timmon with a good jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Timmon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Timmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Timmon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.#CL#
Timmon rushes Reigns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timmon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reigns throws a hook but Timmon blocks it.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Timmon moved out of range nicely.
Timmon tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
Timmon tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a right hand #CL#
and Timmon counters by moving into the clinch.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Timmon gets through Reigns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling him.
A short left from Timmon.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Timmon scores with a shoulder strike.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Timmon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Timmon digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Timmon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Timmon. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timmon.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range.
Timmon takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reigns throws a low kick but Timmon avoids it.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmon tries to counter by clinching up but Reigns breaks away and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a right and a left that Timmon avoids nicely.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by Reigns.
Timmon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Timmon closes the distance and clinches.
Timmon pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Timmon forces Reigns back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Timmon lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Reigns blocks a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Reigns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Reigns wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Timmon has him pressed against the cage.
Timmon tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but Timmon is controlling him.
Timmon tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reigns's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Timmon.
Timmon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns misses with a lunging right hand
and Timmon counters with a nice body shot.
Reigns lands with a hook. Timmon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reigns throws a head kick that half lands.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Timmon looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Timmon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Timmon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Timmon ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Timmon is looking to counter punch.
Timmon misses the shot to the body.
Timmon takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reigns moves out of range as Timmon throws a body kick.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Timmon.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Timmon counters with a thumping low kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.#CL#
Timmon has Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns tries to circle away but Timmon has him pinned against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Timmon.
Timmon lands a shoulder strike.
Timmon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Timmon scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Timmon tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range. #T3#
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Timmon moved out of range.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timmon tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range. #CL#
Timmon has managed to clinch.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Timmon misses with a head kick.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Timmon saw that one coming.
Timmon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timmon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
Reigns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Timmon on the side of the head.
Timmon lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Reigns
and Timmon counters with a nice uppercut.
Timmon is looking to score with low kicks.
Timmon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Timmon misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timmon thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reigns lands a head shot.#T4#
Timmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Timmon momentarily.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Timmon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Timmon clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
Reigns has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Timmon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timmon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns lands a head shot.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Timmon is out of range. #CL#
Timmon pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns is trying to force a seperation but Timmon has the dominant position.
Timmon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Timmon 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
Braylin Timmon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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PFC 161 Fett vs Li
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Judah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Judah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Judah tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Judah stalks Reigns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reigns's face. Reigns staggers backwards, shaken.
Judah takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Judah's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Judah.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reigns scores with a nice head shot.
Judah scores with a hook to the body. Reigns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Reigns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns lands a front kick.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Judah fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Judah backs up against the cage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Judah misses with a body shot.
Judah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Judah counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Judah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Judah moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Judah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Judah throws a wild body kick that Reigns sees coming a mile off.
Judah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns fakes the leg kick and cracks Judah in the body.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Judah fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Judah throws a leg kick that misses.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Judah.
Judah feints and then cracks Reigns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reigns down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
A jab lands there for Judah.
Reigns wants to clinch
and Judah counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reigns's knee momentarily.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Judah wants to clinch.#T2#
Reigns has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Judah finds it's way round the side to connect with Reigns's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
No joy there for Judah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab lands there for Reigns.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Judah moves away and avoids it.
Judah is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Judah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reigns throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Judah moves away from the strike by Reigns.
An attempted straight right counter from Judah misses the target.
Judah stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left lands for Reigns.
Reigns motions for Judah to come forward. Reigns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Judah throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Judah missing with a left hand there. Reigns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Judah ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.#T3#
Judah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Judah throws a series of punches but Reigns avoids them all with ease.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judah tries to clinch up.
Reigns lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Judah with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Judah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws a body punch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Judah lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
Judah misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Judah.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Judah.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Judah avoids it.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Judah throws a body kick that misses.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Judah has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns tries to land a leg kick but Judah saw it coming and moves away.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Judah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns tries to clinch but Judah moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Judah tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Judah counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Judah will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Reigns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reigns misses with a right hand
and Judah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judah.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Judah swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reigns counters with a left and a right that stings Judah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judah misses with a right hand
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Judah throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Judah attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Judah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns misses the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Judah moved out of range nicely.
Reigns throws a chopping leg kick but Judah manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reigns misses the jab.
Judah moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Judah.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Judah lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Judah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Judah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
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!
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.#T1#
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Judah throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Judah tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Judah ducks down to avoid it.
Judah throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judah misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reigns in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elijah Judah is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sloppy strikes from Judah. Those never looked like landing.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Judah slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Judah misses with a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Judah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Reigns misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reigns. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Judah connects with a body shot.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but Judah checks it.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Judah throws a sloppy head kick and Reigns moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Reigns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Judah tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Reigns is looking to clinch but Judah is avoiding it.
Judah misses with a straight right.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Judah is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Judah lands a slapping body shot.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Judah.
Judah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reigns is able to avoid easily.
Reigns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Judah works the jab nicely.
Judah checks a leg kick.
Judah tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.#T3#
Reigns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Judah misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
Judah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Judah throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Reigns.
Reigns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Judah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Judah digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Judah.
Reigns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Judah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Judah connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A swing and a miss from Judah.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Judah misses with a looping right.
Judah looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
Reigns misses with a two punch combination.
Judah lands a slapping body shot.
Judah cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Judah throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Judah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Judah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Judah throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Judah.
Judah tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Judah throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reigns staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elijah Judah will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Judah tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Judah changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Judah throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Judah walks into a straight right hand from Reigns.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Judah connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns thumps Judah with a low kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick as Judah jumps back.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Judah fails in his attempt to clinch.
Judah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Judah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Judah misses with an uppercut.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns slips a straight right by Judah.#T1#
Judah slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Judah misses the target.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Judah moved away.
Judah cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Judah lands a nice hook to Reigns's body. Reigns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Judah misses with a low kick.
Judah swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Judah looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Judah looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Judah's shoulder, as Judah tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Judah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Judah was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab, jab by Judah - just one landing.
Reigns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Judah's head backwards.
Reigns throws the left hand but Judah avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Judah takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Judah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Judah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Judah throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah misses with a body kick.
Reigns let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Judah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Judah.
Judah lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Judah.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reigns, as that shot connected.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Reigns is looking to slow Judah down with leg kicks.
Reigns scores with a jab. Judah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Reigns. That snapped Judah's head back.
Judah throws a nice head kick!
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Judah is out of range.
Judah misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Judah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reigns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Judah. Judah obviously looking to wear him down.
Judah uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Judah misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Judah.
Judah checks a low kick from Reigns.
Judah avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Elijah Judah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Judah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Judah steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Judah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Judah just misses with a punch to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reigns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Judah - the referee stops the clock and Reigns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Judah. Reigns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Judah swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Judah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Judah tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Reigns throws a head kick that Judah semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Judah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reigns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reigns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns lands with a cross.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Judah is out of range.
Reigns takes a swing at Judah's ribcage but misses.
Judah misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Judah moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Judah has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Judah's head.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Judah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Judah connects with a single shot there.
Judah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Judah misses its intended target.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Judah throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brando Reigns.
I think Judah 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Judah!
A less than humble Elijah Judah misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
PFC 154 Coker vs Slurper
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
Magnaron walks into a stiff left hand from Reigns.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Magnaron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magnaron has time to react.
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns throws a jab but it's blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Reigns lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnaron doesn't seem phased though.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magnaron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magnaron checks a leg kick.
Reigns lands a nice shot that snaps Magnaron's head back.
Reigns scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Reigns.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Magnaron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Magnaron's legs.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target. #T1#
Magnaron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Magnaron swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Magnaron.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Magnaron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Magnaron's leg but Magnaron calmly moves out of range.
Magnaron slips a jab from Reigns.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Magnaron on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magnaron lands a jab to the head.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body
and Magnaron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reigns misses with a low kick as Magnaron jumps back.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Magnaron is looking to clinch.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Magnaron blocks a jab.#T2#
Nice body kick from Reigns.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magnaron clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reigns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magnaron appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns slips under a jab from Magnaron.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnaron circles away.
Reigns scoring well with a low kick there.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reigns.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnaron throws out the jab.
Reigns lands a jab to Magnaron's midsection.
Magnaron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magnaron lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns throws a jab when Magnaron was well out of range.
Magnaron connects with a body shot that sends Reigns's belly button to the back.
Magnaron slips a jab and a cross from Reigns.
Reigns moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Magnaron keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Magnaron avoids a kick to the body.
Magnaron is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reigns.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Magnaron wants to counter with a clinch but Reigns pushes him away.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the body.
Magnaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnaron circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnaron lands a jab.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Magnaron with the counter takedown but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magnaron.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnaron blocks a jab.
Magnaron checks a leg kick. #T4##CL#
Reigns clinches.
Magnaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries a body shot but Magnaron blocks it.
Magnaron lands an uppercut.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
Reigns tries a body shot but Magnaron blocks it.
Magnaron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns lands a shot to the body.
Magnaron takes a shot to the head.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reigns lands a right hand.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns lands a left hand.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Magnaron manages to break the clinch.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range and Reigns settles back down.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Magnaron sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
A left lands for Reigns.
Magnaron avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Magnaron off balance momentarily.
Magnaron scores with a nice head shot.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magnaron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnaron smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magnaron swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Reigns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
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!
Reigns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magnaron on the side of the head.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns slips a jab from Magnaron.
Reigns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range. #T1#
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Reigns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Magnaron.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magnaron fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magnaron checks a leg kick.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Magnaron's head backwards.
Reigns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reigns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magnaron defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Magnaron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Reigns lunges at Magnaron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnaron's hand.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.#T2#
A big left from Reigns misses.
Magnaron lands with a good body shot.
Magnaron moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
It seemed like Magnaron was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magnaron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Reigns misses with a hook. Magnaron ducked under it nicely.
Magnaron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Magnaron moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Magnaron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnaron.
Reigns lands a body shot.
Magnaron takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Magnaron with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Magnaron misses with a looping right.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Magnaron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Magnaron's head but Magnaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
A nice combination there by Magnaron.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Magnaron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Magnaron checks it well.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Magnaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reigns wants to clinch up but Magnaron keeps it at a distance.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Magnaron saw that one coming.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron scores with a hook.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
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!
Magnaron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns tries to bum rush Magnaron with a series of wild strikes but Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magnaron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Reigns lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Magnaron's shoulder, as Magnaron tries to avoid the shot.
Magnaron throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Magnaron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magnaron connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
Magnaron checks a leg kick.
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Magnaron scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magnaron jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Magnaron ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Magnaron moves his leg out of the way.
Magnaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns motions for Magnaron to come forward. Reigns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Magnaron misses.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws a body punch but Magnaron moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magnaron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Magnaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Magnaron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
It looked like Reigns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns lands with a nice body kick.
Magnaron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reigns.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Reigns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron misses the shot to the body.
Magnaron connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Reigns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reigns lands a jab.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but Magnaron checks it.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magnaron under the eye.
Reigns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Magnaron's leg but Magnaron calmly moves out of range.
Magnaron lands with a right hand.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Magnaron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
Reigns swings for the body but Magnaron moves out of range.
Magnaron now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns defending well as Magnaron loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Reigns.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Magnaron misses. #T2#
Magnaron connects with a body shot.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Reigns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magnaron is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses the jab.
Magnaron takes one to the chin there.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A left and a right from Reigns both land. Nice combination.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Magnaron moved out of range nicely.
Magnaron throws a series of punches but Reigns moves out of range.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Reigns walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Magnaron moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab by Magnaron.
Reigns catches Magnaron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns feints and then cracks Magnaron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Magnaron down. #T3#
Magnaron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Magnaron.
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Reigns lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Magnaron moves his leg out of the way.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Magnaron defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Magnaron steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reigns.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
Reigns lands with a nice body kick.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Magnaron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Magnaron moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Magnaron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reigns misses with a looping left.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Reigns tries to clinch up but Magnaron circles away and keeps his distance.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magnaron.
Magnaron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Magnaron throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.#CL#
Magnaron tries to keep at a distance but Reigns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magnaron tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Magnaron back against the cage.
Magnaron prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brando Reigns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnaron blocking some punches.
Magnaron lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Magnaron misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Reigns.
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 Brando Reigns.
Well Reigns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
PFC 148 Alzado vs Nao
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Head on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reigns staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Reigns.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Head moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns lands a really nice looking cross but Head seems unphased.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Head is able to avoid easily.
Head throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Head takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Head misses.
Reigns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Head blocks the body kick.
Head throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Reigns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Head.
Head lands with a right hand.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Head moves away.
Head misses with a looping right.
Reigns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Head lands with a right hand.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Head takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
Head misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Head slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Head off balance momentarily.
Head has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns lands a body shot.
Reigns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Head misses with a body shot.
Head blocks a head kick by Reigns.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Head.#T2#
Head misses the jab.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Head.
A lazy left from Head finds it's target.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Head misses with a wild combination.
Head throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reigns cracks Head with an open hand slap.
Reigns is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Head misses with a straight right.
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Head blocks a jab.
Reigns thuds his right hand into Head's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head moves forwards but Reigns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Head was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Head throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Nice cross by Head.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Head looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Head had a free shot at his head there.
Reigns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns jabs Head right on the nose. Head blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Head there.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Head wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
Reigns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut there from Head.
Reigns scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Head.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Head.
Head on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Head fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns lands a nice looking body kick.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reigns slips a jab from Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Head, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Head misses with a head kick.
Head looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head cracks a nice hook into Reigns's ribs.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns misses with a double jab.
Head checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Head looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Reigns bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Nice shot by Reigns.
Head avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Head checks the leg kick.
Head takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Head's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Head lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reigns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns throws a front kick aimed at Head's knee but Head avoids it well.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reigns catches Head with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Head throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Head misses.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns swinging wildly here.
Head misses the jab.
Reigns lands an overhand right.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head takes one on the button.
Reigns defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Head misses with an uppercut.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Head tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Reigns.
Head lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reigns circles away quickly and effectively.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns thinks about the counter body kick.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Head's sensitive parts. #T2#
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
A cross from Head lands.
Head is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reigns.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Head misses the shot to the body.
Head lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Head misses.
Head thows a left - swing and a miss!
Head looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Head misses.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns wants to clinch up but Head keeps it at a distance.
Head tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reigns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns moves forwards but Head connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reigns throws a hook but Head avoids it easily.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.#T3#
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns misses with a hook. Head ducked under it nicely.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns scores with a jab.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head blocks the body kick.
Head will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Head throws a leg kick
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Head walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reigns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns defending well as Head loads up on a big left hand.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Head misses.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Head.
Head throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reigns slips a jab from Head.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Head has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Head's head.
Reigns throws a push kick but Head slaps the foot to one side.
Head thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Head.
Nice uppercut there from Reigns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head checks a leg kick nicely.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Head misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Head connects with a jab.
Head catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Head moved away.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Head connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Head scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Head.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Head moves his leg out of the way.
Head throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Reigns lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
Head misses with a straight right.
Reigns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns cracks Head with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Head ducks down to avoid it.
Head lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Head.
Reigns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Head has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Head bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Head wants to clinch.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Head does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Head moves forwards but Reigns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Head is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Head.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Head has had enough of the clinch but Reigns keeps him there for the moment.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Head.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Head wants to get back to striking at distance but Reigns won't allow it.
#BC#
Head breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Head misses with a looping left.
Reigns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reigns checks a leg kick.#T3#
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Head throws a right and a left that Reigns avoids nicely.
A combination from Head does no damage.
Head lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Head fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Head avoids the head kick by Reigns.
An attempted straight right counter from Head misses the target.
Reigns lands with a nice combination. Head backs away looking to recover.
Head takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Head throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Head throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reigns cracks the inside of Head's front leg.
Reigns throws a nice head kick!
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.#T4#
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reigns cracks Head with a good jab.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Head sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrick Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Head tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Head misses.
Head misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Head swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns throws a head kick but Head moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reigns.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Head misses with a looping left.
Head misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
Head misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brando Reigns.
Well Reigns 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A victorious Brando Reigns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PFC 142 Semenko vs Muir
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Nakano changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns walks into a jab.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been told by Reigns's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reigns tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reigns - the referee stops the clock and Nakano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reigns. Nakano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nakano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Nakano gets tackled into the cage by Reigns. Reigns maintains the clinch.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Nakano lands a shoulder strike.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
Nakano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakano throws a leg kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Reigns as he connects with a hook.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakano misses the target.
Nakano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reignss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakano throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Nakano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reigns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nakano.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakano was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Reigns throws a head kick but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Nakano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns jabs at Nakano's body.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nakano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakano tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nakano, right into the meat.
Nakano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Nakano throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns lands a head kick. Nakano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nakano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Nakano scores with a body shot.
Nakano slips under a jab.
Reigns tries to work over Nakano's front leg with a kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Nakano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Nakano misses with a body shot.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Nakano misses with a straight left.
Nakano blocks a jab.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nakano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Reigns throws a leg kick but Nakano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano scoring well with a low kick there.
Nakano walks into a jab.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Nakano's legs.
Nakano throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reigns's head.
Nakano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Nakano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nakano connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nakano.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano works the jab nicely.
Nakano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body kick there by Nakano.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Nakano is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakano ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Nakano connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns throws a sloppy head kick and Nakano moves out of range easily.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Nakano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nakano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Nakano dips to his left and cracks Reigns with an uppercut!
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Nakano lands a jab to the head.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns defending well as Nakano loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nakano.
Nakano slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a hook. Nakano ducked under it nicely.
Nakano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nakano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Nakano throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nakano checks a low kick from Reigns.#T1#
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Nakano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nakano misses with a body punch
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
A lazy left from Nakano finds it's target.
Reigns lands with a cross.
Reigns misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nakano.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Nakano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nakano.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakano cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Reigns lands with a kick to the temple. Nakano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Nakano misses with a low kick.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nakano lands with a straight right. Reigns didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Nakano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns thinks about countering with a body kick.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Nakano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Nakano looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns takes one on the button.
Reigns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nakano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reigns lands with a slapping head kick.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakano throws out the jab.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nakano.#T3#
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Nakano checks a low kick from Reigns.
Nakano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reigns.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Nakano's leg but Nakano calmly moves out of range.
Nakano throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Nakano moves his leg out of the way.
Nakano wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Nakano tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Nakano checks the leg kick.
Nakano jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Nakano throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns counters with a leg kick.
Nakano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Reigns tries a head kick but it misses.
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Nakano looks for the body kick but Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Nakano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Nakano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Nakano is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nakano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nakano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano lands with a cross.
Reigns cracks Nakano with a good jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reigns. Reigns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Naoyuki Nakano will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakano misses with a looping right.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nakano.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakano thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Nakano avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Nakano misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Nakano sizes up Reigns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nakano.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nakano momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakano throws a leg kick that misses.
Nakano moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Reigns thumps Nakano with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Nakano misses. #T1#
Nakano throws a front kick that sends Reigns stumbling back into the cage.
Nakano misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Nakano avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Nakano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nakano.
Nakano misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Nakano down.
Nakano scores with a punch to the head.
Nakano walks into a left hand.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nakano's calf.
Nakano finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That kick from Nakano tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns stuns Nakano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nakano wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakano throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Nakano takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Nakano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns slips under a jab from Nakano.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Nakano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakano looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nakano.
Nakano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Nakano as he checks the leg kick.
Nakano moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Reigns tries to bum rush Nakano with a series of wild strikes but Nakano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakano throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Nakano throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a quick counter head kick but Nakano was just out of range.#T3#
A head kick misses from Nakano.
Nakano throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakano throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Nakano throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Nakano checks it.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Nakano does it's job there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Nakano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns defending well as Nakano loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Nakano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Reigns lands a front kick.
Nakano throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Nakano.
Nakano throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reigns throws a push kick but Nakano slaps the foot to one side.
Nakano tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Nakano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano slips a straight right by Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Naoyuki Nakano!
Naoyuki Nakano managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Plutov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reigns scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Plutov closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns lands a right hand.
Plutov effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Reigns.
Good body shot from Reigns.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Reigns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
Plutov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reigns up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Plutov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
Plutov controlling the action here for a moment.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
#T1#
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Plutov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plutov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reigns tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Reigns tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Plutov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reignss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Plutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head. #T2#
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plutov misses with some punches.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reigns tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Plutov working aggressively here.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Reigns.
Plutov is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
A short right from Reigns on the inside.
Reigns throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reigns avoids it.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Plutov's head.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
#T3#
Plutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reigns.
Plutov misses with a knee to the head.
Plutov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reigns has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
Reigns is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reigns as the two fighters clinch.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Plutov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns is working Plutov over against the cage.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns is working Plutov over against the cage.
Reigns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
A left hand lands to the body for Reigns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov working aggressively here.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Still in the clinch, Reigns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Plutov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Plutov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Plutov throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Plutov.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns lands a right hand.
Plutov looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
That's time! Plutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Wasyl Plutov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've been told by Plutov's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Plutov misses.
Reigns throws a leg kick which misses Plutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Plutov tries to avoid it. #CL#
Plutov moves into the clinch successfully.
Plutov tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov is looking to control Reigns's arms but Reigns gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plutov has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plutov blocking some punches.
Plutov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plutov.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Good body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Plutov fails to land.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Brando Reigns seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Plutov looking to stall.
Plutov tries to land a knee to the head but Reigns blocks with his arms.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Plutov prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Plutov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns digs a right hand into Plutov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plutov's gas tank.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns cracks Plutov with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reigns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns digs a right hand underneath Plutov's ribcage. Plutov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Plutov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reigns's face.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Plutov.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns throws a head punch that misses.
Plutov lands a body shot.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Plutov looking to slow down the pace here.
Reigns is working Plutov over against the cage.
The referee calls for Plutov to work.
Reigns lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Reigns tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Plutov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Plutov throws a head punch that misses.
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Plutov lands an uppercut.
Reigns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reigns tries a body shot but Plutov blocks it.
Reigns presses Plutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Reigns is working Plutov over against the cage.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Reigns.
A left hand lands to the body for Reigns.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reigns.
Reigns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
Plutov takes a shot to the head.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns gets through Plutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plutov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reigns is keeping busy.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns working aggressively here.
Reigns is working Plutov over against the cage.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Plutov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Plutov tries to clinch up.
Plutov's corner calls for a 1-2. Plutov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Plutov. That did some damage!
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Plutov shoots in looking for a takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl out of it but Plutov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reigns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Plutov moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Plutov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns thows a body kick. Plutov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Plutov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Plutov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plutov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reigns.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Plutov throws a quick counter head kick but Reigns was just out of range.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Plutov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
Plutov blocks an uppercut.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Plutov is trying to stall.
Plutov tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
A short left from Reigns.
Plutov cracks Reigns with a nice body shot.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Plutov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Plutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plutov lands a left hand.
Wasyl Plutov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Plutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Reigns.
Plutov tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Plutov.
Plutov has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Plutov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov.
Plutov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Plutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow. #T3#
Plutov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Reigns.
Plutov looking to throw knees to the head but Reigns is blocking nicely.
Reigns tries to work over Plutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Plutov can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Plutov avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Plutov misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is leaning against Plutov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
A short right from Reigns.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plutov. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Plutov controls the action.
Reigns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Plutov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reigns pushes Plutov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plutov blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Plutov's elbow.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Plutov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
Plutov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reigns managing to block the knees to the body from Plutov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
During a confident post fight interview, Brando Reigns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 127 Reid vs Sanchez
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Escobar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns moves out of range as Escobar Chavez throws a body kick.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Escobar Chavez had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Escobar Chavez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Escobar Chavezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar Chavez jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.#T1##TD2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reigns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Escobar Chavez sees it coming and defends easily.
Reigns slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Escobar Chavez won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
Escobar Chavez is looking to escape.
Reigns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reigns throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Escobar Chavez is trying to stand back up but Reigns is controlling him
#SUB2#
Reigns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Escobar Chavez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Escobar Chavez wants to improve his position but Reigns is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Reigns is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Escobar Chavez is controlling Reigns's position as best he can from this difficult position.#ES#
Escobar Chavez has one foot on Reigns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Escobar Chavez sizes up Reigns with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Escobar Chavez is looking to score with low kicks.
Escobar Chavez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reigns misses with a takedown
enabling Escobar Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobar Chavez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Escobar Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Escobar Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Escobar Chavez throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Escobar Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Escobar Chavez throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar Chavez scores with a jab.
Reigns tries to clinch up but Escobar Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Escobar Chavez takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Escobar Chavez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Escobar Chavez closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Escobar Chavez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Escobar Chavez pushes Reigns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Escobar Chavez scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Reigns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Escobar Chavez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar Chavez. That snapped Reigns's head back.
#CL2#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar Chavez lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Reigns looking to stall.
Reigns pushes Escobar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks.
Escobar Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Escobar Chavez leaves Reigns with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reigns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reigns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Escobar Chavez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reigns loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar Chavez keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully. #T2#
Escobar Chavez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Reigns moves into the clinch.
Escobar Chavez cracks Reigns with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar Chavez throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.#CL2#
Reigns darts in and clinches Escobar Chavez up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramon Escobar Chavez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar Chavez has double underhooks. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Escobar Chavez misses with a looping left.
Escobar Chavez misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but Escobar Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Escobar Chavez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar Chavez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Escobar Chavez tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Escobar Chavez. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns wants to stall.
Escobar Chavez digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Escobar Chavez's head. #BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez with a nice cross.
Escobar Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Escobar Chavez looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Reigns fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar Chavez, pushing him back against the cage.
Escobar Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Escobar Chavez backwards. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Escobar Chavez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Escobar Chavez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Escobar Chavez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Escobar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Escobar Chavez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobar Chavez lands a jab to the head.
Ramon Escobar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Escobar Chavez misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez. #BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Escobar Chavez thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Escobar Chavez.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Escobar Chavez swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobar Chavez.
Reigns fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Escobar Chavez. #CL2#
Reigns clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Escobar Chavez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Escobar Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries to break the clinch but Escobar Chavez is controlling the position.
Escobar Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Escobar Chavez back against the cage.
Reigns looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Escobar Chavez lands a right hand.
Escobar Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Escobar Chavez.
Escobar Chavez lands a shoulder strike.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Escobar Chavez. #TD2#
Reigns jumps guard and drags Escobar Chavez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Escobar Chavez passes Reigns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reigns trying to hold on to Escobar Chavez's head to control him but Escobar Chavez postures up.
Reigns tries to roll over but Escobar Chavez keeps him under control.#T2#
Escobar Chavez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Escobar Chavez looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Reigns wants to control from the top but Escobar Chavez keeps moving.
Reigns looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar Chavez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Escobar Chavez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Escobar Chavez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reigns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Escobar Chavez is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Escobar Chavez avoid being mounted?
Reigns throwing shots but Escobar Chavez is blocking nicely.
Reigns passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar Chavez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Escobar Chavez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Escobar Chavez, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Escobar Chavez!
Ramon Escobar Chavez very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PFC 122 Bathory vs Rock
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns staying out of range there.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reigns.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Laine catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Laine can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Laine misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Laine is out of range.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Laine saw that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Laine rushes Reigns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1##BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a looping left.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Reigns misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Reigns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reigns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Laine tries to escape but Reigns is in control.
Reigns working the ground and pound.
Reigns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine is trying to get back to his feet.
Reigns fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reigns throwing shots but missing, from side control. #ES#
Laine throws Reigns to one side and escapes!
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Laine. #T2#
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Reigns gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Laine manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Laine digs a right hand into Reigns's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reigns's gas tank.
Laine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laine lands a shot to the body.
Laine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns throws a head kick but Laine moves out of range.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine tries to counter by clinching up but Reigns breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Muuka Laine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Laine.
A nice side step and Reigns releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Laine lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Laine - just one landing.
Laine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laine thows a leg kick but Reigns checks it
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Laine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine connects with a right hand. Reigns shakes it off.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Reigns throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Laine was covering up waiting for the punch and Reigns finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Laine pushes Reigns off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Laine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns feints the counter takedown.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Laine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Laine tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Reigns is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Laine thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Laine moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Laine misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns unleashes a big counter combination but Laine bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Laine misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Laine lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Laine misses.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Reigns misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Reigns scores with a sloppy right hand. Laine should have avoided that one.
Nice shot by Laine.
Laine misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Laine throws a sloppy body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Laine thinking.
A jab from Laine finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Laine does it's job there.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for Laine's leg but Laine calmly moves out of range.
Reigns lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns with a hook.
Reigns throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Reigns drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Laine digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Laine, right into the meat.
Laine lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Laine gets a clinch.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Laine.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine connects with a looping right hand.
Laine scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reigns goes for a double leg but Laine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Laine continues to drive forward.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Laine moved out of range.
Laine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Laine misses the jab.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Laine cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laine staying out of range there.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Laine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reigns. Reigns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Laine tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Laine's body.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Laine lands a jab to the nose.
Laine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Laine clinches up with Reigns and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Laine.
#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Laine is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Reigns there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reigns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
That's time! Laine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Laine gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
A right-left combo lands from Laine.
Laine lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid body kick from Laine.
Laine smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt - Laine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laine appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laine slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Laine's ribs.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laine as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Laine.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Muuka Laine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Laine takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reigns misses with a hook
and Laine counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reigns's knee momentarily.
Laine cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.#CL#
Laine pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Laine.
Laine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reigns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laine struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Laine.
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Laine stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laine goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns tries to break free but Laine pushes him back against the cage.
Laine presses Reigns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Laine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Laine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Laine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine lands a body punch.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Laine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Laine tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
#T3#
A short left from Laine. #BC2#
Reigns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laine scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Laine as he connects with a hook.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laine misses with a hook.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Laine's hands.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reigns closes the distance and clinches up with Laine, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes Laine against the cage but Laine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Laine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Laine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Laine sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4##ES#
Laine sneaks out the side door and pushes Reigns away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Laine cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laine.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns slips a jab from Laine.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laine blocks the body kick.
Laine throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Laine lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Muuka Laine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
A very excited looking Muuka Laine rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
PFC 114 Yoshida vs Nordskov
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Jorma tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorma misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Reigns counters by clinching up.
Jorma misses with some punches.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Jorma.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Jorma controls the action.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Jorma lands with an uppercut that bounces Reigns off the cage and back into range.
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jorma throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jorma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Jorma lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
#T1#
Jorma scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jorma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jorma tries to score with a low kick but Reigns moves his leg out of the way.
Reigns steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jorma.
Jorma swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reigns in his tracks.
Jorma misses with a looping right.
Jorma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
Jorma throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Reigns misses.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma looks to land a right hand but Reigns moved out of range.
Jorma throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorma defends it well.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but Jorma defending well. #T2#
Reigns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorma keeps working. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorma defends it well.
Jorma is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jorma trying to hold on to Reigns's head to control him but Reigns postures up.
#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jorma defends it well.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Jorma is trying to escape the mount.
Reigns tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Jorma is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reigns wants to control the pace but Jorma is squirming around nicely.
Jorma is working to get back to half guard.
Jorma is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Reigns working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reigns tries to control but Jorma wriggling away. #T4#
Reigns looking to finish with strikes here!
Jorma sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Reigns passes to side control.
Jorma struggling a bit here.
Reigns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jorma's legs.
Jorma tries to improve position but can't.
Jorma stops Reigns from passing to mount.
Jorma is not content to let Reigns control the position. #SUB2#
Reigns tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Jorma misses.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jorma throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorma misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Jorma walks into a left hand.
Reigns chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Good work by Jorma as he checks the leg kick.
Jorma scores with a head kick. Reigns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jorma throws an off balance right hand
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Jorma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jorma looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reigns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jorma blocks a low kick nicely.
Jorma throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Jorma swings widly with a right hand
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jorma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Jorma throws a low kick but Reigns moves out of range easily.
Jorma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jorma throws a sloppy head kick and Reigns moves out of range easily.
Jorma jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Jorma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reigns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns 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.
Jorma lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Jorma controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jorma defends it easily.
Jorma wants to pass the guard but Reigns is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jorma stopping the sweep attempt from Reigns.#T3#
Jorma trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns 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.
Jorma is working Reigns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reigns is trying to keep Jorma in close.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorma is one step ahead there.
Jorma connects with a couple of short punches.
Jorma won't allow Reigns to sweep him here.
Jorma landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Jorma from controlling successfully. #T4#
Jorma won't allow Reigns to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Jorma pushes his legs off easily.
Jorma is working Reigns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reigns trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorma postures up.
Jorma working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.#SUB2#
Reigns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jorma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reigns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jorma.
Jorma scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kosken Jorma dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jorma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but Jorma checks it.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Jorma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jorma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jorma lands a slapping body shot.
Reigns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jorma.
Jorma fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reigns avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns defending well as Jorma loads up on a big left hand.
Good leg kick by Jorma there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Jorma is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Jorma scores with a takedown into Reigns's guard.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Jorma defends easily.
Reigns keeping full guard, as Jorma tries to pass. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jorma defends well.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jorma trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jorma is working Reigns over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reigns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jorma is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jorma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Jorma's legs - danger averted.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving.
Jorma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Reigns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jorma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jorma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reigns's best efforts.
Jorma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reigns is working away from the top position though.
Reigns is looking to stall here but Jorma recovers full guard.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Jorma keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Jorma working for a triangle but Reigns defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jorma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reigns defends well.
Reigns postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jorma looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kosken Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorma 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosken Jorma!
Kosken Jorma bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
PFC 107 Tuala vs Brakely
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
McLaughlin misses with an uppercut.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
Reigns jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McLaughlin misses with a body shot.
A jab from McLaughlin finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLaughlin scores with a hook.
McLaughlin lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from McLaughlin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping McLaughlin under the eye.
McLaughlin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McLaughlin misses with a low kick.
McLaughlin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
McLaughlin moves away from the strike by Reigns.
McLaughlin checks the leg kick nicely there.
McLaughlin tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mike McLaughlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLaughlin throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
McLaughlin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McLaughlin rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Reigns down.
Mike McLaughlin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLaughlin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reigns checks a low kick from McLaughlin.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McLaughlin defends it well.
McLaughlin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McLaughlin misses with a straight right.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
McLaughlin is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McLaughlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McLaughlin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Reigns on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McLaughlin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Reigns misses
and McLaughlin counters with a solid body kick.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McLaughlin.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin checks a low kick from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
McLaughlin cracks Reigns with a good jab.
McLaughlin misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns misses with a hook
and McLaughlin counters with an inside leg kick.
Good shot there by McLaughlin.
A jab from McLaughlin misses.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. McLaughlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Reigns digs a good body shot into McLaughlin's ribs.
McLaughlin swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns tries a low kick but McLaughlin avoids it.
McLaughlin tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
McLaughlin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLaughlin takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
McLaughlin throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by McLaughlin. That's going to slow Reigns down.
McLaughlin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLaughlin just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Reigns misses.
Reigns scores with a jab. McLaughlin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLaughlin lands with a thumping leg kick.
McLaughlin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.
McLaughlin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLaughlin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns connects with a leg kick. McLaughlin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
McLaughlin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns lands a nice shot that snaps McLaughlin's head back.
McLaughlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McLaughlin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and McLaughlin settles back down.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLaughlin.
McLaughlin slips a jab from Reigns.
A jab lands there for Reigns.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
McLaughlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Reigns misses.
McLaughlin lands an overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLaughlin throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
McLaughlin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reigns.
McLaughlin clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reigns throws a hook but McLaughlin avoids it easily.
McLaughlin scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike McLaughlin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mike McLaughlin is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLaughlin manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reigns throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLaughlin looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
McLaughlin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McLaughlin.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that McLaughlin sees coming a mile off.
McLaughlin throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
McLaughlin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
McLaughlin throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLaughlin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLaughlin.
Reigns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLaughlin.#T1##TD2#
Reigns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McLaughlin is trying to defend but Reigns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Reigns is working for a kimura but McLaughlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now.
Reigns working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh. McLaughlin counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Reigns wants to control from the top but McLaughlin keeps moving.
Reigns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McLaughlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McLaughlin trying to keep a closed guard but Reigns is proving a slippery customer.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLaughlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Reigns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Reigns trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to pass the half guard into mount. McLaughlin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McLaughlin throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McLaughlin.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McLaughlin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McLaughlin scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
McLaughlin connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns thows a body kick. McLaughlin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reigns slips a jab from McLaughlin.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but McLaughlin is wise to it.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Reigns.
McLaughlin throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns jabs McLaughlin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLaughlin.
McLaughlin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns looks for the body kick but McLaughlin saw that one coming.
Reigns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reigns wants to slow McLaughlin down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice body kick from Reigns.
McLaughlin slips under a jab.
McLaughlin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns throws a leg kick but McLaughlin moved away.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
McLaughlin looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range. #TD2#
Reigns shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McLaughlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reigns trying to control but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but McLaughlin is retaining full guard.
Reigns passes McLaughlin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but McLaughlin defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but McLaughlin is defending well. #T1#
Reigns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reigns missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McLaughlin is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns content to control rather than advance.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but McLaughlin is working away.
Reigns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Reigns has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reigns wants to take a breather but McLaughlin is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but McLaughlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Reigns backs away, McLaughlin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McLaughlin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns scores with a nice body kick.
McLaughlin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McLaughlin thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Reigns gets a clinch.
Reigns pushes McLaughlin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
Reigns tries to work over McLaughlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reigns working aggressively here.
McLaughlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McLaughlin working aggressively here.
Reigns blocks a body shot from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Reigns gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but McLaughlin is working from the bottom.
Reigns wants to free his trapped foot but McLaughlin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for a kimura but McLaughlin is defending it quite comfortably.
Reigns thows a huge punch but McLaughlin dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Reigns is pressing down on McLaughlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLaughlin is holding on for now. #SUB2#
McLaughlin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns.
Reigns passes to side control.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns wants to lay and pray for a moment but McLaughlin keeps working.
Reigns controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Urani throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Reigns swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urani counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reigns throws a jab when Urani was well out of range.
Urani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns thows a leg kick but Urani checks it
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Urani looks to throw the jab but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Urani to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Urani.
Reigns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Urani.
Reigns connects with a looping right hand.
Reigns shoots in but Urani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urani throws a wild body kick that Reigns sees coming a mile off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns lands a front kick.#T1#
Urani scores with a hook.
Reigns throws a leg kick
letting Urani counter with a right hand.
Urani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urani takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Urani misses the target.
Urani is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks.
Urani throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Urani thinking.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Urani is out of range.
Urani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urani. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Reigns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reigns slips nicely into half guard.
Urani wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Urani actively working from the bottom here.
Urani won't allow Reigns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for an americana but Urani has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Reigns was thinking about the submission.
Urani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reigns trying to control but Urani is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reigns drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Urani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reigns has Urani in his guard.#REVR#
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Urani defends well.#SUB2#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Urani is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reigns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Urani advances position into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Urani working away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Urani is looking to take a break and control but Reigns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reigns is trying to work for a sweep but Urani has mounted him!
Reigns regains half guard.
Urani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reigns reverses the position - he's now on top in Urani's guard.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Urani is keeping the position.
Urani controls Reigns momentarily but Reigns frees himself.
Urani pulls Reigns in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ephram Urani will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Urani slips under a jab.
Urani is looking to counter punch.
Urani checks a low kick from Reigns.
Urani throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Urani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reigns lunges at Urani with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Urani's hand.
Urani thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns avoids the body shot from Urani.
Urani takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urani needs to keep his hands up - Reigns had a free shot at his head there.
Urani throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reigns.
Reigns swings widly with a right hand
and Urani counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Urani misses with a hook to the body
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Urani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Urani takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No joy there for Urani, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reigns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urani.
Urani throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ephram Urani is winning the standup battle so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Urani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reigns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from Urani.
Good exchange - Urani coming out on top.
Reigns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Urani.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Urani's legs.
Reigns lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reigns connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Reigns lands with an uppercut that bounces Urani off the cage and back into range.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Ephram Urani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urani misses with an uppercut
and Reigns counters with a solid body kick.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Urani had a free shot at his head there.
Urani tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Urani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Urani throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Good work by Reigns as he checks the leg kick.
Urani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Urani throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reigns avoids it.
Urani scores with a hook to the body. Reigns takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Urani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reigns lands with a good body shot.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Urani scores with a punch to the head.
Urani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns lands a jab.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Urani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reigns scores with a crisp jab that stopped Urani in his tracks.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Urani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Urani tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns slips a jab from Urani.
Reigns lands a front kick.
Urani scoring well with a low kick there.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Urani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Urani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Urani slips under a jab from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Urani. That did some damage!
Reigns is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urani.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Urani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Reigns looks to throw a body kick
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
Urani tries to bum rush Reigns with a series of wild strikes but Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Urani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reigns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns cracks Urani with a good jab.
Urani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Urani throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns checks a low kick from Urani.
Urani lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Reigns throws a low kick but Urani moves out of range easily.
Urani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Urani counters with a stiff right hand.
Urani moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Urani. Urani circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Urani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Urani backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns cracks Urani with a right hand to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Urani half committed to a counter leg kick.
Urani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Reigns misses with a hook
and Urani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Reigns is rocked!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reigns.
Reigns is looking to slow Urani down with leg kicks.
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!
Good shot there by Urani.
Reigns is still on wobbly legs! Can Urani finish him?
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Urani was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Urani is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Urani.
Urani takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Urani counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reigns! Urani lets Reigns back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Urani is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Reigns hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ephram Urani!
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Event:
OFC 408: Shamrock vs Reigns
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Shamrock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock throws a leg kick that misses.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reigns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shamrock at a distance.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock scores with a one two! Reigns had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns tries a low kick but Shamrock avoids it.
Shamrock lands an overhand right.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shamrock looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well. #T1#
Shamrock misses with a wild combination.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shamrock.
Shamrock motions for Reigns to come forward. Shamrock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Shamrock misses.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Shamrock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shamrock is looking to wear down Reigns with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Nick Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Shamrock is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shamrock throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Shamrock only half commits.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shamrock throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Shamrock throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Shamrock slips under a jab from Reigns.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Shamrock throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Shamrock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Shamrock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the head.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shamrock.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shamrock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reigns's head.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Shamrock thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock scores with a punch to the head.
Shamrock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shamrock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Good work by Shamrock as he checks the leg kick.
Shamrock jabs at Reigns's body.
Reigns throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reigns's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Reigns drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock wants to stand but Reigns is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Shamrock takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shamrock throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Shamrock keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns throws a chopping leg kick but Shamrock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
Shamrock misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns slips a straight right by Shamrock.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Shamrock defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Shamrock down. #T1#
Shamrock clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Shamrock misses with a leg kick
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reigns just manages to avoid it.
Reigns drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shamrocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Shamrock backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shamrock throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns slips a jab from Shamrock.
A big left from Shamrock misses.
Reigns was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nick Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Shamrock throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Reigns with the counter takedown but Shamrock avoids it easily.
Shamrock throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Shamrock is working away. #T3#
Shamrock tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Shamrock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shamrock won't allow Reigns to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns wants to work for an arm triangle but Shamrock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shamrock looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Reigns keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
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.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reigns fails to advance to Shamrock's back.
Shamrock tries to buck Reigns off but he can't manage it.
Reigns wants to take his opponent's back but Shamrock doesn't allow it.
Shamrock is trying to stand but he's just given Reigns his back.
Will Reigns go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Reigns is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shamrock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Reigns cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shamrock cracks a nice hook into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Shamrock looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns flicks out a counter leg kick but Shamrock steps away.
A low kick from Reigns is predictable there
and Shamrock counters with a left to the body.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reigns on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Shamrock misses with a body shot.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reigns lands a jab to Shamrock's midsection.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Shamrock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Reigns scores with a nice body kick.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shamrock. That did some damage!
Shamrock scores with a leg kick.
Shamrock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shamrock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shamrock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circling - Shamrock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shamrock ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shamrock's calf.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reigns connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with an uppercut.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Shamrock is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Shamrock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
A cross from Shamrock lands.
Reigns tries to clinch up.
Reigns ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Shamrock.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns scores with a push kick.
Reigns lands a head shot.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Shamrock takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Shamrock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reigns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reigns jabs Shamrock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns defending well as Shamrock loads up on a big left hand.
Shamrock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shamrock misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Sloppy strikes from Shamrock. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Shamrock.
A jab from Reigns misses. #T1#
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Shamrock checks the leg kick.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shamrock was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.#TD2#
Reigns looking to score a takedown here. Shamrock is defending well but Reigns drives through and ends up in Shamrock's guard.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns is pushing down on Shamrock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shamrock is fighting to maintain full guard but Reigns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns wants to pass to mount but Shamrock is defending the position.
Reigns is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shamrock reverses the position - he's now on top in Reigns's guard.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns controlling the position.#T2#
Shamrock wanted to stand there but Reigns had control of the position. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Shamrock defends easily.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shamrock is looking to stand up but Reigns won't let him. #SU#
Shamrock gets to his feet - Reigns follows without any prompting.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shamrock misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Shamrock throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD2#
Reigns is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shamrock's half guard.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Shamrock is not content to let Reigns control the position.#ES#
Shamrock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reigns keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Shamrock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a shot to the head.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Reigns takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Shamrock's shoulder, as Shamrock tries to avoid the shot.
Shamrock connects with an inside leg kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Shamrock ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shamrock, as that shot connected.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big right from Shamrock misses.
Shamrock connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns. #T1#
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shamrock to score with a decent uppercut.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Reigns slams his shin into Shamrock's torso.
Shamrock will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shamrock.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns swings for the body but Shamrock moves out of range.
Shamrock's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shamrock scrambles back to his feet.
Shamrock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shamrock with a hook.#T2#
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shamrock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock with a nice cross.
Shamrock lands a jab to the head.
Shamrock just misses with a punch to the body.
Shamrock moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Shamrock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shamrock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shamrock.
Shamrock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shamrock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Shamrock catches Reigns right on the button with a cross.
Shamrock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns needs to keep his hands up - Shamrock had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Shamrock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
Reigns throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Shamrock is just out of range.
Jab by Shamrock.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Shamrock finds it's way through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Reigns shoots and misses
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Shamrock jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shamrock throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shamrock.
#T4#
Shamrock cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Shamrock digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Shamrock lands a really nice looking cross but Reigns seems unphased.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Shamrock's legs.
Nice jab there from Shamrock.
Shamrock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reigns doesn't seem bothered though.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shamrock's corner calls for a 1-2. Shamrock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shamrock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Shamrock has been cut.
Shamrock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reigns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Shamrock lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shamrock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock retains his lightweight title!
Nick Shamrock 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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OFC: Blood Night LX
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio misses with a body punch
and Reigns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partio throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reigns walks into a straight right hand from Partio.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Partio.
Reigns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns with a jab.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reigns throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reigns has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reigns tries for a takedown but Partio sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Partio throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio misses with a straight left.
Partio throws a lazy uppercut
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Partio misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Partio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reigns goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Partio throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Partio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Reigns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Partio doesn't seem bothered though.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Partio misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns tries to land a leg kick but Partio saw it coming and moves away.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Reigns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2##TD2#
Reigns scores with a takedown into Partio's guard.
Reigns advances to half guard. #SUB#
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is staying active underneath Reigns, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Partio regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns is stalling in the full guard.
Reigns trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Partio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Partio is working hard here to advance position.
Reigns stays in close to Partio's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Partio working for a triangle but Reigns defends it easily.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reigns passes into half guard. #SUB#
Partio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reigns pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Partio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Partio defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Partio looking for submissions off his back.
Reigns is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reigns avoids the body shot from Partio.
Reigns sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.
Partio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Partio tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
A slow jab from Partio misses its intended target.
Partio on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Reigns throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reigns's calf.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reigns tries to move into range but Partio moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Katu Partio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns jabs at Partio's body.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but Partio checks it.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio blocks a jab.
Partio feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns scores with a jab to the head.
Partio misses with a kick to the body.
Partio throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Partio checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Partio wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns cracks Partio with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Reigns misses with a looping left.
Reigns defending well as Partio loads up on a big left hand.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Partio.#CL2#
Reigns darts in and clinches Partio up against the cage.
Partio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Partio is blocking nicely.
Partio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns lands a nice uppercut.
Partio swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Partio misses with some punches.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Partio's elbow.
Partio struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
#T3#
Partio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Partio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Partio is just out of range.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice shot by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Partio slips under a jab.#T4#
Reigns misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reigns thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Partio if he has to take too many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Partio blocks the body kick.
Reigns blocks the body kick.
Partio lands a jab to the nose.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio throws a front kick that sends Reigns stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Partio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns thumps Partio with a low kick.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick.
Partio misses with a body kick.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Partio walks into a jab.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
As Reigns backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reigns counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
Partio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Partio trying to hold on to Reigns's head to control him but Reigns postures up.
Reigns prevents Partio from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Reigns seems to be looking for submissions.
Partio is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reigns passes to side control.
Partio tries to bench press Reigns off him but Reigns keeps the position.
Reigns works to advance to full mount. Partio defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reigns wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Partio is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Katu Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reigns prevents Partio from getting the reversal.
Reigns wants to control the pace but Partio is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reigns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Partio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Partio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reigns is trying to take his opponent's back.
Partio is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Partio gets back to half guard.
Reigns not doing much here.
Reigns wants to free his trapped foot but Partio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reigns uses his free foot to push down on Partio's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Partio.
Reigns forces the positional change into back control.
Partio is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Partio fending off the submission attempt from Reigns. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Partio tries to escape the position.
Reigns trying to control.#SUB2#
Reigns is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Partio is defending well though. Reigns let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns missing with punches from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A relieved looking Brando Reigns 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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Event:
OFC 403: Venom
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Intruder ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Intruder lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Intruder shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reigns misses with a low kick as Intruder jumps back.#TD2#
Reigns looking to score a takedown here. Intruder is defending well but Reigns drives through and ends up in Intruder's guard.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Reigns advances position into side control!
Intruder is looking for a sweep.
Reigns wants to control but Intruder is keeping him busy.
Reigns controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder can't do much from the bottom here.
Intruder gets back to half guard.#T1#
Intruder is refusing to be controlled, as Reigns sits in half guard.
Intruder is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns trying to mount his opponent but Intruder defends it.
Intruder is trying to control but can't.
Reigns takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Intruder is not content to let Reigns control the position.
Reigns performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Intruder is concentrating on defense, preventing Reigns from advancing position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reigns is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Intruder!
Reigns sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reigns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Intruder wants to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Intruder is looking to improve his position but Reigns isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to secure an arm triangle but Intruder defends it well.
Intruder is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action.
Intruder is desperately trying to improve his position but Reigns has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Intruder is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB2#
Reigns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Intruder tries to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Intruder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reigns moves to back control.
Intruder wants to control his opponent's hands but Reigns gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Intruder defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Reigns's arms.
Intruder is really stuck here.
Intruder rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Intruder is having none of it. #T4#
Reigns tries to pass to full mount but Intruder defends it.
Reigns missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Intruder tries to get to full guard but Reigns has control of the leg.
Intruder is refusing to be controlled, as Reigns sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Intruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reigns's head backwards.
Good work by Intruder as he checks the leg kick.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Intruder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Intruder takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Intruder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Reigns off the cage and back into range.
Intruder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reigns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Intruder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Intruder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Intruder ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Intruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
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!
Intruder misses with a two punch combination.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Reigns stuns Intruder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reigns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Intruder on the side of the head.
Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Intruder checks it well.
Intruder throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Intruder jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Intruder throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.#TD2#
Intruder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Intruder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Intruder wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Intruder is trying to keep Reigns in close.
Reigns controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Reigns preventing the sweep.
Intruder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Intruder looking for a sweep. Not yet Intruder, not yet.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns preventing the sweep.
Intruder is working hard here to advance position.
Reigns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Intruder.
Reigns slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Intruder is trying to get back to full guard.
Reigns trying to control from Intruder's half guard. Intruder has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Intruder trying to control the position.
Reigns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Intruder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reigns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Intruder looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Intruder looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Intruder! #REVR##T4#
Intruder scores with punches from side control.
Intruder wants to control but Reigns is keeping him busy.
Intruder in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reigns sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Intruder working Reigns over with strikes.
Reigns wants to control but Intruder is keeping busy.
Reigns gets back to full guard.
Intruder stopping the sweep attempt from Reigns.
Intruder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Intruder stands up over Reigns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bed Intruder will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reigns lands with a good body shot.
Intruder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Intruder lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Intruder lands with a nice body punch.
Intruder cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reigns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Intruder on the side of the head.
Intruder throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Intruder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Intruder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Intruder.
Reigns appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Intruder slips a straight right by Reigns.
Intruder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns throws a looping overhand right but Intruder ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Intruder down. #T1#
Reigns thuds his shin into the meat of Intruder's side.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Reigns takes a swing at Intruder's ribcage but misses.
Intruder slips under a jab from Reigns.
No joy there for Intruder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice cross by Intruder.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Intruder checks a leg kick.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Intruder moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Intruder walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Intruder looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Intruder moves away and avoids it.
Intruder is looking for a counter combo.
Intruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Intruder.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
Reigns scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Jab, jab by Intruder - just one landing.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reigns thumps Intruder with a low kick.
Reigns connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Intruder tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Intruder has time to react.
Intruder scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reigns in his tracks.
Reigns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Intruder throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.#T3#
Intruder moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns tries to clinch but Intruder is having none of it.
Intruder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reigns misses with the body kick
and Intruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Intruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Intruder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Intruder throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reigns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Intruder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reigns.
A low kick from Reigns misses
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
Intruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Intruder throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Intruder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reigns doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Intruder enables Reigns to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Intruder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Intruder keeps moving.
Intruder is pulling down on Reigns's head to control his posture.
Reigns is pushing down on Intruder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Intruder is fighting to maintain full guard but Reigns has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reigns is trying to control the action in half guard but Intruder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Intruder is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Intruder is trying to maintain the position but Reigns is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Intruder is defending against the submission attempts here by Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
OFC 401: Revival
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns with a hook.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Reigns throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reigns.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Luciano takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Luciano avoids a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luciano circles away.
Luciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Luciano throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Reigns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Luciano keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns is looking to pass into half guard but Luciano pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Luciano is in guard.#REVR#
Luciano controlling from the top position.
Reigns controlling Luciano's posture.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Luciano preventing the sweep.
Luciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Luciano defends it easily.#T2#
Luciano's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reigns is trying to keep Luciano in close.
#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
Luciano is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Luciano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reigns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luciano has managed to get both his arms back between Reigns's legs - danger averted.
Luciano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reigns controlling the position.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Reigns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth inform us that Reigns has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reigns is trying to keep Luciano in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luciano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Reigns takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Luciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Luciano checks a leg kick nicely.
Luciano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Luciano motions for Reigns to come forward. Luciano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns flicks out a counter leg kick but Luciano steps away.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Reigns lands a nice looking body kick.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Luciano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Reigns. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
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!
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Reigns throws a front kick that sends Luciano stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Luciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reigns shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Reigns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Reigns takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano checks a low kick from Reigns.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Reigns thinks about the counter body kick.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Luciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Luciano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Reigns.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luciano wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Luciano cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Luciano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Luciano misses with a low kick.
Reigns uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luciano has time to react.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Reigns staying out of range there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luciano swivels and escapes.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Luciano is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Reigns tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Reigns throws a push kick but Luciano slaps the foot to one side. #T3##CL2#
Reigns clinches with his opponent.
Luciano is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luciano's elbow.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Luciano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Luciano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
As Reigns backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Luciano tries to score with a low kick but Reigns moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Reigns clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Luciano misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a hook.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Luciano's body.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reigns.
Reigns shoots in and drives through. Luciano sprawls well.
Reigns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Luciano moves out of range.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reigns throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Luciano off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
Reigns lands a right hook to the body.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Luciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Luciano tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Luciano misses with a body shot
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
Reigns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reigns throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigns cracks the inside of Luciano's front leg.
Luciano throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Luciano tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Jose Carlos Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Luciano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Reigns throws out a counter right but Luciano avoids it with no problem.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Reigns checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reigns feints a counter leg kick.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Luciano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Luciano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Luciano moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Reigns changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Luciano with a body shot.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Reigns sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano misses with a straight right. #T4#
Luciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luciano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Luciano saw that one coming.
Luciano was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reigns cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Reigns.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big right from Luciano misses.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
An out of breath Brando Reigns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fei Chung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fei Chung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fei Chung slips under a jab from Reigns.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses.
Fei Chung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fei Chung checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reigns checks a low kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reignss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reigns avoids the body shot from Fei Chung.
An inside leg kick from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fei Chung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Fei Chung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Fei Chung lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fei Chung throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Fei Chung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Fei Chung fails with the takedown.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Fei Chung's leg. Fei Chung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fei Chung lands with a right hand.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks Fei Chung off balance momentarily.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fei Chung looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.#TD2#
Reigns feints and as Fei Chung raises his hands in defense, Reigns changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.
Reigns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fei Chung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fei Chung pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Fei Chung keeps moving.
Fei Chung trying to control the position.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fei Chung is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Fei Chung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Reigns has an active guard here but Fei Chung has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Fei Chung is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Fei Chung is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB#
Fei Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reigns is defending against the submission attempts here by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung prevents Reigns from improving his position.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reigns controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Fei Chung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fei Chung digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns feints and then cracks Fei Chung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fei Chung down.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns feints a counter leg kick.
Fei Chung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but Fei Chung persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Fei Chung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
That kick from Fei Chung tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns throws a push kick but Fei Chung slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Fei Chung is out of range.
Fei Chung swinging wildly here.
Reigns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns slips under a jab from Fei Chung.
A jab from Fei Chung does it's job there.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Fei Chung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns thuds his shin into the meat of Fei Chung's side.
Fei Chung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Reigns loads up on a big right hand but Fei Chung slips the punch.
Fei Chung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fei Chung ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reigns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy body kick from Fei Chung
and Reigns counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fei Chung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fei Chung momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A solid body kick from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fei Chung slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Fei Chung's shoulder, as Fei Chung tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fei Chung's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Reigns dives in and scores a takedown into Fei Chung's guard.
Fei Chung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Fei Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Fei Chung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reigns manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Reigns is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fei Chung defends it easily.
Fei Chung trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chung is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reigns wants to hit a switch here but Fei Chung passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reigns there!
Reigns is squirming around, avoiding Fei Chung's attempts to control the action.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Fei Chung with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reigns is looking to improve his position but Fei Chung isn't that keen on the idea.
Reigns wants to control but Fei Chung is having none of it.#SUB#
Fei Chung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reigns tries to hold on but Fei Chung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns blocks a jab.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Fei Chung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fei Chung shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.
Reigns connects with a single shot there.
Fei Chung misses with a body kick.
Fei Chung tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Reigns is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
Reigns throws out a counter right but Fei Chung avoids it with no problem.
Reigns moves away from the strike by Fei Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fei Chung.
Fei Chung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fei Chung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fei Chung cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Fei Chung's corner calls for a 1-2. Fei Chung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reigns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab by Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Fei Chung scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fei Chung jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fei Chung lands a jab to the nose.
Fei Chung moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
Fei Chung throws a wild body kick that Reigns sees coming a mile off.
Fei Chung throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fei Chung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns lands a jab.
Fei Chung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reigns showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fei Chung.
#T2#
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fei Chung doesn't seem bothered though.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Reigns.
Fei Chung takes one to the chin there.
Fei Chung throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Fei Chung is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fei Chung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Fei Chung misses.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Fei Chung throws a good cross that connects.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
Reigns getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Fei Chung cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Fei Chung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fei Chung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reigns throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fei Chung counter with a right hand.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses
and Fei Chung counters with a stiff right hand.
Fei Chung misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fei Chung tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Fei Chung lands a slapping body shot.
#TD#
Fei Chung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fei Chung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Fei Chung postures up.
Fei Chung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Reigns working for a triangle but Fei Chung defends it easily.
Fei Chung stopping the sweep attempt from Reigns.
Fei Chung is pushing down on Reigns's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigns is fighting to maintain full guard but Fei Chung has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Fei Chung tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fei Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fei Chung's back!
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 Wu Fei Chung.
I think Fei Chung 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
Wu Fei Chung is the new featherweight champion!
Wu Fei Chung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL 202
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNeal checks a leg kick.
As Reigns looks to move away, McNeal throws a big counter combo but Reigns just gets out of the way.
McNeal takes one to the chin there.
Reigns throws a low kick, looking for McNeal's leg but McNeal calmly moves out of range.
McNeal throws a good cross that connects.
McNeal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McNeal scrambles back to his feet.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reigns lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends McNeal's belly button to the back.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but McNeal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns staying out of range there.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
McNeal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNeal looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.#T1#
Reigns works the jab nicely.
McNeal blocks the body kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McNeal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNeal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns lands a leg kick that knocks McNeal off balance momentarily.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through McNeal's defenses.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McNeal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a good low kick that McNeal was not able to check. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNeal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reigns lands a jab.
Reigns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McNeal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoddy McNeal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McNeal takes a jab right on the kisser.
McNeal walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reigns.
Reigns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reigns slips under a jab from McNeal.
McNeal throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
McNeal throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Reigns throws the left hand but McNeal avoids the punch easily.
McNeal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McNeal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns throws a leg kick but McNeal sees it coming and moves out of range.
McNeal slips a straight right by Reigns.
McNeal tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns thows a body kick. McNeal tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McNeal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns throws the left hand but McNeal avoids the punch easily.
McNeal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNeal was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNeal doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns is looking to slow McNeal down with leg kicks.
McNeal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from McNeal.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McNeal is looking to counter punch.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and McNeal counters with a right hand to the body.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McNeal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reigns.
McNeal throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns with a nice cross.#TD2#
Reigns closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McNeal did well to prevent Reigns getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeal tries to kick Reigns off but Reigns keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns lands a body shot.
McNeal moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns cracks McNeal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns tries to work over McNeal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
McNeal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McNeal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNeal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNeal. #BC#
McNeal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A lazy left from Reigns finds it's target.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNeal misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
McNeal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from McNeal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McNeal looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of McNeal's head but McNeal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but McNeal is just out of range.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reigns scores with a three punch combo!
McNeal looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNeal digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reigns.
McNeal misses with a straight right.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through McNeal's defenses.
McNeal lands a head shot.#TD2#
Reigns drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reigns is looking to take a break and control but McNeal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
McNeal tries to buck Reigns off but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reigns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reigns's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Reigns thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McNeal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reigns is controlling him well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Reigns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McNeal, who protects the arm well.
McNeal stops Reigns from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Reigns is trying to get an arm triangle but McNeal is defending well.
Reigns staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNeal is pushing Reigns's head away, looking to escape. Reigns manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Reigns is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McNeal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McNeal is not content to let Reigns control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hoddy McNeal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeal catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McNeal is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McNeal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McNeal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNeal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Reigns slips under a jab.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Reigns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
McNeal avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Reigns misses.
An attempted straight right counter from McNeal misses the target.
McNeal ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
McNeal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
McNeal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNeal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
McNeal throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
McNeal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends McNeal's belly button to the back.
Reigns misses with a hook. McNeal ducked under it nicely.
McNeal misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reigns.#TD2#
Reigns darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reigns is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McNeal sees it coming and defends easily.
Reigns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns is working for a guillotine from mount but McNeal frees his head quite easily.
McNeal working to try and regain half guard.
Reigns wants to control the pace but McNeal is squirming around nicely.
McNeal is working to get back to half guard.
Reigns won't let McNeal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McNeal is working to get back to half guard.
Reigns controlling from the full mount.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4##SUB2#
Reigns working for a guillotine from mount but McNeal is in no mood to give up.
Reigns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reigns can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McNeal is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Reigns is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McNeal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McNeal gets back to half guard.
McNeal won't allow Reigns to pass to mount.
McNeal wants to get back to his feet.
Reigns is looking to advance position but McNeal won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reigns in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reigns 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Brando Reigns thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DUEL199
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns takes one on the button.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Poirier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Poirier looks to land a combination but Reigns avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poirier. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poirier looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Poirier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poirier misses with a body punch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns misses with a leg kick.
Reigns works the jab nicely.
Poirier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns works Poirier's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poirier tries to work over Reigns's front leg with a kick but Reigns checks it.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and Poirier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poirier lands a nice looking body shot.
Poirier takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Poirier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Reigns is staying active underneath Poirier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Poirier is controlling well.
Poirier is controlling the pace.
Poirier tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Poirier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Poirier seems to be looking for submissions.
Reigns on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Poirier wants to free his trapped foot but Reigns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Poirier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Poirier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Poirier tries to pass to full mount but Reigns defends it.
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
Poirier slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poirier is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Poirier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reigns is just riding it out for now. Poirier eventually gives up the hold.
Poirier wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well. #SUB2#
Poirier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reigns defends it well.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Reigns is looking to control Poirier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
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.
Poirier trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier preventing the sweep.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Poirier keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poirier is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poirier is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Poirier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reigns moves out of range as Poirier throws a body kick.
Poirier is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Reigns 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.
Reigns lands a jab.
Poirier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poirier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Reigns walks into a left hand.
Poirier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reigns was well out of range. Poor timing from Poirier.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poirier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poirier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anton Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poirier avoids the body shot from Reigns.
#T1#
Poirier doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Poirier does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Reigns pulls guard.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poirier's guard. #REVR#
Reigns trying to control but Poirier is working from the bottom.
Reigns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Poirier is defending well.
Reigns wants to take a breather but Poirier is having none of it. #T2#
Ground and pound from Reigns.
Reigns prevents Poirier from improving his position.
Poirier is concentrating on defense, preventing Reigns from advancing position.
Poirier gets full guard.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Poirier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poirier has his hands on Reigns's head, controlling the position.
Anton Poirier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poirier wants to sweep here but Reigns controlling him for the moment.
Reigns tries to free his leg and advance position but Poirier is retaining full guard.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Poirier.#T3#
Poirier keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns passes Poirier's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Reigns seems to be working for a kimura but Poirier defends the submission attempt.
Poirier is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns is looking to advance position but Poirier won't allow it.
Reigns throwing shots but Poirier is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Reigns is looking for a kimura here.
Reigns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poirier is squirming around, avoiding Reigns's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Poor strikes thrown by Reigns there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reigns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poirier wants to control but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns lands with some strikes.
Poirier is trying to escape the mount.
Reigns tries to control but Poirier wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poirier wants to hold on but Reigns pushes him away.
Reigns content just to control the position here.
Poirier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Poirier takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Poirier is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Reigns - just one landing.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
Poirier lands a head shot.
Poirier misses with a head kick.
Reigns connects with a jab.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Poirier.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poirier.
Reigns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns cracks Poirier with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Poirier moved out of range.#T1#
Poirier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Reigns does it's job there.
Poirier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poirier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poirier moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Poirier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poirier, as that shot connected.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Poirier tries a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Poirier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thumps Poirier with a low kick.
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Poirier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns slips a straight right by Poirier.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Poirier's body.
A shot to the liver by Reigns. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poirier checks a leg kick.
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poirier pinned against the cage. Poirier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poirier swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poirier tries to clinch up.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Poirier.
Reigns lands with a nice body punch.
Poirier fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poirier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poirier connects with a crisp jab.
Reigns takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Poirier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poirier on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poirier doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Reigns pushes Poirier up against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poirier backwards. #T3#
A short right from Poirier.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns has Poirier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poirier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
The referee calls for Poirier to work.
Poirier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poirier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Poirier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reigns is keeping busy.
Poirier stalling against the cage.
Poirier throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Poirier is pressed up against the cage. Reigns has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poirier down to the mat. Poirier avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poirier looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poirier darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reigns takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Poirier's head but Poirier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poirier unleashes a big counter combination but Reigns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poirier plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reigns has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Poirier on the inside.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poirier looking to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poirier's efforts to push away.
Reigns lands a left hand.
Poirier gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
Our winner, Brando Reigns, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DUEL190 Baha v Petrov
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns slips a jab and a cross from Leikola.
Leikola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Reigns was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Leikola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A big right from Reigns misses.
Leikola lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reigns backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Leikola. Beautiful body shot.
Leikola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reigns circles away quickly and effectively.
Reigns lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reigns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leikola.
Leikola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leikola misses with an uppercut
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
Leikola throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leikola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Reigns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Leikola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leikola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reigns is able to avoid easily.
Leikola swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reigns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reigns connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Leikola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
Reigns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth in the buildup to the fight.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Leikola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns throws a push kick but Leikola slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns swats away the attempt to clinch by Leikola.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reigns.
Leikola tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Leikola missing with a left hand there. Reigns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Leikola moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Reigns stuns Leikola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leikola at a distance.
Leikola lands a lovely overhand right.
Leikola misses with a looping right.#T2#
A big left from Leikola misses.
Reigns misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Leikola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns misses the jab.
Ismo Leikola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Leikola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leikola lands a jab to Reigns's midsection.
Reigns wants to land a leg kick but Leikola is out of range.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reigns.
Leikola misses with a two punch combination.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Leikola moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Reigns throws a jab when Leikola was well out of range.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola's corner calls for a 1-2. Leikola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leikola misses with a low kick as Reigns jumps back.
Leikola lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
A shot to the body from Reigns misses
and Leikola counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leikola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Jab by Leikola.
Leikola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Leikola takes one on the button.
Reigns scores with a kick to the midsection.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reigns is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leikola.
Leikola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Leikola swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Leikola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leikola throws a low kick but Reigns moves out of range easily.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leikola takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Leikola scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
#T4#
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leikola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reigns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good leg kick by Leikola there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leikola connects with an inside leg kick.
Leikola throws a series of punches but Reigns moves out of range. #CL2#
Leikola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leikola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Leikola throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns is leaning against Leikola and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Reigns.
Leikola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Leikola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but Leikola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ismo Leikola dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Leikola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reigns in his tracks.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Leikola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Leikola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leikola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Reigns swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leikola.#CL2#
Leikola gets a clinch.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Leikola lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leikola's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns. #T1#
Leikola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns trying to stall but Leikola improves his position.
Reigns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leikola lands an uppercut.
Leikola lands with a short shot to the head.
Leikola scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Reigns breaks from the clinch.
Leikola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reigns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leikola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leikola misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reigns checks a leg kick.
Reigns half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Reigns darts in and clinches Leikola up against the cage.
Leikola tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Reigns as the two fighters clinch.
Leikola tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leikola swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Leikola's head.
Reigns misses with some punches.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leikola throws a head punch that misses.
Leikola tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leikola walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reigns cracks Leikola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leikola checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leikola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Leikola looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Leikola tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reigns is able to avoid easily.
Leikola on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
Leikola takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leikola lands a nice shot that snaps Reigns's head back.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leikola under the eye.
Leikola throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Leikola checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Leikola throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Leikola is predictable there
and Reigns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Leikola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reigns momentarily.
A head kick from Reigns lands but Leikola takes it in his stride.
Reigns lands a nice hook to Leikola's body. Leikola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leikola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leikola misses with an uppercut.
Leikola throws a low kick but Reigns moves out of range easily.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Leikola.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
Leikola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Leikola moves away from the strike by Reigns.
Leikola throws out a counter right but Reigns avoids it with no problem.
Reigns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leikola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leikola misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Reigns takes the fight into the clinch.
Leikola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reigns.
Nice body punch from Leikola.
Reigns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leikolas head.
Reigns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leikola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reigns blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leikola smiles and moves away.
Leikola tries to clinch up.
Leikola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Leikola moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
Reigns tries to counter with a takedown but Leikola is quick to defend against it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leikola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns throws a low kick but Leikola avoids it.
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leikola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Leikola.
Reigns scores with a jab. Leikola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leikola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Leikola moved out of range.
Leikola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Leikola misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Leikola scores with a four punch combination!
Leikola tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Leikola stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reigns checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Leikola's shoulder, as Leikola tries to avoid the shot.
Leikola misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns throws a poor cross that misses
and Leikola counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leikola.
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!
Leikola is looking to slow Reigns down with leg kicks. #T1#
Leikola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Leikola looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leikola is looking to chop away at Reigns's legs.
Leikola throws a nice looking combination but Reigns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Leikola is predictable there
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leikola moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that Leikola sees coming a mile off.
Leikola throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leikola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reigns.
Leikola throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leikola ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leikola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ismo Leikola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leikola looks to clinch
and Reigns counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reigns wants to clinch.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Leikola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Reigns drives through and clinches with Leikola against the cage.
Reigns pushes Leikola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leikola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leikola.
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Leikola avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Leikola.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Brando Reigns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Leikola. #T3#
A short right from Reigns on the inside.
Reigns can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Leikola fails to land.
Leikola struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Leikola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leikola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leikola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Leikola controls the action.
Leikola lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Leikola has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Leikola misses with a punch on the inside.
Leikola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leikola blocks a body shot from Reigns.
Leikola swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Leikola.
Reigns throws a head punch that misses.
Leikola misses with some punches.
Reigns jumps guard but Leikola stands there with Reigns around his waist. Reigns gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Leikola controls his hands.
Reigns tries to work over Leikola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leikola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reigns lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
#ROC#
Leikola is rocked!
Leikola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leikola is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Reigns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reigns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leikolas head.
Leikola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Leikola.
Leikola lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Leikola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leikola tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leikola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Reigns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns tries to work over Leikola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ismo Leikola.
I think Leikola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ismo Leikola!
After the fight, Ismo Leikola was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
DFN#55 LaFayette vs Reilly
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Reigns.
Fei Chung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reigns.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Fei Chung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fei Chung has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Beta Fail in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Reigns.
Fei Chung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Fei Chung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fei Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Fei Chung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fei Chung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fei Chung works Reigns's body with a nice hook.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Fei Chung looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Fei Chung is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Fei Chung trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Fei Chung is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reigns sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Fei Chung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fei Chung moves nicely into side control.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fei Chung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fei Chung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reigns is controlling Fei Chung's trapped leg to prevent Fei Chung from advancing to side control.
Fei Chung is looking to take a break and control but Reigns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Fei Chung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back.
Fei Chung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Reigns won't allow Fei Chung to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fei Chung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fei Chung wants to free his trapped foot but Reigns is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reigns wants to control but Fei Chung is keeping busy.
Fei Chung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reigns!
Fei Chung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fei Chung seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reigns is holding on tight.
Reigns slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Fei Chung trying to control from half guard but Reigns is working away.
Reigns trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fei Chung wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reigns is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fei Chung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fei Chung's back!#SUB2#
Reigns has got his arm under Fei Chung's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Fei Chung has spun round into Reigns's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Fei Chung looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fei Chung is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Fei Chung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fei Chung walks into a straight right hand from Reigns.
Reigns takes a swing at Fei Chung's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Fei Chung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reigns on his heels. He'll look to pass Reigns's guard now, I'm sure.
Fei Chung trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth inform us that Reigns has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reigns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fei Chung trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Fei Chung wants to pass the guard but Reigns is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fei Chung is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fei Chung is now in half guard.
Reigns regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Fei Chung trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns 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.#SUB2#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Fei Chung drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fei Chung seems to have locked his on tight now - Reigns screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fei Chung, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wu Fei Chung!
A relieved looking Wu Fei Chung 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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Event:
DUEL#178 Andersson vs Justice
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Ho loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Reigns takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns scores with a nice head shot.
Ho connects with a crisp jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reigns. Ho shrugs it off though.
Ho wants to clinch up but Reigns keeps it at a distance.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Ho takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ho wants to counter the offense by Reigns and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Ho saw that one coming.
Reigns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ho unleashes a big counter combination but Reigns bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ho misses with a jab to the body
and Reigns counters with a head kick.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Ho's legs.
Reigns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns misses with an uppercut. Ho saw that one coming.
Reigns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns sets himself, and Ho steps forward looking for the clinch! Reigns avoids it this time.
Reigns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reigns lands a really nice looking cross but Ho seems unphased.
Reigns clobbers Ho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ho clinches. #T2#
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho takes a shot to the head.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Reigns will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ho up against the cage.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ho.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reigns.
#T3#
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho lands a body punch.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ho - that landed with a thud.
Reigns scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Ho tries to tie him up.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Ho tries to tie him up.
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ho fails to land.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow. #BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Reigns throws a jab but it's blocked by Ho.
Ho swats away the attempt to clinch by Reigns.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body. Ho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Li Kong Ho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Reigns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reigns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Ho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ho is not content to let Reigns control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and Ho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reigns's knee momentarily.
Ho misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ho's head.
Ho looks to clinch
and Ho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and Ho counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reigns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ho on the side of the head.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Ho.
Ho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho throws out the jab.
Ho misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Ho throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns lands a nice hook to Ho's body. Ho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Ho wants to counter with a clinch but Reigns pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns slips under a jab.#T1##CL2#
Ho gets a clinch.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Brando Reigns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Ho controls the action.
Ho throws a punch but it's blocked by Reigns.
Ho prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Ho misses with some punches.
A short right from Reigns.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns works on Ho's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Reigns blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ho throws a head punch that misses.
Ho blocks a body shot from Reigns. #BC#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ho.
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!
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho lands a head shot.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ho.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but Ho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns with a hook.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Reigns throws a body kick that misses.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns connects with a body shot.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ho tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ho misses with a low kick.#TD#
Reigns gets the takedown into side control.
Reigns is looking to take a break and control but Ho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Reigns tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reigns has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Ho's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Ho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ho defends it well.
Reigns content to control rather than advance.
Ho is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns checks a low kick from Ho.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Ho throws a counter combo.
Reigns throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Ho counters by clinching up.
Ho misses with some punches.
#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Ho takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ho is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Ho avoids a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a solid leg kick but Ho takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reigns.
Ho throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Ho misses with a straight right.
Ho moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reigns throws a poor cross that misses
and Ho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Ho as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Ho misses with a looping right.
Ho throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns swings for the body but Ho moves out of range.
Ho tries to counter with a clinch but Reigns shakes him off and moves away.
Ho avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Ho misses.
Reigns lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Ho clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reigns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ho prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ho.
Li Kong Ho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ho lands a body punch.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Reigns's ribcage. Reigns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reigns jumps guard but Ho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reigns being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Ho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Ho lands a body punch.
Ho gets through Reigns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ho.
#T4#
Reigns takes a shot to the head.
Ho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
Ho is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ho cracks Reigns with a nice body shot.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ho just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ho working aggressively here.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Ho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Ho avoiding damage.
Ho lands a nice uppercut.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brando Reigns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Reigns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Kong Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reigns 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A very excited looking Brando Reigns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DUEL#168 Ketler vs Pearson
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns throws a jab when DeBramalo was well out of range.
DeBramalo misses with a looping left.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reigns tried to score with a low kick but DeBramalo checks it.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
Reigns takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeBramalo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reigns scores with a push kick.
Reigns takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBramalo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reigns works over DeBramalo's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Reigns knows he should have avoided that one.
Reigns scoring well with a low kick there.
Reigns defending well as DeBramalo loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Reigns misses with a jab to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reigns's head backwards.
A big left from Reigns misses.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns throws a series of punches but DeBramalo moves out of range.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns throws a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
As Reigns backs away, DeBramalo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeBramalo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reignss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeBramalo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Reigns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reigns.
DeBramalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBramalo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
DeBramalo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from DeBramalo.
Good exchange - Reigns coming out on top.
DeBramalo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo blocks a jab.
DeBramalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeBramalo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeBramalo misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
DeBramalo takes one to the chin there.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo throws an overhand right that lands on Reigns's shoulder, as Reigns tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns looks for the body kick but DeBramalo saw that one coming. #T3#
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Reigns.
Reigns throws a hook but DeBramalo avoids it easily.
Reigns throws a low kick but DeBramalo moves out of range easily.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but DeBramalo is just out of range.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DeBramalo swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
DeBramalo needs to keep his hands up - Reigns had a free shot at his head there.
DeBramalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
DeBramalo throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
DeBramalo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
DeBramalo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeBramalo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.#T4#
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from DeBramalo.
Reigns throws out a counter right but DeBramalo avoids it with no problem.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
and DeBramalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from DeBramalo misses its intended target.
Reigns lands a lovely overhand right.
DeBramalo scores with the left hand. Reigns knows he should have avoided that one.
Reigns lands with an uppercut that bounces DeBramalo off the cage and back into range.
Reigns tries to land a body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reigns wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeBramalo scores with a jab.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quentin DeBramalo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice uppercut there from DeBramalo.
Reigns slips under a jab from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo blocks the body kick.
DeBramalo misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
DeBramalo loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeBramalo checks it well.
DeBramalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and DeBramalo counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Reigns blocks the low kick.
DeBramalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
DeBramalo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns with a hook.
DeBramalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeBramalo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Reigns looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeBramalo moves forwards but Reigns connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Reigns misses with the body kick
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Reigns.
It looked like DeBramalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reigns.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
Quentin DeBramalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut
and Reigns counters with a nice leg kick.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeBramalo. That did some damage!
DeBramalo moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from DeBramalo.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Reigns misses with a leg kick
enabling DeBramalo to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns misses with an uppercut
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBramalo connects with an inside leg kick.
DeBramalo works the jab nicely.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but DeBramalo moved out of range.
Reigns scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Reigns with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reigns motions for DeBramalo to come forward. Reigns throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like DeBramalo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reigns.
DeBramalo misses with a two punch combination.
DeBramalo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - DeBramalo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
DeBramalo avoids the body shot from Reigns.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
Reigns misses with a leg kick
and DeBramalo counters with a straight right hand.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
DeBramalo lands a nice shot to the body.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.
DeBramalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reigns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reigns cracks DeBramalo with a right hand to the side of the head.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
Reigns is looking for the big counter here.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
It looked like DeBramalo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. DeBramalo does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeBramalo throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns tries a low kick but DeBramalo avoids it.
Reigns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reigns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reigns moves away from the strike by DeBramalo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick there by Reigns.
DeBramalo lands the left hand.
DeBramalo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
DeBramalo throws the left hand but Reigns avoids the punch easily.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the body kick from Reigns.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBramalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
DeBramalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reigns.
DeBramalo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeBramalo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns lands a head shot.
DeBramalo throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quentin DeBramalo dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Reigns misses the jab.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A big left from DeBramalo misses.
DeBramalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
DeBramalo throws an off balance right hand
and Reigns makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reigns throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reigns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DeBramalo circles away quickly and effectively.
Reigns looks to throw the jab but DeBramalo is out of range.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that DeBramalo sees coming a mile off.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body
and DeBramalo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from DeBramalo.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeBramalo looks to land a left hand but Reigns moved out of range nicely.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns is trying to counter with his kicks.#T1#
Reigns misses with a straight right.
DeBramalo moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
DeBramalo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DeBramalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeBramalo catches Reigns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab lands there for DeBramalo.
DeBramalo throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Reigns throws a lazy right hand but DeBramalo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBramalo lands an overhand right.
Reigns scores with a push kick.
Reigns avoids the body shot from DeBramalo.
DeBramalo misses with a looping right.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
DeBramalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A shot to the liver by DeBramalo. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns throws a push kick but DeBramalo slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from DeBramalo misses the target.
DeBramalo misses with a right hand
and Reigns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
DeBramalo ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
DeBramalo misses with an uppercut
and Reigns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reigns checks a leg kick nicely.
DeBramalo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reigns counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a left hand
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick as DeBramalo jumps back.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeBramalo is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from DeBramalo misses its target.
DeBramalo throws a big shot that misses.
DeBramalo avoids a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a lazy body kick
and DeBramalo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBramalo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns throws a hook but DeBramalo blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from DeBramalo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reigns digs a good hook to DeBramalo's body.
DeBramalo fails to land with a series of punches.
DeBramalo misses with a body punch
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBramalo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DeBramalo slips a straight right by Reigns.
DeBramalo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot by DeBramalo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by DeBramalo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBramalo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
DeBramalo jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Crunch! DeBramalo slams his shin into Reigns's torso.
Quentin DeBramalo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
DeBramalo lands a head shot.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reigns fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from DeBramalo does it's job there.
DeBramalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
DeBramalo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeBramalo misses the shot to the body.
DeBramalo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeBramalo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeBramalo scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quentin DeBramalo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well DeBramalo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quentin DeBramalo!
Quentin DeBramalo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DUEL#164 Kenway vs Kinshaw
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
That kick from Reigns tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Saibot drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reigns sprawls and moves away.
Saibot looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Saibot just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Reigns misses its intended target.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saibot's sensitive parts.
Reigns's coach down at Temple of Cloud Warriors-youth was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reigns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reigns lands a nice shot that snaps Saibot's head back.
Reigns scores with a body shot.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Reigns lands with a short shot to the head.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saibot leaning against his opponent.
Reigns lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Reigns lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Saibot is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reigns can't fight it off and eventually Saibot manages to take the fight to the floor. Reigns looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reigns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reigns throws his legs up looking for a submission but Saibot uses it to pass to side control.
Saibot 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.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.
Reigns is looking to regain half guard here but Saibot keeps moving and retains side control.
Saibot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saibot working away.
Saibot misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Reigns sneaks back into half guard.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Saibot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saibot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ground and pound from Saibot.
Saibot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Saibot trying to control the action but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Reigns is defending well.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saibot lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Saibot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reigns has hold of Saibot's hands but Saibot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
Saibot trying to control from half guard but Reigns is working away.
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Saibot's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reigns wants to improve his position but Saibot is controlling well.
Saibot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saibot. #SUB#
Saibot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot prevents Reigns from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saibot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saibot lands with a hook. Reigns tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Saibot swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns misses with the body kick#TD#
and Saibot counters with a shoot takedown. Reigns fights it but they end up in guard.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns trying to control the position here.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Noob Saibot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Saibot from controlling successfully.
Saibot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Reigns blocks nicely.
Reigns trying to control the position here.
Saibot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saibot lands a couple of elbows.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Saibot throwing strikes from guard but Reigns blocks nicely.
Saibot working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns wants to sweep here but Saibot controlling him for the moment.
Saibot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot throws a big elbow that misses.
Saibot trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T3#
Saibot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Saibot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reigns trying to keep a closed guard but Saibot is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saibot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saibot is in close to Reigns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Saibot works over Reigns with some ground and pound from guard.
Saibot looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reigns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Saibot is trying to control the position but Reigns postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saibot is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saibot throws a strike but Reigns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Saibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saibot looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Saibot's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saibot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns wants to stand but Saibot has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noob Saibot dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns stuffs the takedown.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saibot checks a low kick from Reigns.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saibot under the eye.
Saibot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reigns pinned against the cage. Reigns gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saibot fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noob Saibot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saibot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns takes one to the side of the head.
Reigns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Reigns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saibot's hands.#TD#
Reigns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saibot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saibot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saibot is looking to work some ground and pound but Reigns has wrist control.
Saibot trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Saibot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Reigns wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him. #T2#
Saibot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reigns is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Saibot frees his head nicely. Oh but Reigns has switched to an armbar! Saibot is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Brando Reigns!
During a confident post fight interview, Brando Reigns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DUEL#161 Bushiri vs Von Ketler
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Zhai slips a jab from Reigns.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Zhai.
Reigns is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zang Zhai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reigns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a wild body kick that Zhai sees coming a mile off.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reigns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhai throws a solid leg kick but Reigns takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zhai.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhai jabs at Reigns's body.#T1#
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhai.
Zhai throws a leg kick #CL#
and Reigns moves into the clinch.
Reigns lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zhai.
Reigns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a shoulder strike.
Zhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhai fails to land. #BC2#
Zhai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Reigns moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Zhai goes down! Can Reigns finish him!?#ROC#
Zhai is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zang Zhai has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns is looking to pass into half guard but Zhai pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zhai is in guard.#REVB#
Zhai is still in real trouble! Can Reigns finish him?
Zhai seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhai preventing the sweep. #T2#
Reigns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zhai seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reigns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns trying to control but Zhai is working from the bottom.
Zhai pulls Reigns in close to prevent any damage.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhai is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Zhai looking to control.
Zhai keeping moving, preventing Reigns from controlling successfully.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reigns missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reigns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zhai keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Zhai.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Zhai.
Reigns shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhai tries to sprawl out of it but Reigns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhai throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Zhai tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zhai tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
Zhai throws a low kick, looking for Reigns's leg but Reigns calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns tries to counter with a takedown but Zhai is quick to defend against it.
Zhai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhai 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zhai.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zhai throws out a counter right but Reigns avoids it with no problem.
Zhai throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Zhai jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Reigns drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhai sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zhai.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Zhai throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and Zhai settles back down. #TD#
Reigns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zhai has Reigns pulled in close to control his posture.
Zhai looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhai, not yet.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zhai pulls Reigns in to control the position.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Zhai keeps moving. #T2#
Zhai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zhai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reigns controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zhai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reigns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhai lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reigns has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reigns and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhai connects with a looping right hand.
#T3#
Zhai avoids a kick to the body.
Zhai is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Reigns throws a solid leg kick but Zhai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reigns.
Zhai connects with a single shot there.
Reigns throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.#T4#
Reigns throws a shot from downtown. Zhai moves away and avoids it.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhai.
The crowd cheers as Zhai lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reigns doesn't seem phased though.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai blocks a jab.
Zhai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reigns with a hook.
It looks like Reigns has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zhai throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Reigns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhai pinned against the cage. Zhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns avoids a kick to the body.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Zhai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reigns with a jab.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zhai's sensitive parts. #T1#
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Zhai
and Reigns counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Zhai misses with an uppercut.
As Zhai backs away, Reigns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zhai looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns misses with a right hand
and Zhai counters with a left to the body.
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Zhai throws a head kick that misses.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reigns's calf.#T2#
Zhai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Zhai down.
Zhai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reigns moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Zhai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zhai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Zhai avoids a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reigns is out of range and Zhai settles back down.
Reigns shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reigns slips a jab from Zhai.
Zhai tries to land a front kick but Reigns steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns is looking to counter with a body kick.#T4#
Zhai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Reigns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left lands for Zhai.
Zhai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhai lands a body shot.
Reigns takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reigns throws a head kick but Zhai moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Reigns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Reigns doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhai circles away.
Zhai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zhai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a thumping low kick.
Zhai cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhai misses with a body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice body kick.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Reigns slips the punch.
Zhai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhai takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reigns lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zhai as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Reigns misses with the combination.
Reigns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zhai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reigns.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reigns is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zang Zhai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhai sprawls well. He's pushed Reigns's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Zhai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reigns's hands.
Zhai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhai checks a low kick from Reigns.
Zhai cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zhai has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zhai scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns slips under a jab from Zhai.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
Zhai scores with a nice head shot.
Reigns on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhai. Zhai obviously looking to wear him down.
Zhai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reigns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reigns uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhai.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Reigns misses with a looping right.#T4#
Zhai misses with a body shot.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Zhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zhai has managed to clinch.
Zhai is leaning against Reigns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Zhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhai scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
A short right from Zhai.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
A right hand to the body from Zhai.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice left hand lands by Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zang Zhai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Zhai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhai moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reigns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reigns dodges the punch combination from Zhai.
It looked like Reigns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhai feints and then cracks Reigns's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reigns down.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks Reigns off balance momentarily.
Zhai throws a front kick aimed at Reigns's knee but Reigns avoids it well.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Zhai misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhai stuns Reigns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhai connects with a leg kick. Reigns looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reigns slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reigns misses the target.
Zhai cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhai clobbers Reigns with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zhai cracks Reigns with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Zhai cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Zhai misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhai throws a chopping leg kick but Reigns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reigns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Zhai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Zhai punishes Reigns's body with a nice straight punch.
Zhai misses with a leg kick.
Zhai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reigns dives in and grabs Zhai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhai pushes down on Reigns's head and hops out.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Reigns misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Zhai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Reigns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Zhai moved out of range.
Zhai jabs Reigns right on the nose. Reigns blinks but takes it well.
Zhai throws a shot to the body.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reigns takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
Zhai scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Zhai only half commits.
Reigns throws the left hand but Zhai avoids the punch easily.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns connects with the punch.
Zhai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 46:49
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
Zang Zhai thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
White tries to score with a low kick but Reigns moves his leg out of the way.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White throws a body kick that misses
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reigns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White misses with a left hand
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reigns checks a low kick from White.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but White moved away.
White misses with an attempted mid kick.
White slips a jab from Reigns.
White thows a leg kick but Reigns checks it
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
White throws a hook but Reigns avoids it easily.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
White's corner calls for a 1-2. White obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White wants to slow Reigns down by chopping away at his legs.
White ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
White explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Walter White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Reigns blocks the leg kick.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reigns.
White fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reigns is out of range.
Reigns blocks a head kick by White.
White throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
White lands with a shot to the body.
Walter White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reigns counters with a nice body shot.
Reigns wants to slow White down by chopping away at his legs.
White misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
Reigns digs a right hand into White's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on White's gas tank.
White scores with a shoulder strike.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
White taking a breather.
Reigns misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Reigns gets control of White's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reigns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White controlling from the top position.
Reigns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
White is posturing up here but Reigns has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! White tries to roll out but it's too tight and White has to tap! Slick submission there by Reigns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Reigns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Reigns decides to pull guard.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Reigns trying to control here.
Reigns taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.
#T1#
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fighter slows the pace down in half guard.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reigns is pressing down on Fighter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Fighter trying to control the position.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter pulls Reigns in close to his closed guard and prevents Reigns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter managing to control the position. #T3#
Fighter is trying to control the position but Reigns postures up.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Fighter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.
Fighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Reigns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Reigns slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Fighter digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Reigns as he checks the leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Fighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Fighter throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reigns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Reigns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a series of strikes that have Reigns backpedaling.
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!
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reigns punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Fighter motions for Reigns to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns slips under a jab from Fighter.
Reigns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
A solid body kick from Fighter.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fighter clinches.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Fighter tries to tie him up.
Reigns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Reigns pulls guard successfully.
Reigns is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.
Reigns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter working Reigns over with strikes.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Fighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Fighter.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns misses with a low kick as Fighter jumps back.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Reigns tries to keep at a distance but Fighter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
#T1#
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Reigns jumps guard and drags Fighter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fighter's guard. #REVB#
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter seems keen to control Reigns's posture.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reigns postures up.
#T2#
Reigns pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Reigns is very close to passing his half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reigns seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reigns is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Reigns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fighter is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Reigns fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fighter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Reigns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Fighter won't allow it.
#TD#
Fighter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reigns uses from the top position.
Reigns postures up.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Reigns is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Reigns.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Fighter.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Fighter throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.#T1#
Reigns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
A left lands for Fighter.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Fighter closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reigns.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter scores with a hook.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter checks a low kick from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Fighter scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Fighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Reigns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reigns throws an elbow but Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns takes a little break here. Fighter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reigns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Reigns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fighter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reigns but great work by Fighter.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fighter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Fighter had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Reigns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter looks for the body kick but Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter lands a jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns lands a slapping body shot.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Fighter. Beautiful body shot.
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fighter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.
Reigns jumps guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter trying to stall but Reigns improves his position.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Reigns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Reigns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Fighter cracks Reigns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter slips under a jab from Reigns.
And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
Street Fighter is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Street Fighter gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth.
I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.
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DARE 38
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Power moves away.
Good leg kick by Reigns there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Reigns down.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns misses with an uppercut.
Power checks a low kick from Reigns.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Reigns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Power throws a right hand that misses
and Reigns finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Power scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reigns bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Power.
Reigns slips under a jab from Power.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power works over Reigns's head and body with a nice combination.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reigns tried to counter with a leg kick but Power avoided it.#T1#
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reigns. That did some damage!
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reigns checks it well.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Reigns attempts a counter takedown but Power avoids it well and moves away.
Reigns scores with a spinning back kick!
Reigns throws a front kick that sends Power stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Power misses with an uppercut. Reigns saw that one coming.
A cross from Reigns lands.
Reigns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns misses with a hook
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Reigns clinches up with Power and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reigns dives in for a single leg takedown but Power sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Reigns tries to keep at a distance but Power has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reigns tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Power blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards. #TD#
Reigns is trying to trip Power. He has hold of a leg but Power is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reigns persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reigns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reigns stays in close to Power's body and controls the position.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Reigns advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Reigns is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power is trying to stand.
Power is not content to let Reigns control the position.
Power is looking for a sweep. Reigns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Power is working away.
Reigns trying to pass the guard but Power defending well.
Power wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Power, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Power tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reigns misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Power!
Reigns throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Reigns.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Power tries a quick counter leg kick but Reigns is wise to it.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Power checks it well.
Reigns feints and then cracks Power's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Power down.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Reigns lands a glancing blow to the side of Power's head.
Reigns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Power.
Reigns scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reigns sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reigns finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Power momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Reigns throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reigns slips under a jab.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Power takes a jab right on the kisser.
Power throws out a leg kick but Reigns moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Power lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws a leg kick
and Reigns makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Power really felt that one!
Power motions for Reigns to come forward. Power throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns slips a straight right by Power.
Reigns throws a leg kick
letting Power counter with a right hand. #T1#
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Reigns finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power lunges at Reigns with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reigns's hand.
Reigns throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Power throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Reigns lands with a nice body kick.
Reigns throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Power. No joy for Reigns on that attempt.
Reigns swings widly with a right hand
letting Power counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Reigns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reigns scores with a shot to the body.
Power walks into a left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Power.
Power throws a low kick but Reigns moves out of range easily.
Power stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reigns.
Reigns misses with a looping left.
Reigns lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reigns.
Power misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Power. That's going to slow Reigns down.
Power throws a sloppy body shot
and Reigns counters with a leg kick.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns blocks a leg kick.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.#T3#
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reigns does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power avoids a kick to the body.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Power throws out a loose jab but Reigns uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reigns is looking to chop away at Power's legs.
Power takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reigns's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reigns misses with a body shot.
Reigns moves out of range as Power strikes.
Reigns feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
Power throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Reigns tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Reigns looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Reigns. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Power. Those never looked like landing.
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reigns cracks Power with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reigns is trying hard to land a takedown here. Power sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reigns scores with a jab to the jaw.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Reigns.
Power misses with a low kick.
Reigns half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reigns walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Power checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Power has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Reigns cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power tries to clinch
letting Reigns counter with a right hand.
Reigns attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Power throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Power is able to avoid easily.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Power avoids it.
A left lands for Power.
Reigns throws a head kick but Power moves out of range.
Power misses with a body shot.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Power drops his hands momentarily and Reigns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A leg kick checked by Reigns.
Power missing with a left hand there. Reigns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.#T1#
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
Power throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Power walks into a stiff left hand from Reigns.
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reigns.
Power with a jab.#CL#
Reigns drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Reigns is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Power working aggressively here.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reigns.
Reigns lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
Power misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Power lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Power creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
Power lands a good knee to the midsection. Reigns won't want to take too many of those.
Power scores with a shot to the side of Reigns's head.
Power tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reigns avoids it.
Reigns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reigns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Power is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reigns.
Reigns drops down looking for an ankle pick but Power pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reigns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reigns throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reigns checks a leg kick.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Power, right into the meat.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power lands a glancing blow to the side of Reigns's head.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Reigns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Reigns lands a body punch in the clinch.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Thomas Power seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside.
Power lands with a light punch inside.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Reigns jumps guard but Power turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Reigns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brando Reigns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
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!
Reigns tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Power lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Power throws a head punch that misses.
Power missing with knees to the body.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns scores with a hook to the body.
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reigns has Power pressed against the cage, preventing Power from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Power walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Power connects with a jab.
Power tries to clinch up.
Reigns slips a straight right by Power.
Power throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns thumps Power with a low kick.
Reigns shoots in and drives through. Power sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Power.
I think Reigns 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A very excited looking Brando Reigns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Websphere throws a looping overhand right but Reigns ducks down to avoid it.
Websphere checks a leg kick.
Websphere throws out a counter right but Reigns avoids it with no problem.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere slips a straight right by Reigns.
Websphere does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Websphere takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Reigns misses.
Reigns swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Websphere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere blocks a jab.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Websphere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Websphere.
#T1#
Reigns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reigns scores with a punch to the head.
Websphere takes one to the chin there.
Websphere staying out of range there.
Websphere takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Websphere avoids the body shot from Reigns.
Websphere avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Websphere looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reigns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Websphere was well out of range. Poor timing from Reigns.
Websphere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reigns throws out a leg kick but Websphere moves out of range and Reigns only half commits.
Reigns lands a jab.
Websphere steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reigns. That one must have hurt.
Reigns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Websphere's waist but Websphere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reigns off to one side. #T2#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reigns scores with a jab to the body.
Websphere's coach down at Gym Beam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Websphere's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Reigns misses with a jab to the body
enabling Websphere to counter with a crisp jab.
Websphere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Websphere let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere counters with a body kick that stops Reigns in his tracks momentarily.
Websphere checks the leg kick.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Websphere shapes to counter with a head kick.
Websphere throws a leg kick that is checked
and Websphere takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Websphere moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Reigns's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns lands a right hand.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere won't allow it.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere holds him up against the cage and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Websphere taking a breather.
Reigns keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Websphere's efforts to push away.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Reigns makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Websphere holds him up against the cage and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##TD#
Reigns pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Reigns working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Websphere has passed into half guard!
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reigns trying to control but Websphere postures up.
#SUB#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Websphere pulls his head out easily.
Reigns wants to control but Websphere is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Websphere is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reigns keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
That's time! Reigns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Websphere connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Websphere as Reigns shoots in.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Websphere steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns throws a hook but Websphere blocks it.
Websphere looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reigns slips a jab from Websphere.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Websphere can do to turn this around?
Reigns throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reigns fails with the takedown.
Websphere thinks about the counter body kick.
Websphere keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Websphere! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Reigns has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brando Reigns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Websphere scores with the left hand. Reigns knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Reigns throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Websphere's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reigns connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Websphere scrambles back to his feet.
A low kick from Reigns is predictable there
and Websphere cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Websphere 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.
Websphere moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Websphere manages to avoid it.
Websphere only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Websphere misses with a body kick.
Reigns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#CL#
Reigns instigates a clinch.
Reigns blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a right to the head.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Websphere controls his hands.
Websphere throws a head punch that misses.
Websphere scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Websphere.
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!
Reigns tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Reigns back against the cage.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Webspheres head.
Brando Reigns has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Websphere creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Websphere breaks from the clinch.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Websphere on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Websphere throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Websphere moves his leg out of the way.
Reigns dives in and grabs Websphere's left leg, looking for a takedown. Websphere pushes down on Reigns's head and hops out.
Reigns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Websphere throws out the jab.
Reigns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Websphere drops his hands momentarily and Reigns takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Websphere does a little dance to reset his feet.
BM Websphere is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Websphere pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reigns attempts a counter takedown but Websphere avoids it well and moves away.
Reigns throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Websphere.
Reigns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Websphere's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Websphere.
Websphere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Websphere throws a leg kick but Reigns moved away.
Websphere scores with a leg kick.
Websphere throws a low kick but Reigns avoids it.
Websphere misses with the combination.
#T4#
Reigns tries a low kick but Websphere avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Websphere.
Websphere finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Websphere.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Websphere throws a fast counter high kick but Reigns manages to duck under it in time.
Websphere has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Websphere.
Websphere appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Websphere connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reigns back to the cage. Websphere follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Websphere at a distance.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Websphere throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BM Websphere showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Reigns lands with a good body shot.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
Reigns cracks the inside of Websphere's front leg.
Reigns is looking to slow Websphere down with leg kicks.
Reigns throws a leg kick which misses Websphere's front leg but catches the back leg as Websphere tries to avoid it.
Websphere tries a head kick but it misses.
Reigns misses the jab.
Websphere scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Websphere goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brando Reigns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Websphere.
Websphere scores with a body shot.
Reigns misses with a hook. Websphere ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Websphere does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Reigns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reigns scores with a decent looking hook.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Websphere momentarily.
Reigns scores with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Websphere uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigns.
Websphere takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Websphere connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns throws an off balance right hand
and Websphere finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns throws a body punch but Websphere moves out of range.
Websphere feints a counter leg kick.
Reigns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Websphere looks to score with a jab to the body but Reigns is just out of range.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Websphere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns lands a nice looking body shot.
Reigns misses with a series of wild punches.
Reigns lands with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Websphere misses the target.
Websphere is looking to land body kicks.
Reigns fails with the takedown
and Websphere counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Reigns throws a right hand that misses
and Websphere counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Websphere.
Websphere takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reigns throws a leg kick that misses.
Websphere displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Reigns waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Websphere.
Reigns jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reigns goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Websphere is looking for the big counter here.
Websphere throws a nice inside leg kick.
Websphere tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Websphere cracks Reigns with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Reigns.
Reigns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Websphere fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reigns takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Websphere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Websphere looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reigns changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Websphere blocks a jab.
Websphere slips a straight right by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a leg kick
and Websphere counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reigns pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Websphere moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Websphere moves out of range of the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reigns 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
A very excited looking Brando Reigns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bunker looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A head kick misses from Reigns.
Bunker throws a push kick but Reigns slaps the foot to one side.
Reigns looks for a takedown but Bunker sprawls well.
Bunker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bunker moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Bunker throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reigns throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker throws a leg kick but Reigns checks it.
Bunker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reigns replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bunker blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Bunker.
Bunker lands a nice shot that snaps Reigns's head back.
Bunker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunker walks into a stiff left hand from Reigns.#T1#
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bunker tests Reigns's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bunker misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bunker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reigns has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Bunker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bunker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reigns is pressing down on Bunker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigns managing to control the position.
Bunker trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bunker is one step ahead there.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Bunker postures up.
Bunker throwing strikes but missing.
Bunker preventing the sweep.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns wants to hit a switch here but Bunker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reigns there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns can't escape the position.
Reigns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Bunker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reigns wants to get back to full guard.
Reigns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunker.
Bunker is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reigns is trying to get back to full guard.
Reigns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bunker. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigns wants to control but Bunker is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Reigns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bunker pulls his head out easily.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg. #T4#
Bunker lands strikes from half guard.
Bunker working the head and body with strikes.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg.
Reigns is looking to control Bunker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reigns avoid being mounted?
Reigns wants to sweep but Bunker has passed to side control!
Reigns gets back to half guard.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Reigns manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bunker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bunker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bunker cracks Reigns with an open hand slap.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Bunker connects with a nice looking jab.
Good shot there by Reigns.
That kick from Bunker tenderised Reigns's leg. Reigns is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunker lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Bunker does it's job there.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Reigns throws a body punch but Bunker moves out of range.
As Reigns backs away, Bunker returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Reigns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bunker is looking to clinch.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Bunker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bunker staying out of range there.
Bunker tries to clinch but Reigns moves away
enabling Reigns to counter with a crisp jab.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker backing away here, and Reigns unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bunker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reigns's waist but Reigns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bunker off to one side.
A lazy body kick from Reigns
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bunker takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bunker.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reigns there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reigns missing with a left hand there. Bunker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Bunker tries to counter with a takedown but Reigns is quick to defend against it.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunker.
Bunker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reigns misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bunker misses with a low kick.
Bunker is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bunker throws a body punch but Reigns moves out of range.
Bunker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bunker takes a swing at Reigns's ribcage but misses.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Reigns lands a slapping body shot.
Bunker blocks a low kick nicely.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reigns connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reigns.
Bunker throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Bunker moved out of range nicely.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Reigns connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bunker. Bunker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bunker thuds his right hand into Reigns's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bunker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reigns.
Nice uppercut lands for Bunker. That snapped Reigns's head back.
Reigns lands with a shot to the body.
Reigns avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Bunker checks a low kick from Reigns.
Bunker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunker is just out of range.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from Bunker.
Bunker misses the shot to the body.
Reigns feints the counter takedown.
Reigns lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns checks a leg kick.
Bunker connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Bunker clinches. #T4#
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker leaning against his opponent.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Bunker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reigns blocks an uppercut.
Bunker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bunker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Reigns.
Bunker misses with a punch to the body.
Bunker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reignss head.
Bunker lands a hook that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Bunker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunker controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bunker to keep the fight standing.
Reigns works on Bunker's body with a couple of short punches.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunker effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Bunker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Bunker lands a nice hook to Reigns's body. Reigns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunker tries to land a leg kick but Reigns saw it coming and moves away.
Bunker moves out of range of the leg kick from Reigns.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunker digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
Reigns stuns Bunker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bunker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reigns misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Bunker does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bunker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Bunker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns. #BC2#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Bunker avoids the head kick by Reigns.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reigns has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bunker.
Bunker fails with the takedown.
Reigns looks to land a body kick but Bunker moved away.
It looked like Bunker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Bunker has Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.
Bunker slowing the pace effectively.
Reigns throws a punch but it's blocked by Bunker.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bunker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reigns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker has a couple of punches blocked by Reigns.
#T2#
Reigns swings wildly with an uppercut but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reigns.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunker throws a head punch that misses.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Bunker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bunker walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bunker takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reigns takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bunker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reigns - that will leave a mark!
Tony Bunker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reigns.
Reigns throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Bunker misses its target.
Bunker 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.
Bunker cracks Reigns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reigns swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
#T3#
Reigns throws out a loose jab but Bunker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bunker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Bunker stuffs the takedown attempt from Reigns. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunker defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker jabs Reigns to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reigns throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Bunker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bunker keeps Reigns at a distance using the push kick.
Reigns throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bunker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Bunker gets a clinch.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunker smiles and moves away.
Tony Bunker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4##CL#
Bunker closes the distance and clinches.
Tony Bunker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bunker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reigns backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Reigns decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for a guillotine here but Bunker defends easily.
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bunker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunker is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Reigns is pressing down on Bunker's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bunker is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Bunker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
Our winner, Tony Bunker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Ki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ki fails with an attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Reigns misses its target.
Reigns cracks Ki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ki tries to clinch
and Reigns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reigns moves out of range of the body kick from Ki.
#TD2#
Ki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reigns will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reigns is not content to let Ki control the position.
You can see the frustration on Reigns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Ki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reigns is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Ki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reigns manages to get back to half guard.
Reigns is staying active underneath Ki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ki wants to work for an arm triangle but Reigns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ki is trying to control. Reigns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Ki has control of the leg. #SUB#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
Ki is pressing down on Reigns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reigns is holding on for now.
Ki is keen to just control but Reigns is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Ki has a takedown stuffed.
Reigns was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reigns thuds a left hand into Ki's body.
Ki tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
Reigns was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Reigns misses its target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ki.
Ao Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ki shoots in for a takedown but Reigns shows good takedown defense.
Reigns goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Ki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Ki shoots and misses
and Reigns counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
Ki lands a head kick!
Ki scores with a head kick. Reigns tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brando Reigns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns checks the leg kick.
It looked like Reigns wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crunch! Ki slams his shin into Reigns's torso.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ki throws a leg kick
and Reigns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ki.
Reigns delivers a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brando Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ki doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Reigns moves out of range of the leg kick from Ki.
Ki is looking to clinch.
Reigns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Ki closes the distance and clinches.
Reigns throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Ki.
Ki jumps guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns gets underhooks to prevent Ki's takedown attempt.
Ki prevents a body shot from Reigns.
Reigns working aggressively here.
#T1#
Reigns stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reigns creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Ki jumps into guard, dragging Reigns to the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reigns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Ki's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ki working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Reigns showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Ki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reigns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ki ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Ki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reigns quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3##CL#
Reigns closes the distance and clinches.
Ki is trying to pull guard but Reigns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ao Ki.
Ki stalling in the clinch but Reigns improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Reigns as the two fighters clinch.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reigns lands with a short shot to the head.
Reigns lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
Ki is breathing heavily.
Reigns tries to work over Ki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reigns lands with a left to the head.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reigns - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Reigns.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reigns scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ki doesn't seem bothered though.
Ki dives in and grabs Reigns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes down on Ki's head and hops out.#KD#
Reigns drops Ki with a beautiful combination! Ki stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reigns is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Ki is rocked!
Ki takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ki is still on wobbly legs! Can Reigns finish him?
Ki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns throws an overhand right that drops Ki like a sack of potatoes! Reigns dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Radjansky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Radjansky throws a lazy right hand but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Reigns thinks about the counter body kick.
Reigns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Radjansky throws a series of punches but Reigns moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Radjansky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
A little feinted left hand from Radjansky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Radjansky swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radjansky. That did some damage!
Radjansky misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Radjansky misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Radjansky misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reigns. Radjansky shrugs it off though.
Reigns pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Radjansky went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reigns buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reigns uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Radjansky.
Reigns lands a body shot.
Reigns looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice uppercut there from Radjansky.
Reigns slips a straight right by Radjansky.
Samy Radjansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Reigns.
Radjansky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reigns counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Reigns slams his shin into Radjansky's torso.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Radjansky's head coaches at England Fight Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Samy Radjansky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Radjansky misses with a combination
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Radjansky is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Radjansky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Radjansky at a distance.
A jab from Radjansky misses.
Radjansky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reigns finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Radjansky throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Radjansky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.#KD2#
Reigns drops Radjansky with a left right combo! Reigns follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Radjansky is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reigns has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Radjansky!
Reigns tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reigns is continuing to stall.
Radjansky is trying to escape the mount but Reigns keeps good control and instead manages to take Radjansky's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Reigns has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Radjansky is defending well but eventually Reigns manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Radjansky has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Brando Reigns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
FSF 4: Earth
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Reigns scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reigns defends well and Roberts ends up having to push Reigns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Reigns was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roberts.
Nice sprawl there from Reigns as Roberts shoots in.
Reigns appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reigns throws a body punch but Roberts moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Roberts on that attempt.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Brando Reigns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Reigns leaves Roberts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reigns but Reigns pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Reigns counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Reigns lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reigns counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Jeff Roberts has been cut.
Reigns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roberts ducks right into an uppercut from Reigns.
Reigns moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt - Reigns sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reigns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Reigns counters with a thumping low kick.
Reigns lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberts at a distance.
Reigns throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberts takes one to the chin there.
Reigns lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Roberts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reigns's waist but Reigns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roberts off to one side.
Reigns lands a two punch combo.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reigns finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head. #ROC#
Roberts is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Jeff Roberts's cut even more.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle, before Reigns throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Roberts's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Reigns lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brando Reigns!
After winning the bout, Brando Reigns 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nazarethyan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reigns as he avoids it easily.
Reigns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nazarethyan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nazarethyan.
Reigns misses with a straight left.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reigns.
Reigns lands with a straight right. Nazarethyan didn't see that one coming.
Reigns scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan darts in looking for a takedown but Reigns gets double underhooks and turns Nazarethyan into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suren Nazarethyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nazarethyan has his takedown stuffed
and Reigns counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Reigns lands with a hook. Nazarethyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nazarethyan slips under a jab from Reigns.
Reigns is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nazarethyan is looking to clinch but Reigns is avoiding it.
Reigns is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick and Reigns moves out of range easily.
Reigns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reigns tries to land a front kick but Nazarethyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reigns connects with an inside leg kick.
Reigns throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nazarethyan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reigns fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nazarethyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Nazarethyan pushes Reigns up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nazarethyan drags the fight down to the ground.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Nazarethyan keeping full guard, as Reigns tries to pass.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigns stopping the sweep attempt from Nazarethyan.#T3#
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reigns fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nazarethyan checks it well.
Nazarethyan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reigns throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarethyan's shoulder, as Nazarethyan tries to avoid the shot.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nazarethyan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reigns connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns throws the left hand but Nazarethyan avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Nazarethyan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reigns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Nazarethyan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reigns to his feet.
Nazarethyan throws a sloppy head kick
and Nazarethyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns throws a jab when Nazarethyan was well out of range.
Nazarethyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reigns to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Nazarethyan clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Reigns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head.
Nazarethyan pushes off an throws an elbow but Reigns leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nazarethyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reigns after a bit of a struggle.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns tries a body shot but Nazarethyan blocks it.
A short left from Reigns.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Nazarethyan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nazarethyan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nazarethyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reigns trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nazarethyan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reigns connects with a leg kick. Nazarethyan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarethyan cracks the inside of Reigns's front leg.
Reigns looks to land a left hand but Nazarethyan moved out of range nicely.
Reigns swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nazarethyan swinging wildly here.
Nazarethyan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brando Reigns seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reigns throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarethyan moves out of range easily.
Suren Nazarethyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nazarethyan drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Suren Nazarethyan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nazarethyan postures up and lands a big shot to Reigns's brow.
Reigns not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Reigns is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nazarethyan landing some decent shots from guard.
Nazarethyan controlling from the top position.
Nazarethyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reigns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nazarethyan defends it easily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Nazarethyan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nazarethyan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nazarethyan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nazarethyan shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Reigns. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reigns.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nazarethyan doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Nazarethyan takes one on the button.
Reigns lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Nazarethyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reigns to the mat! Reigns manages to get full guard.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Reigns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns seems keen to control Nazarethyan's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reigns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reigns trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Reigns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reigns passes into half guard.
Reigns looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4##SUB2#
Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nazarethyan is looking to escape.
Reigns trying to control the pace.
Reigns passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Nazarethyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nazarethyan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nazarethyan shoots in but no luck this time.
Good shot there by Reigns.
Reigns misses with a low kick.
Reigns cracks Nazarethyan with an open hand slap.
Nazarethyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suren Nazarethyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarethyan misses with a head kick.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Nazarethyan's leg. Nazarethyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nazarethyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigns throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Reigns.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns throws a hook to the side of Nazarethyan's head but Nazarethyan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reigns scores with a nice strike.
Nice sprawl there from Reigns as Nazarethyan shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suren Nazarethyan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Nazarethyan does no damage. #T1#
Nazarethyan looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.
Reigns counters with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan shoots in but Reigns avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reigns scores with a jab to the body.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Nazarethyan drives through with a takedown into Reigns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nazarethyan throws a strike but Reigns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Reigns stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Nazarethyan keeps moving. #T2#
Reigns sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nazarethyan holds on and takes a little breather.
Reigns trying to control but Nazarethyan is working from the bottom.
Reigns controlling from the top position. #T3#
Nazarethyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarethyan, not yet.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Nazarethyan is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brando Reigns is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reigns is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Nazarethyan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reigns quickly recovers to half guard.
Reigns wants to get back to full guard.
Nazarethyan wants to take a breather but Reigns is having none of it. #T4#
Nazarethyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reigns is staying active underneath Nazarethyan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reigns moves into full guard.
Reigns trying to keep a closed guard but Nazarethyan is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reigns throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarethyan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reigns winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brando Reigns!
An out of breath Brando Reigns thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Suren Nazarethyan had this to say: 'I Will Come Back Stronger Than Before'.
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Event:
Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Reigns closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Reigns lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Good body shot from Newell.
Reigns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Newell tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reigns prevents a body shot from Newell.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Reigns digs a right hand underneath Newell's ribcage. Newell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reigns tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reigns scores with a shot to the side of Newell's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reigns.
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Newell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newell as Reigns tries to tie him up.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns misses with a hook from the clinch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell works on Reigns's body with a couple of short punches.
Reigns looking to stall.
Reigns is looking for a takedown.
Reigns misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newell struggles to land a body shot inside as Reigns controls his hands.
#T1#
Reigns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Newell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns misses with a short punch on the inside.
Newell tries to work over Reigns's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Newell tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Reigns's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reigns.
Newell misses with a body punch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell works on Reigns's body with a couple of short punches.
Newell misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch.
Newell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reigns.
Reigns fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reigns throws a leg kick but Newell moved away.
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reigns misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Newell throws a right hand that Reigns ducks under and follows up with a left that Reigns also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns swings for the body but Newell moves out of range.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reigns lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newell misses with a body kick.
Reigns takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Newell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Reigns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Newell slips under a jab from Reigns.
Newell throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Newell misses with a series of wild punches.
Reigns lands a glancing blow to the side of Newell's head.
A lazy left from Newell finds it's target.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Newell throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
#T3#
Reigns feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reigns wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A combination from Reigns does no damage.
Newell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Newell backs away, Reigns returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Newell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reigns scores with a nice right hand.
Newell throws a big shot that misses.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Newell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Newell misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reigns.
Conor Newell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
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!
Reigns feints and then cracks Newell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Newell down.
Reigns moves in looking to clinch but Newell pushes him off.
Newell throws a lazy right hand but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reigns tests Newell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Newell misses with an uppercut.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick
and Reigns counters with an outside leg kick.
Newell thuds a left hand into Reigns's body.
Reigns keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Newell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reigns.
Reigns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Reigns moves into range and clinches up with Newell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reigns pushes Newell back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A head kick misses from Newell.
Reigns lands a nice hook to Newell's body. Newell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Newell connects with a looping right hand.
Newell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reigns ducks under a wild hook from Newell.
Newell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newell wants it to stay on the feet.
Reigns throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reigns throws a body shot but no joy.
Newell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newell ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Newell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Reigns moves into the clinch successfully.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Reigns working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reigns works on Newell's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Newell tries to throw a body punch but Reigns avoids it by throwing Newell back against the ropes.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reigns is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reigns.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell. #TD#
Reigns gets control of Newell's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reigns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reigns is trying to keep Newell in close.
Newell tries to stand but Reigns is controlling from the bottom.
Newell trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom. #T2#
Reigns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reigns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Newell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigns is keeping the position for now.
Reigns keeping moving, preventing Newell from controlling successfully.
Newell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Newell won't allow Reigns to sweep him here. #SUB#
Newell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Newell defends well.#SUB#
Reigns is looking for a triangle but Newell pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newell is aware though and is defending well.
Newell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newell trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Newell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reigns lands a jab to Newell's midsection.
Reigns blocks a head kick by Newell.
A quick step to the side and Reigns tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newell throws a head kick but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Newell.
Newell tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reigns keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Newell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Newell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brando Reigns dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Reigns.
Newell misses with a kick to the body.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns's jab looks to have found its range, popping Newell under the eye.
Newell throws a hook to the side of Reigns's head but Reigns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conor Newell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Newell misses with a few strikes there.
Reigns is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Reigns coming out on top.
Newell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brando Reigns is winning the standup battle so far.
Newell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reigns.
Newell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Newell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reigns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Reigns backs off Newell throws a huge counter combo but Reigns manages to avoid it all.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reigns thumps Newell with a low kick.
Reigns gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Newell counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good shot there by Reigns.
Newell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newell just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReigns.
Newell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reigns scores with a leg kick.
Newell misses with the body kick
and Reigns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Newell throws a nice head kick!
A clash of legs there as Newell blocks the low kick.
Reigns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Newell can do to turn this around?
Newell staying out of range there.
It seemed like Newell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newell tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Reigns finds it's way through Newell's defenses.
An inside leg kick lands from Reigns.
Reigns is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brando Reigns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Newell throws a combination that misses
and Reigns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Reigns darts in and clinches Newell up against the ropes.
Newell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reigns's elbow.
Newell blocks an uppercut.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell can't find room to land a body shot as Reigns controls the action.
Newell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newell misses with a body punch.
Newell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reigns or not.
Reigns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reigns gets through Newell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Newell.
Reigns misses with the head strike.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Newell. #T3#
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Newell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newell tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Newell holds him up against the ropes and eventually Reigns drops back down to his feet.
Newell misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns blocks a body shot from Newell.
A right handed body shot lands from Reigns.
#BC#
Reigns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Newell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Newell swinging wildly here.
Reigns tries to clinch but Newell moves out of range.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.
Newell tries to clinch there but Reigns circles away.
Newell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.
Conor Newell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Newell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newell misses with the combination.
Newell sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That kick from Reigns tenderised Newell's leg. Newell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reigns, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Newell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reigns misses with a head kick.
Newell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reigns.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Newell saw that one coming.
Newell throws a sloppy head kick
and Reigns counters with a nice uppercut.
Reigns chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brando Reigns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reigns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Brando Reigns!
Brando Reigns wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Conor Newell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck . I underestimated the guy . He was alot better than I thought . I'll go back the gym and I'll come back stronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Reigns tries to clinch but OQuinn moves away
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns with a poor takedown
letting OQuinn counter with a right hand.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt
and OQuinn counters with a three punch combo that has Reigns backing up. Reigns nods at OQuinn to acknowledge the strikes.
Reigns has his takedown stuffed
and OQuinn counters with a one-two to the body.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.#CL#
OQuinn closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Reigns is working for takedown but OQuinn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reigns trying to control the position but instead, OQuinn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reigns into the cage.#BC#
OQuinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Reigns misses
and OQuinn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Reigns tries to clinch
and OQuinn counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
OQuinn tries to clinch up.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but OQuinn defends it well.#CL#
OQuinn rushes Reigns and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OQuinn doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Reigns tries for a takedown but OQuinn circles away easily
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
OQuinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reigns is looking to get back to is feet but OQuinn passes into side control.
Reigns looks to move to half guard but instead OQuinn has passed into mount! Damn!
Poor strikes thrown by OQuinn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
OQuinn avoids the attempt from Reigns to control.
Reigns is squirming around, avoiding OQuinn's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns is wriggling around trying to escape.
OQuinn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reigns is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Reigns is squirming around, avoiding OQuinn's attempts to control the action.
Reigns is trying to reverse the position but instead OQuinn has taken his back - oops!
Reigns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with OQuinn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
OQuinn keeps control of the position as Reigns tries to break free.
#SUB#
OQuinn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reigns has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
OQuinn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reigns staying busy and making it hard for OQuinn to control. #T4##SUB#
OQuinn is looking for the choke from the back position but Reigns is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
OQuinn has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reigns has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
OQuinn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reigns trying to control the hands but OQuinn breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Reigns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
OQuinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Reigns takes the fight into the clinch.
Reigns managing to block the knees to the body from OQuinn.
Reigns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
OQuinn breaks the clinch.
OQuinn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reigns fails with the takedown
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OQuinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reigns is fending him off so far but OQuinn persists. Nope, Reigns circles away and we're back to standing.
Reigns throws a fast counter high kick but OQuinn manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OQuinn counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Reigns changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OQuinn tries to avoid it but Reigns manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OQuinn to the ground. OQuinn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
OQuinn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reigns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reigns rushes OQuinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reigns wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OQuinn smiles and moves away.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns looks to land a combination but OQuinn avoids it well. #CL#
OQuinn darts in and clinches Reigns up against the cage.
Reigns jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OQuinn walks away with a smile on his face. Reigns gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OQuinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Reigns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OQuinn is looking to counter the offense by Reigns and move into the clinch.
Damien OQuinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
OQuinn moves into the clinch.#T2#
OQuinn lands a nice elbow.
OQuinn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reigns is trying to push OQuinn away but OQuinn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reigns takes an elbow to the forehead.
OQuinn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reigns's defenses.
Reigns is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
OQuinn breaks the clinch.
#CL#
OQuinn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OQuinn looking to stall.
OQuinn misses with an elbow strike.
OQuinn leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OQuinn.
OQuinn has Reigns pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Reigns using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OQuinn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
OQuinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns misses with a takedown attempt
and OQuinn counters with a left and a right that stings Reigns. #CL#
OQuinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
OQuinn avoiding damage.
OQuinn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
OQuinn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reigns to the mat! Reigns manages to get full guard.
Reigns looking to control.
#T4#
OQuinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Reigns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OQuinn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
OQuinn drops back looking for a leg! Reigns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reigns manages to kick OQuinn off! OQuinn jumps back into Reigns's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns wants to get back to his feet but OQuinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reigns looking for a sweep. Not yet Reigns, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien OQuinn dominated that second round.
That's time! OQuinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reigns circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reigns tries to land a body kick
and OQuinn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
OQuinn tries to keep at a distance but Reigns has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
OQuinn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn moves in looking to clinch but Reigns pushes him off.#CL#
Reigns tries to keep at a distance but OQuinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
OQuinn stalling in the clinch but Reigns improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OQuinn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OQuinn is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
OQuinn avoids the elbow strike from Reigns, against the cage.
Reigns takes an elbow to the temple.
OQuinn avoids a wild elbow strike from Reigns.
OQuinn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
OQuinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OQuinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
OQuinn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reigns is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reigns takes a swing at OQuinn's ribcage but misses.
Reigns tries to clinch but OQuinn moves away
and Reigns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OQuinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reigns.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and OQuinn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Reigns throws a predictable looking body shot
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
Reigns tries for a takedown but OQuinn circles away easily
and OQuinn counters with a series of strikes. Reigns will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigns throws a sloppy head kick
and OQuinn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
OQuinn has managed to clinch.
OQuinn blocks an elbow strike.
Reigns misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OQuinn.
OQuinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reigns.
Damien OQuinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OQuinn. #T3#
Reigns is trying to break the clinch but OQuinn has him pressed against the cage.
OQuinn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Brando Reigns has been cut.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by OQuinn.
#BC#
OQuinn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by OQuinn.
OQuinn tries to clinch but Reigns is having none of it.
And Reigns tries to counter it with a takedown but OQuinn pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
OQuinn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reigns, pushing him back against the cage.
Reigns takes an elbow to the forehead.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OQuinn gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
#BC#
OQuinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Reigns throws a head kick that misses
and OQuinn counters with a stiff right hand.
OQuinn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
OQuinn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
OQuinn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reigns is trying to pull guard but OQuinn has him pressed against the cage.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
#BC#
OQuinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
OQuinn drives through and clinches with Reigns against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OQuinn gets underhooks to prevent Reigns's takedown attempt.
OQuinn lands an elbow inside. #BC#
OQuinn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OQuinn wants to clinch up but Reigns keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien OQuinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OQuinn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien OQuinn!
A relieved looking Damien OQuinn 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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