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Event:
AFC Fight Night 24
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Dann just misses with a punch to the body.
Dann throws a front kick aimed at Reaves's knee but Reaves avoids it well.
Barry Reaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dann explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Reaves drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reaves won't allow Dann to sweep him here.
Reaves tries to free his leg and advance position but Dann is retaining full guard.
Dann controlling Reaves's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reaves drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dann dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reaves has his foot on Dann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dann works his way back into a safe position though.
Dann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reaves's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dann in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves tries to roll over but Dann keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Dann.
Reaves is looking for a sweep. Dann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dann trying to mount his opponent but Reaves defends it.
Dann seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dann seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reaves wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reaves actively working from the bottom here.
Dann is nestled in close to Reaves, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dann looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dann working over Reaves with some ground and pound. Reaves looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dann performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Dann drops an elbow to the side of Reaves's head.
Reaves has hold of Dann's hands but Dann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dann not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dann there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dann wants to control but Reaves is keeping him busy. #SU#
Dann gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Reaves gets caught napping as Dann dives in and scores a takedown. Reaves manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Reaves wriggles free and stands up. #T4##TD#
Dann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dann lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaves is keeping the position for now.
Dann controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dann passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Dann dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reaves stuffs the takedown.
Dann misses with a hook. Reaves ducked under it nicely.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dann as he jumps to the side.
It appears Dann was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters circle, before Dann throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Reaves's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Dann lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Brian Dann!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 21
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
McDonald instigates a clinch. #TD#
McDonald drags the fight down to the ground.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reaves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reaves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald controlling Reaves's posture.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McDonald has his foot on Reaves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaves throwing strikes but missing.
Reaves trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #T1#
Reaves postures up.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reaves is one step ahead there.
McDonald is controlling Reaves's posture.
Reaves stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
McDonald looking to control.
McDonald is really struggling to control Reaves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Reaves slaps away a takedown attempt from McDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDonald moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reaves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Reaves thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Reaves as McDonald shoots in.
Reaves drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McDonald defends it well.
Reaves swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald shoots for a takedown but Reaves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
McDonald shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reaves manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McDonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Reaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McDonald prevents Reaves from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Reaves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks Reaves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McDonald!
Reaves is looking to reverse the position.#SU#
McDonald decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
McDonald moves in looking to clinch but Reaves pushes him off.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Reaves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reaves with the counter takedown but McDonald avoids it easily.
McDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Reaves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reaves is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Reaves circles away and we're back to standing.
Reaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McDonald but McDonald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
And Reaves tries to counter it with a takedown but McDonald pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
McDonald drives through and clinches with Reaves against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves tries to score a body lock takedown but McDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reaves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McDonald.
#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves.
Barry Reaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Reaves sprawls well.#TD#
Reaves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McDonald to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McDonald passes Reaves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is thwarting Reaves's attempts to control the position.
McDonald moves nicely into side control.
McDonald wants to control but Reaves is keeping him busy. #T1#
Reaves can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Reaves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDonald landing a few strikes.
David McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reaves is trying to control McDonald's posture but McDonald avoids it.
Reaves tries to buck McDonald off but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald advances to full mount.
Reaves can't escape the position.
#T2#
Reaves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reaves in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! McDonald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McDonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald controlling from mount. #SUB#
Reaves reaches up to try and pull McDonald in and control his posture, but McDonald latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Reaves taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David McDonald!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 20
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Reaves pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Brown gets the takedown into side control.
Reaves is pushing Brown's head away, looking to escape. Brown manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reaves is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reaves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reaves moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Reaves has locked up a guillotine! Reaves's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Brown is holding on here and Reaves must be using up a lot of energy. Brown has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Reaves gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Barry Reaves!
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Event:
AFC New York
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaves.
Reaves checks a leg kick nicely.
Reaves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jyre defends well and Reaves ends up having to push Jyre into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reaves tries for a takedown but Jyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Besy Jyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.#CL#
Reaves gets tackled into the cage by Jyre. Jyre maintains the clinch.
Reaves is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyre.
Reaves is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Jyre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reaves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyre is fending him off so far but Reaves persists. Nope, Jyre circles away and we're back to standing.#KD#
Jyre lands a left and a right that send Reaves crashing to the mat, dazed. Jyre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Barry Reaves 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!
Jyre misses with a head kick.
Reaves slips a jab and a cross from Jyre.
No joy there for Jyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaves sizes up Jyre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jyre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jyre throws a leg kick but Reaves moved away.#TD2#
Reaves 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.#ES#
Jyre kicks Reaves off and gets to his feet. #T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reaves.
Reaves tries for a takedown but Jyre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Jyre. No joy for Reaves on that attempt.
Reaves looks winded!#KD#
Jyre feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reaves sprawling to the canvas! Reaves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jyre finish him?!
#ROC#
Reaves is rocked!
Jyre cracks Reaves's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Reaves slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Jyre can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Besy Jyre!
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Event:
AFC Friday Night Fights
Date: May 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Reaves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Franco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reaves cracks Franco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Franco leaves Reaves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A big right from Reaves misses. #CL2#
Franco pushes Reaves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves tries to work over Franco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franco working Reaves over with knees to the body.
Reaves is trying to break free.#TD2#
Franco is trying to trip Reaves. He has hold of a leg but Reaves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Franco persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Franco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Franco stands up over Reaves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Reaves working for a triangle but Franco defends it easily.
#SUB#
Reaves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Franco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.#SUB#
Reaves is looking for a triangle but Franco pushes his legs off easily.
Reaves keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco passes Reaves's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Reaves is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Franco connects with a nice short shot to Reaves's temple.
Franco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Franco seems to be working for a kimura but Reaves defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Reaves wants to control but Franco is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Reaves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reaves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaves.
Franco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Reaves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Franco defends it easily.#SUB#
Reaves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Franco is defending well. Reaves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Franco has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reaves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Reaves!
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Reaves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#KD#
Sanna feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reaves sprawling to the canvas! Reaves rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sanna finish him?!
#ROC#
Reaves is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Barry Reaves has been cut.
Reaves checks a leg kick.
Reaves is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanna finish him?
That kick from Reaves tenderised Sanna's leg. Sanna is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reaves misses with a straight right.
Sanna throwing a counter right hand but Reaves manages to avoid it.
Reaves seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Sanna cracks Reaves with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sanna has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reaves to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanna throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reaves lands with a straight right. Sanna didn't see that one coming.
Sanna fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanna cracks Reaves's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Reaves slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Sanna can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huffy Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Grappling Championships
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ethan Brown (ranked 5746 p4p, 568 weight class) and Barry Reaves (ranked 4571 p4p, 478 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ethan Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barry Reaves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reaves fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaves sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaves rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reaves has hold of one of Brown's legs. Brown is fighting the takedown attempt but Reaves gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Reaves
Reaves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reaves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaves trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reaves is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reaves has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reaves's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Reaves
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Reaves is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Reaves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Barry Reaves! |
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Event:
AFC Thursday Night Fights
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Reaves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasquez. #TD#
Vasquez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Vasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reaves defends well.
Reaves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reaves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Vasquez is working an open guard so Reaves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vasquez moves out of range as Reaves strikes.
Reaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Reaves has Vasquez up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Vasquez looking for a takedown.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but Reaves holds him up against the cage and eventually Vasquez drops back down to his feet.
Barry Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinnie Vasquez.#TD2#
Vasquez successfully pulls guard.
Reaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reaves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vasquez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vasquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Vasquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reaves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reaves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Reaves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Reaves gets a double leg takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Reaves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB2#
Vasquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Reaves pushes his legs off easily.
Reaves preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vasquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vasquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaves sprawls well. He's pushed Vasquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reaves tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reaves.#CL2#
Vasquez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Reaves dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reaves slaps away a takedown attempt from Vasquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reaves swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasquez.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches up with Reaves, looking for a takedown. Vasquez pushes Reaves against the cage but Reaves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reaves sets himself, and Vasquez steps forward looking for the clinch! Reaves avoids it this time.#TD#
Reaves shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reaves was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Vasquez wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaves takes a little break here. Vasquez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Reaves working away.
Reaves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez trying to remain calm as Reaves controls from the top position.
Vasquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Reaves stands up and beckons Vasquez to his feet.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses.
Barry Reaves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Reaves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vasquez is looking to get back to his feet here but Reaves is keeping cool and he's managed to take Vasquez's back.#T2#
Reaves biding his time, controlling Vasquez.
Vasquez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reaves biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Reaves seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vasquez for as long as he can get away with.
Reaves thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Vasquez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reaves trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Vasquez doesn't escape.
Vasquez tries to escape but Reaves has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Reaves working for the choke. #SUB#
Reaves patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reaves is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Vasquez tries to roll but Reaves sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Reaves 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reaves keeps Vasquez at a distance using the push kick.
Vasquez 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.
Vasquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vasquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaves pinned against the cage. Reaves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reaves takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Reaves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reaves lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vasquez manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Reaves's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Reaves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Vasquez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reaves controlling the positon.
Barry Reaves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2##SUB#
Reaves working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Vasquez just trying to survive but Reaves is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Even with his hooks in, Reaves manages to miss with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vasquez rolls, trying to escape but Reaves keeps control of the position.
Vasquez trying to control the hands but Reaves breaks the grip. #T3#
Reaves has good solid back control here.
Reaves thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Reaves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Vasquez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vasquez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Reaves is not going to allow Vasquez to sit and survive in this position.
Vasquez is trying to get back to his feet but Reaves has full control of the position and if anything, Vasquez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Reaves biding his time, controlling Vasquez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Reaves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reaves 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Reaves!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A low kick from Reaves is predictable there
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reaves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reaves off to one side.
Reaves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves.
Reaves throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to counter with a takedown but Reaves is quick to defend against it.
Jones tries to clinch but Reaves moves out of range.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaves.
Jones looks to land a combination. Reaves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Barry Reaves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Jones catches Reaves right on the button with a cross.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reaves is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reaves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1##TD2#
Reaves drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones has control of Reaves's left arm, preventing Reaves from doing any damage.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Reaves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Reaves has control of the leg.
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Reaves from advancing to side control.#T2#
Jones tries to kick Reaves off but Reaves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Jones wants to improve his position but Reaves is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reaves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reaves.
Reaves not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Reaves is looking to stall here but Jones recovers full guard.
Reaves sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reaves tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reaves doesn't seem bothered though.
Reaves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
As Reaves tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Reaves manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Jones rushes Reaves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Reaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reaves.
Reaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Daniel Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reaves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaves tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reaves defends well and Jones ends up having to push Reaves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reaves throws a leg kick but Jones checks it. #CL2#
Reaves rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Reaves jumps guard.
Reaves working a defensive guard but Jones passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents Reaves from improving his position.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Reaves trying to control here.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones prevents Reaves from getting the reversal.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones moves to take his opponent's back.
Reaves wants to escape the position.
Reaves just trying to survive but Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Jones looking for the choke but no joy.
Even with his hooks in, Jones manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3#
Reaves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jones.
Daniel Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones wants to control but Reaves is keeping busy.
Reaves tries to escape but Jones has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reaves manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Reaves. #SU#
Reaves is working an open guard so Jones takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reaves keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones cracks the inside of Reaves's front leg.
Reaves shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reaves's waist but Reaves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side. #T4##CL#
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reaves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.#TD2#
Reaves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Jones wants to sweep here but Reaves controlling him for the moment.
Reaves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reaves wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Reaves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reaves pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Daniel Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Reaves tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reaves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaves takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaves up against the cage.
Reaves jumps guard but Jones stands there with Reaves around his waist. Reaves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Reaves letting Jones take a breather here.
Reaves is struggling to control the position.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Reaves pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Reaves misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Reaves.
Jones dives in and grabs Reaves's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reaves pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Reaves is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reaves dives in for a single leg takedown but Jones sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Reaves feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Reaves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Jones pushes Reaves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reaves avoids the head kick by Jones.
Reaves throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Reaves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones tries to clinch there but Reaves circles away.
#CL2#
Reaves moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jones pulls guard successfully.
Reaves 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. #T3#
Reaves looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reaves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones has his foot on Reaves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reaves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reaves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reaves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones wants to stand but Reaves is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Reaves is out of range.
Reaves misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
Reaves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jones was covering up waiting for the punch and Reaves finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Jones pushes Reaves off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Jones!
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