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Event:
GC 378 Paris vs Somebody
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reese.
Smyth wants to clinch up but Reese keeps it at a distance.
Reese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Reese gets a clinch.
Reese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smyth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reese makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reese pushes Smyth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Smyth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smyth wants to clinch up but Reese keeps it at a distance.
Smyth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reese.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smyth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reese lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth misses the jab.#TD2#
Smyth looking to score a takedown here. Reese is defending well but Smyth drives through and ends up in Reese's guard.
Reese scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Reese slaps away a takedown attempt from Smyth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smyth is defended easily by Reese.
Zayaan Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Smyth.
Smyth looks for the body kick but Reese saw that one coming.
Reese looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smyth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reese but Reese pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smyth tries to close the distance and clinch but Reese swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smyth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reese catches Smyth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
An inside leg kick from Smyth misses.
Smyth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reese.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
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!
Reese scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Reese throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smyth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reese is in Smyth's guard.#SU#
Reese decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smyth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reese scores with a hook to the body. Smyth takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smyth swats away the attempt to clinch by Reese.
Reese lands a jab to the head.
Reese getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reese uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smyth has time to react.
Smyth throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smyth stuns Reese with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Smyth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reese manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smyth is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.#T3#
Reese keeping moving, preventing Smyth from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Smyth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reese is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reese has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Reese controlling from the top position.
Smyth managing to control the 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.#SU#
Smyth is working an open guard so Reese takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Smyth looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt.
Reese lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reese works the jab nicely.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smyth connects with the punch.
Smyth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zayaan Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smyth tries to clinch up.
Reese moves out of range of the leg kick from Smyth.#CL#
Reese has closed the distance and engaged Smyth in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayaan Reese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reese 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayaan Reese!
A very excited looking Zayaan Reese 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:
GC 374 Banahatti Vs Komaroff
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Puelles walks into a stiff left hand from Reese.
Reese lands a nice shot that snaps Puelles's head back.
Reese has a takedown stuffed.
Puelles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puelles misses with a double jab.
Reese lands a leg kick that knocks Puelles off balance momentarily.
Reese shoots in for a double leg but Puelles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Reese drives through with a takedown into guard.
Puelles wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Puelles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Puelles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
It looks like Reese might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Reese passes Puelles's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reese controlling the action here.
Reese is thwarting Puelles's attempts to control the position.
Reese thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Puelles's head.
Reese seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Puelles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reese.
Reese throws a leg kick but Puelles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puelles half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
A big right from Reese misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Puelles misses its target.
Puelles looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reese finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zayaan Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Reese clinches up against the cage.
Puelles takes a shot to the head.
Reese is working for takedown but Puelles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claudio Puelles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayaan Reese.#BC#
Puelles breaks the clinch.
Reese looks for a takedown but Puelles sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Puelles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reese is looking to chop away at Puelles's legs.
Puelles takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
Reese has managed to clinch.
Reese blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Reese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Reese.
Reese throws a looping overhand right but Puelles ducks down to avoid it.
Puelles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Puelles is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Puelles's head coaches at LA Wellness Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puelles is fending him off so far but Reese persists. Nope, Puelles circles away and we're back to standing.
Puelles blocks a low kick nicely.
Reese fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Puelles on the side of the head.
Good shot there by Reese.
Puelles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puelles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reese swivels and escapes.
Puelles slips under a jab.
Puelles looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Puelles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reese was well out of range. Poor timing from Puelles.
Reese scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reese stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reese wants it to stay on the feet.
Puelles throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reese throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reese misses with a two punch combination.
Puelles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayaan Reese dominated that round.
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#
Puelles looks to land a right hand but Reese moved out of range.
Reese fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reese misses with a low kick.
Reese tests Puelles's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Puelles misses the shot to the body.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puelles.
Puelles walks into a jab.
Reese tries for a takedown but Puelles circles away easily
and Puelles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reese throws a low kick but Puelles avoids it.
Reese has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese throws a right hand that misses
and Puelles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reese lands a jab to the nose.
Zayaan Reese seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reese connects with a leg kick.
Reese shoots in and drives through. Puelles sprawls well.
Puelles is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Reese lunges at Puelles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puelles's hand.
Puelles throws the left hand but Reese avoids the punch easily.
Reese throws a lazy right hand but Puelles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reese lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reese connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Puelles scores with a body shot.
Jab by Reese.
Puelles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reese.
Puelles throws a hook but Reese avoids it easily.
Puelles with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reese to score with a decent uppercut.
Puelles leaves Reese with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claudio Puelles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayaan Reese.
Puelles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puelles.
Puelles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Reese throws a shot from downtown. Puelles moves away and avoids it.
Reese throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Reese closes the distance and pushes Puelles back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese blocking some punches.
A short right from Reese. #BC2#
Reese breaks the clinch.
Reese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puelles's waist but Puelles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reese off to one side.
Reese connects with the punch.
Reese misses with the combination.
Puelles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reese.
Puelles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reese just manages to avoid it.
Puelles stuffs the takedown attempt from Reese. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Reese throws a lazy right hand but Puelles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reese gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Puelles counters with a right hand to the body.
Reese is breathing heavily.#T3#
Puelles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Puelles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puelles shoots in and drives through. Reese sprawls well.
Reese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puelles.
Reese ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Reese gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reese tries to pull guard but Puelles holds him up against the cage and eventually Reese drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Puelles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Puelles as he jumps to the side.
As Reese backs away, Puelles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Puelles throws a leg kick but Reese sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reese feints a jab promting Puelles to slip. Reese then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Puelles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T4#
Puelles has a takedown stuffed.
Puelles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reese sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Puelles somewhat.
Reese throws a one two combo.
Reese has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puelles misses the jab.
Puelles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puelles throws a body punch but Reese moves out of range.
Reese looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Puelles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puelles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puelles appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zayaan Reese 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Reese.
Reese looks to land a right hand but Puelles moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Puelles misses the target.
Puelles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Reese misses the target.
Reese swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Puelles.
Reese jabs Puelles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puelles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Puelles walks into a stiff left hand from Reese.
Puelles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reese can pounce on him.
Reese tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puelles defends well and Reese ends up having to push Puelles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puelles throwing a counter right hand but Reese manages to avoid it.
Puelles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Puelles defending well as Reese loads up on a big left hand.
Puelles is looking to chop away at Reese's legs. #T1#
Puelles walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reese checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reese throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puelles on the side of the head. #ROC2#Puelles is rocked!
Reese shoots in and drives through. Puelles sprawls well.
Reese throws a series of punches but Puelles moves out of range.
Puelles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reese tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puelles defends well and Reese ends up having to push Puelles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Claudio Puelles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zayaan Reese.
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reese misses with a looping left.
Puelles gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reese.
Puelles throws a sloppy head kick and Reese moves out of range easily.
Reese works the jab nicely.
Puelles connects with a single shot there.
Reese misses with a hook
and Puelles counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reese.
A quick step to the side and Puelles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puelles looks to land a left hand but Reese moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Reese shoots and misses
enabling Puelles to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puelles stuffs the takedown attempt from Reese. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Puelles on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reese 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 jab from Reese finds it's way through Puelles's defenses.
Reese misses with a looping right.
Reese shoots for a takedown but Puelles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puelles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reese pivots, looking for a leg kick but Puelles is out of range and Reese settles back down.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but Puelles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese lands an overhand right.
Reese misses with a leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Reese drives through and clinches with Puelles against the cage.
Puelles lands an uppercut.
Reese throws a head punch that misses.
Reese has Puelles pushed against the cage.
Puelles misses with a body punch.
Reese misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Reese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Puelles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reese throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reese misses with a low kick as Puelles jumps back.
Reese throws a big shot that misses.
Reese tries for a takedown but Puelles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Puelles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reese.
Reese is looking to score with low kicks.
Puelles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Reese with a hook.
Reese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Puelles avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Puelles misses the target.
Puelles walks into a stiff left hand from Reese.
Claudio Puelles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zayaan Reese is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reese blocks a low kick nicely.
Reese throws a good cross that connects.
Reese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Puelles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reese can pounce on him.
Reese lands with an uppercut that bounces Puelles off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zayaan Reese comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reese 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zayaan Reese!
Zayaan Reese 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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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
De Wolf closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Reese breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Reese. #CL#
Reese clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Reese breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zayaan Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
De Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
De Wolf tries a body shot but Reese blocks it.
Reese gets underhooks to prevent De Wolf's takedown attempt.
Reese lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reese scores with a shoulder strike.
De Wolf tries to pull guard but Reese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reese is stalling here.
Reese misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
De Wolf ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. De Wolf no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese 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.
Reese wants to stand but De Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Reese stops De Wolf from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Wolf keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Reese wants to stand but De Wolf has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but De Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reese keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
De Wolf rushes Reese and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reese prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zayaan Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sander De Wolf.
Reese is trying to stall.
#TD2#
De Wolf pulls guard successfully.
De Wolf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reese controls the pace.
Reese looking to sit in guard and control but De Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
De Wolf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Reese utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reese is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw De Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.
De Wolf wants to pass the guard but Reese is keeping the position.
De Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Reese's brow.
Reese preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Wolf is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Reese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De Wolf works over Reese with some ground and pound from guard.
De Wolf is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Wolf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Wolf looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reese thumps De Wolf with a low kick.#CL2#
De Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sander De Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Reese.#TD#
Reese gets the takedown into side control.
Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but De Wolf keeps working. #SUB#
Reese wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Wolf, who protects the arm well.
De Wolf is not content to let Reese control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese throwing strikes but De Wolf manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Reese taking a bit of punishment here - De Wolf scoring with strikes.
Sander De Wolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Wolf working away.
De Wolf creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control.
De Wolf lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from De Wolf crashes against the mat.
De Wolf lands an elbow.
De Wolf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reese keeps working.
Reese wants to get back to his feet.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.#T2#
Reese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reese to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from De Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.
De Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The ground and pound from De Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
De Wolf working the body and head with strikes.
De Wolf lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
De Wolf landing strikes.
Reese is pushing De Wolf's head away, looking to escape. De Wolf manages to hold on to the position though.
De Wolf cracks Reese with a big elbow.
Reese is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
De Wolf working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reese is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reese is not content to let De Wolf control the position.
Reese seems a little lost for a moment, as De Wolf dominates the positioning.#T4#
De Wolf working the ground and pound.
Reese is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De Wolf is controlling him well.
De Wolf lands a nice forearm strike.
Reese struggling a bit here.
De Wolf misses with the ground and pound.
Reese takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Wolf working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sander De Wolf 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! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Reese moves into range and clinches up with De Wolf.
Reese working aggressively here.
De Wolf tries for a takedown but Reese manages to get underhooks.
Reese misses with some punches.
#TD2#
De Wolf successfully pulls guard.
De Wolf keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reese postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! De Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reese, into his guard. #REVB#
De Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Wolf working some strikes from top position.
De Wolf postures up in Reese's guard and throws a big left but Reese blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Wolf lands a couple of digs.
De Wolf with a nice head shot there.
De Wolf is stalling in the full guard.
De Wolf is working Reese over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
De Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Wolf trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
De Wolf throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
De Wolf throws a strike but Reese rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De Wolf wants to stand and escape but Reese is having none of it.
Reese looking to sit in guard and control but De Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reese has momentary wrist control but De Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
De Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Wolf lands a couple of elbows.
De Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reese has wrist control.
De Wolf scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Wolf trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom. #T3#
De Wolf is in close to Reese's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Wolf 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.
De Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reese being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
De Wolf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reese, pushing him back against the cage.
Reese lands a shoulder strike.
Reese lands with a left to the head.
Reese slowing the pace effectively.
Reese scores with a shot to the side of De Wolf's head.
Zayaan Reese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reese working aggressively here.
De Wolf is trying to drag Reese to the mat but Reese just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sander De Wolf is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#BC#
Reese breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Reese has De Wolf up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reese doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reese looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sander De Wolf.
I've got De Wolf 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sander De Wolf! |
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Event:
GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese misses with a few strikes there.
Polus avoids the body shot from Reese.
Reese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Polus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reese, pushing him back against the cage.
Reese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Reese can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Polus stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
Polus lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Polus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus prevents a body shot from Reese.
Polus lands with a short shot to the head.
Reese misses with the head strike.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reese fails to land.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Polus has him pressed against the cage.
Reese slows down the pace here.
Polus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Reese misses with the head strike.
Reese stalling in the clinch but Polus improves position.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Polus is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polus.
Reese is trying to break free.
Polus lands an uppercut.
Polus lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Polus decides to pull guard.
Reese looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Reese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reese has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Polus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reese frees his head nicely. Oh but Polus has switched to an armbar! Reese is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 7
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese lands a nice shot that snaps Pettis's head back.
#CL2#
Reese gets a clinch.
Reese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pettis backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reese.
Pettis can't get the takedown.
Reese lands an uppercut.
Reese is pressed up against the cage. Pettis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reese down to the mat. Reese avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pettis misses with a takedown attempt
letting Reese counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Pettis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettis shoots and misses
and Reese counters with a two punch combo.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and Reese counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pettis. #CL2#
Reese drives through and clinches with Pettis against the cage.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pettis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reese lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reese lands with a left to the head.
Reese scores with a shot to the side of Pettis's head. #T1#
Pettis wants to take the fight to the mat but Reese manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reese lands an uppercut.
Pettis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reese prevents it.
#BC2#
Reese breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pettis with a poor takedown
and Pettis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Pettis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reese unleashes a big counter combination but Pettis bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reese lands a nice looking body shot.
Reese throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Pettis stumbling backwards into the cage! Pettis bounces back off the cage towards Reese, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Reese lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Reese celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Zayaan Reese!
Zayaan Reese 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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Event:
Byzantium 4
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kozlow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reese is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlow.
Jab, jab by Kozlow - just one landing.
Reese fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kozlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reese manages to circle out of the way.
Kozlow scores with a leg kick.
Kozlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlow cracks Reese with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kozlow scores with a nice head shot.
Kozlow is looking to slow Reese down with leg kicks.
Kozlow scores with a kick to the body.
Kozlow lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kozlow lands with an uppercut that bounces Reese off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Kozlow lands a jab to Reese's midsection.
Kozlow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kozlow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#KD#
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Reese tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Reese back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Zayaan Reese has been cut.
Kozlow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Academy Of Catch Wrestling in the buildup to the fight.
Kozlow's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reese under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kozlow, as that shot connected.
#ROC#Reese is rocked!
Reese avoids the head kick by Kozlow.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kozlow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Kozlow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kozlow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kozlow misses with a head kick.
Kozlow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kozlow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Kozlow takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Reese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Kozlow lands a big head kick that sends Reese tumbling to the mat! Kozlow takes a step backwards and waves Reese back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reese is still on wobbly legs! Can Kozlow finish him?
Kozlow lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reese off his feet! Reese tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kozlow! |
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Event:
Byzantium 2
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonatos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Antonatos misses with a hook
enabling Reese to counter with a crisp jab.
Reese lands with a nice combination. Antonatos backs away looking to recover.
Reese catches Antonatos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Antonatos misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Reese moves into the clinch.
Antonatos jumps guard but Reese turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reese digs a right hand underneath Antonatos's ribcage. Antonatos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reese lands a left hand.
Reese scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reese has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Antonatos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reese scores with a shot to the side of Antonatos's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reese digs a right hand underneath Antonatos's ribcage. Antonatos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Reese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reese lands a body shot.
Reese lands a hook that snaps the head of Antonatos backwards. #BC2#
Reese manages to break the clinch.
Reese lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Antonatos ducks right into an uppercut from Reese.
Antonatos has his takedown stuffed
and Reese counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimitri Antonatos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese works over Antonatos's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Reese lands with an uppercut that bounces Antonatos off the cage and back into range.
Reese is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reese lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Antonatos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Antonatos takes a shot to the head.
Antonatos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reese scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Reese breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Reese clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Reese escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Reese lands with a hook. Antonatos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reese lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Antonatos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Antonatos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Antonatos misses with a double jab
and Reese counters with a stiff right hand.
Reese cracks Antonatos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Antonatos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reese clobbers Antonatos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reese lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Reese.#CL#
Antonatos moves into range and clinches up with Reese.
Reese lands a left hand that snaps the head of Antonatos backwards.
Reese stalls.
Antonatos takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zayaan Reese 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#
Reese lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Reese rushes Antonatos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reese manages to break the clinch.
Reese chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reese moves into range and connects with a jab.
Antonatos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antonatos there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonatos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reese to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Reese tenderised Antonatos's leg. Antonatos is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Antonatos misses with a double jab
and Reese cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antonatos walks into a jab.
Reese shoots in and drives through. Antonatos sprawls well.
Antonatos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reese sizes up Antonatos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reese goes for a double leg but Antonatos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Antonatos continues to drive forward.
Antonatos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Reese scores with a jab. Antonatos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reese lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reese is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reese pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Antonatos back to the cage. Reese follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reese lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Reese moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reese. #T3#
Reese lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Reese breaks from the clinch.
Antonatos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Reese.
A cross from Reese lands.#CL#
Antonatos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reese lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Antonatos backwards. #BC2#
Reese pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Reese shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Antonatos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese working away.
Antonatos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reese's best efforts.
Reese is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Antonatos gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese won't allow Antonatos to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Antonatos is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Antonatos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Antonatos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reese swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Antonatos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Antonatos trying to control but Reese is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zayaan Reese 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Antonatos misses with a hook
and Antonatos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reese scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Reese has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reese lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Antonatos.
Reese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antonatos tries to pull guard but Reese forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Antonatos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reese displaying some good clinch control by pressing Antonatos up against the cage.#TD#
Antonatos pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Antonatos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reese content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Antonatos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reese doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reese manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reese must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reese is stalling in the full guard.
Reese postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reese preventing the sweep.
Reese throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Reese avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Reese is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reese won't allow Antonatos to sweep him here. #SUB#
Antonatos looking for a guillotine here but Reese defends easily.
Reese has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reese wants to stand but Antonatos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Antonatos controls Reese momentarily but Reese frees himself.
Antonatos 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.
Antonatos throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Antonatos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reese is aware though and is defending well.
Reese engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Antonatos throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Reese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Antonatos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reese has managed to get both his arms back between Antonatos's legs - danger averted.
Antonatos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Antonatos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zayaan Reese is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Reese stays in close to Antonatos's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Antonatos working for a triangle but Reese defends it easily.
Antonatos has a closed guard, preventing Reese from standing up.
Dimitri Antonatos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Reese is sitting in close to Antonatos's body. Antonatos has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reese is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reese is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Antonatos.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dimitri Antonatos! |
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