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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves's entrance music is Motley Crye - Kickstart My Heart. A fine choice. Xander Coll acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steve Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Coll gets a clinch.
Coll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but Coll blocks it.
Reeves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Coll is controlling the position.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coll backwards.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves scores with a nice head shot.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coll tries to clinch but Reeves is having none of it.
Coll fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but Coll blocks it.
Coll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reeves tries to circle away but Coll has him pinned against the cage.
Reeves working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll clinches.
Reeves fails to pull guard.
Reeves misses with a knee to the head.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Coll has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Coll has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves tries to break the clinch but Coll is controlling the position.
Reeves working aggressively here.
Coll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reeves backwards.
Coll works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Coll content to stall in guard here.
Reeves has his foot on Coll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coll works his way back into a safe position though.
Coll slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves controls Coll momentarily but Coll frees himself.
Coll trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves misses with a series of wild punches.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coll as he avoids it easily.
Coll takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Reeves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reeves jumps guard and drags Coll to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reeves pulls Coll in to control the position.
Coll trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves looking to control.
Coll wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Coll is aware though and is defending well.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Reeves is trying to control the position but Coll postures up.
Coll controlling from the top position.
Reeves throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Coll doesn't manage to clinch there - Reeves circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Coll tries to clinch but Reeves moves away
and Reeves counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reeves.
Coll is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Coll is keeping the position.
Coll is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.
Reeves looking to pass the guard.
Coll seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coll preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coll has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Coll will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Coll looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coll lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reeves!
Coll trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reeves throwing hammer fists to the chest of Coll. What's that going to do exactly?
Coll is breathing heavily.
Reeves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Coll's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to escape the mount.
Coll sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Coll's attempts to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coll checks the leg kick nicely there.
Coll avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. Coll tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coll manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeves gets a takedown into half guard.
Reeves seems to be working for a kimura but Coll defends the submission attempt.
Coll is doing well to control the position and prevent Reeves from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reeves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reeves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coll does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Coll wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeves seems to be looking for submissions.
Coll controlling the position for now.
Coll trying to hold on to Reeves's head to control him but Reeves postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Coll looks to clinch
so Reeves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll seems keen to control Reeves's posture.
Coll looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reeves is one step ahead there.
Coll keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Coll controlling Reeves's posture.
Steve Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Coll keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Coll is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Coll controls Reeves momentarily but Reeves frees himself.
Coll is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reeves lands with a slapping head kick.
Coll stuffs the takedown.
Coll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Coll clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Reeves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Coll comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Reeves dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coll just stands there and leans against the cage.
Coll turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Coll manages to end up in side control.
Reeves struggling a bit here.
Coll is staying tight to Reeves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Coll working away.
Reeves is looking to regain half guard here but Coll keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Reeves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Coll trying to control the action but Reeves is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll controls the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coll darts in and clinches Reeves up against the cage.
Coll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves is working for takedown but Coll is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reeves prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coll smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is looking to chop away at Coll's legs.
Coll has managed to clinch.
Reeves tries to break free but Coll pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reeves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reeves looking to control.
Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Coll trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard.
Reeves is trying to keep Coll in close.
Coll showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reeves working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves being controlled here, momentarily.
Coll trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Reeves is looking for a triangle but Coll pushes his legs off easily.
Coll is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coll trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Coll trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Coll from controlling successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Xander Coll just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves shoots in and bounces Coll off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Coll controlling Reeves's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xander Coll.
I think Coll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xander Coll!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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