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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Reagan (ranked 3018 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Tony Rivers (ranked 438 p4p, 446 weight class). Tony Rivers struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ethan Reagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reagan decides to stand back up.
Rivers looks for a takedown but Reagan sprawls well.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Reagan's shoulder, as Reagan tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reagan pinned against the cage. Reagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reagan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reagan throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers'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.
Reagan blocks an uppercut.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagan is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Reagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Reagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Reagan throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Reagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers 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.
Reagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reagan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivers is on him like a limpet, forcing Reagan back against the cage.
Reagan is trying to stall.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reagan is trying to break free.
Rivers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reagan's efforts to push away.
Reagan can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reagan.
Reagan is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers dives in and grabs Reagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Reagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rivers avoided it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reagan.
Ethan Reagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Reagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Reagan is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reagan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reagan up against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan slows down the pace here.
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reagan's sensitive parts.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Reagan sets himself, and Rivers steps forward looking for the clinch! Reagan avoids it this time.
Reagan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivers goes for a double leg but Reagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reagan continues to drive forward.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reagan as he jumps to the side.
Reagan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan 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!
Reagan goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Reagan trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reagan into the cage.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reagan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rivers breaks the clinch.
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Reagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reagan darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Reagan into the cage.
As Reagan backs off Rivers throws a huge counter combo but Reagan manages to avoid it all.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagan is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but Reagan blocks it.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers clinches.
Reagan jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reagan has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reagan is on top in guard.
Reagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers controls Reagan momentarily but Reagan frees himself.
Reagan controlling from the top position.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Reagan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers wants to sweep here but Reagan controlling him for the moment.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reagan gets a clinch.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reagan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Reagan is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reagan shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reagan defends it nicely.
Reagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Reagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Reagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Reagan!
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hype
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