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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Reyes (ranked 2653 p4p, 2068 weight class) and Bentley Rocha (ranked 261 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bentley Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Hirohito Nitta and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes 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.
Ricky Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reyes.
Rocha shoots and misses
and Reyes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reyes defends well.
Rocha pulls Reyes in close to his closed guard and prevents Reyes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reyes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha has momentary wrist control but Reyes slips an elbow through the middle.
Reyes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha punching to the body, from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Reyes lands a couple of elbows.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Reyes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reyes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reyes preventing the sweep.
That's two 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.
Reyes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.
Reyes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rocha taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
Reyes is controlling the pace.
Rocha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reyes.
Reyes drops an elbow to the side of Rocha's head.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control but Reyes postures up.
Rocha is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Reyes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocha has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rocha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!
Rocha struggling to land strikes to the head as Reyes covers up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha is trying to stick to Reyes's back but Reyes is turning into Rocha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rocha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reyes.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Rocha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocha tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocha to the ground. Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick.
Reyes stuffs the takedown.
Ricky Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Rocha.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Rocha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocha darts in looking for a takedown but Reyes gets double underhooks and turns Rocha into the cage.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Rocha takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots in for a double leg but Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is in close to Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes works over Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.
Rocha working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Reyes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reyes trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Ricky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha striking off his back but it's not causing Reyes any problems.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reyes controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a shoot takedown. Rocha fights it but they end up in guard.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocha throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes advances position into side control!
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reyes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Reyes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rocha has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Reyes!
An out of breath Ricky Reyes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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