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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reepo (ranked 128 p4p, 126 weight class) and James River (ranked 11 p4p, 10 weight class). Jay Reepo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James River 's chin.
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140
17 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jay Reepo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, James River !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reepo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
River prevents a body shot from Reepo.
Reepo tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River .
River effectively controlling the action here.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Reepo backwards.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reepo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reepo tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
River works on Reepo's body with a couple of short punches.
Reepo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reepo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo blocks a body shot from River .
Reepo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Reepo.
A short right from River .
Reepo misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reepo working aggressively here.
River lands an uppercut.
River is trying to pull guard but Reepo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reepo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
River tries to work over Reepo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reepo after a bit of a struggle.
River is trying to stall.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Reepo controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Reepo fails to land.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Reepo tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Reepo lands with a short shot to the head.
River prevents a body shot from Reepo.
A short right from River on the inside.
I was talking to Reepo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reepo scores with a shoulder strike.
Reepo prevents a body shot from River .
A right hand to the body from Reepo.
A right hand to the body from River .
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo lands a right hand.
Reepo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reepo's elbow.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reepo.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reepo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reepo has River pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River .
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Reepo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
River is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reepo is just riding it out for now. River eventually gives up the hold.
Reepo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
River with the ground and pound but Reepo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
River lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River landing some decent shots from guard.
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
River has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reepo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
River with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo looking for a guillotine here but River defends easily.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reepo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! River has picked Reepo up and slammed him! Reepo can't keep hold of the triangle and River manages to pass to side control!
River is looking to take a break and control but Reepo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reepo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reepo tries to clinch there but River circles away.
Reepo throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reepo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses with a looping right.
Reepo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reepo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reepo throws a lazy right hand but River sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
River misses with a series of wild punches.
Reepo is looking to counter punch.
Reepo moves into the clinch successfully.
Reepo manages to break the clinch.
River has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reepo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reepo misses with a lunging right hand
and River counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by River .
Reepo keeping moving, preventing River from controlling successfully.
River works over Reepo with some ground and pound from guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reepo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. River doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. River manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River is working Reepo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
River wants to control from the top but Reepo keeps moving.
Reepo controls River momentarily but River frees himself.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reepo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reepo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! River escapes and throws Reepo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reepo sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from River there.
River perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
River has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
River scoring with strikes but Reepo is staying in there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo tries to reverse the position but River maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, River cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River controlling the position easily from mount.
River pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
River landing punches.
River connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reepo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
River is pressing down on Reepo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reepo is holding on for now.
River trying to control from Reepo's half guard. Reepo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reepo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reepo is trying to control the position but River postures up.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
River scoring with some ground and pound.
River stands up over Reepo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reepo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
River is in close to Reepo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reepo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reepo working for submissions but it's allowed River to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
River swings for the body but Reepo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reepo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River misses with a jab to the body
and Reepo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
River changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reepo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
River working away.
A lull in the action here as River stalls from top position.
Reepo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked River off and has taken his back!
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reepo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. River knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften River for a finish.
Reepo working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reepo tightening his grip on River , looking for the choke.
River trying to control the position but Reepo manages to sink in the hooks.
Jay Reepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reepo working for a choke but River is defending well.
Reepo keeps control of the position as River tries to break free.
River trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
River breaks Reepo's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Reepo looking for subs off his back but River has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reepo is looking to improve his position.
Reepo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
River lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells River 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
River working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reepo working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
River passes Reepo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reepo wants to improve his position but River is controlling well.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
River lands strikes from half guard.
River is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
River winds up and cracks Reepo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
River lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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