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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Reincarneited (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Riggs!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reincarneited cracks a nice hook into Riggs's ribs.
Reincarneited feints and as Riggs raises his hands in defense, Reincarneited changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggs controlling Reincarneited's posture.
Riggs being controlled here, momentarily.
Riggs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Reincarneited has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited trying to control but Riggs is working from the bottom.
Reincarneited missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reincarneited looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reincarneited.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reincarneited can pounce on him.
Riggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Reincarneited counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Riggs throws a sloppy body shot
and Reincarneited counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Riggs won't allow Reincarneited to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reincarneited frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reincarneited throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reincarneited is landing with some decent strikes but Riggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reincarneited wants to control the pace but Riggs is squirming around nicely.
Reincarneited thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited raining down shots from the mount!
Reincarneited can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Riggs is looking to escape.
Reincarneited working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Riggs slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reincarneited. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riggs is staying active underneath Reincarneited, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reincarneited trying to pass the guard but Riggs defending well.
Reincarneited passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reincarneited thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reincarneited looking to finish Riggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Riggs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Reincarneited dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reincarneited feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riggs's calf.
Riggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reincarneited counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Reincarneited from controlling successfully.
Reincarneited trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reincarneited is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reincarneited stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reincarneited shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Riggs manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Riggs keeping moving, preventing Reincarneited from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Reincarneited is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reincarneited throwing strikes from guard but Riggs blocks nicely.
Riggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reincarneited working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reincarneited wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Reincarneited is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reincarneited wants to pass the guard but Riggs is keeping the position.
Riggs looking for a sweep. Not yet Riggs, not yet.
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.
Reincarneited sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reincarneited works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Riggs is trying is best to control the position here.
Reincarneited not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reincarneited is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Riggs is just riding it out for now. Reincarneited eventually gives up the hold.
Reincarneited is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Reincarneited dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reincarneited slips under a jab.
Riggs misses with a body shot
and Reincarneited counters with a slapping leg kick.
Riggs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reincarneited counters with a right hand to the body.
Reincarneited shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Riggs's guard.
Reincarneited postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reincarneited loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Riggs scores with a jab to the body.
Eddie Riggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Reincarneited there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riggs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reincarneited to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riggs wants to sweep here but Reincarneited controlling him for the moment.
Reincarneited wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reincarneited accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reincarneited postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Reincarneited postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reincarneited advances to half guard.
Reincarneited is taking a breather. Riggs says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reincarneited is looking to stall here but Riggs recovers full guard.
Reincarneited postures up and lands a big shot to Riggs's brow.
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.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reincarneited drops back looking for a leg! Riggs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riggs manages to kick Reincarneited off! Reincarneited jumps back into Riggs's guard.
Riggs controls Reincarneited momentarily but Reincarneited frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Reincarneited clearly takes 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.
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reincarneited was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Reincarneited moved out of range nicely.
Riggs misses with an uppercut.
Riggs misses with a combination
so Reincarneited counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riggs is keeping the position for now.
Reincarneited trying to control the position from guard on top but Riggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reincarneited advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Riggs is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reincarneited wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Reincarneited moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reincarneited tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two 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.
Reincarneited tries for a kimura but Riggs is defending well.
Reincarneited throws a strike aimed at the side of Riggs's head but Riggs avoids it well.
Helio Reincarneited overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs dodges the ground and pound from Reincarneited.
Reincarneited is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reincarneited.
Riggs throws a lazy right hand but Reincarneited sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Riggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reincarneited rather than just go for the knockout.
Reincarneited throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Riggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reincarneited counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited postures up in Riggs's guard and throws a big left but Riggs blocks it.
Reincarneited wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
Reincarneited is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riggs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riggs has escaped and now he's on top!
Reincarneited had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Riggs is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reincarneited Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Riggs's back instead.
Riggs prevents Reincarneited from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helio Reincarneited had his way with Eddie Riggs in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Riggs throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riggs scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reincarneited lands a high kick!
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reincarneited moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reincarneited lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eddie Riggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reincarneited avoids a punch combination nicely.
Riggs misses with a hook to the body
and Reincarneited counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Riggs!
Reincarneited is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Riggs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Riggs that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Riggs is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reincarneited looking to control but Riggs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reincarneited misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Reincarneited there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reincarneited throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Riggs because Reincarneited loaded up on that one.
Reincarneited goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Riggs is on top in guard.
Reincarneited manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reincarneited thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited goes for an armbar but Riggs turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Riggs.
Reincarneited looking for a sweep. Not yet Reincarneited, not yet.
Reincarneited has Riggs pulled in close to control his posture.
Reincarneited 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.
Reincarneited working for a triangle but Riggs defends it easily.
Helio Reincarneited is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Reincarneited looking for a sweep. Not yet Reincarneited, not yet.
Eddie Riggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reincarneited trying to control the position.
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 Helio Reincarneited.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reincarneited, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Reincarneited!
Helio Reincarneited retains his light heavyweight title!
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