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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Reams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Doestevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doestevsky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New Divide kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Samuel Doestevsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wade Reams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Doestevsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doestevsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reams sprawls well initially but Doestevsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Doestevsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Reams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky is pressing down on Reams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reams is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reams is trying to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky is thwarting Reams's attempts to control the position.
Reams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doestevsky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky prevents Reams from improving his position.
Doestevsky stands up from half guard.
Doestevsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
Doestevsky throws an elbow that misses. Reams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doestevsky's guard. Nice move by Reams!
Doestevsky looking to control.
Reams is looking to work some ground and pound but Doestevsky has wrist control.
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams stands and throws Doestevsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reams throws a strike aimed at the side of Doestevsky's head but Doestevsky avoids it well.
Reams swings around for an armbar but Doestevsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reams's guard.
Reams trying to keep a closed guard but Doestevsky is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Doestevsky wants to get up but he can't break Reams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Doestevsky looks winded!
Doestevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doestevsky drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reams!
Doestevsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Reams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Doestevsky is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Doestevsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Doestevsky regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Reams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doestevsky with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Doestevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Doestevsky trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Doestevsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reams trying to control but Doestevsky is working from the bottom.
Reams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reams tries to free his leg and advance position but Doestevsky is retaining full guard.
Reams working some strikes from top position.
Reams stands and throws Doestevsky's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doestevsky is looking to regain half guard here but Reams keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doestevsky's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Doestevsky will probably get the nod.
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.
Some wild striking there from Doestevsky.
Doestevsky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Doestevsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doestevsky wants to work for an arm triangle but Reams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reams is looking for a triangle but Doestevsky pushes his legs off easily.
Doestevsky preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Doestevsky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Doestevsky stopping the sweep attempt from Reams.
Reams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doestevsky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doestevsky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doestevsky trying to move into half guard but instead Reams has managed to sweep!
Doestevsky controlling Reams's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Doestevsky has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reams trying to control but Doestevsky is working from the bottom.
Doestevsky is trying to keep Reams in close.
Reams won't allow Doestevsky to sweep him here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Doestevsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Doestevsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Reams keeps moving.
Reams wants to sweep but no luck.
Samuel Doestevsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky wants to control from the top but Reams keeps moving.
Doestevsky looking to sit in guard and control but Reams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Doestevsky is trying to keep Reams in close.
Reams wants to control from the top but Doestevsky keeps moving.
Doestevsky controls Reams momentarily but Reams frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky has control of Reams's left arm, preventing Reams from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Samuel Doestevsky wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick from Reams lands but Doestevsky takes it in his stride.
Doestevsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Doestevsky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Doestevsky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reams tries to bench press Doestevsky off him but Doestevsky keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Doestevsky off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doestevsky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reams's guard. Nice work there by Doestevsky.
Reams working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Doestevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Doestevsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reams tries to roll over but Doestevsky keeps him under control.
Doestevsky works his way into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doestevsky stands up and beckons Reams to his feet.
Doestevsky drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doestevsky scoring with some ground and pound.
Doestevsky is pushing down on Reams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reams is fighting to maintain full guard but Doestevsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reams manages to get to full guard.
Doestevsky postures up.
Doestevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Reams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doestevsky throws an elbow that misses. Reams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doestevsky's guard. Nice move by Reams!
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.
Wade Reams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doestevsky 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.
Reams postures up in Doestevsky's guard and throws a big left but Doestevsky blocks it.
Reams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reams is trying to control. Doestevsky wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doestevsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doestevsky tries to roll over but Reams keeps him under control.
Reams seems to be working for a kimura but Doestevsky defends the submission attempt.
Reams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reams seems to be looking for submissions.
Doestevsky is staying active underneath Reams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samuel Doestevsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reams seems to be working for a kimura but Doestevsky defends the submission attempt.
Reams misses with a head shot. Doestevsky uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reams is looking to work some ground and pound but Doestevsky has wrist control.
Doestevsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reams is one step ahead there.
Reams postures up in Doestevsky's guard and throws a big left but Doestevsky blocks it.
Doestevsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doestevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Reams is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reams throwing strikes from guard but Doestevsky blocks nicely.
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 Wade Reams.
Well Doestevsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Doestevsky!
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RATING
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