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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Reacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Menezes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reacher's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Are Electric. Tiago Menezes looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Reacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tiago Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reacher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reacher wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reacher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menezes jabs Reacher right on the nose. Reacher blinks but takes it well.
Reacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reacher is looking to clinch.
Reacher on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reacher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menezes counters with a left to the body.
A head kick from Reacher lands but Menezes takes it in his stride.
It looks like Tiago Menezes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reacher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Reacher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menezes's waist but Menezes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reacher off to one side.
Reacher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reacher wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Reacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Menezes.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reacher but Reacher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Menezes looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes fails to land with a series of punches.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reacher as he jumps to the side.
Reacher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menezes as he jumps to the side.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reacher is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Reacher circles away and we're back to standing.
Reacher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reacher shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reacher just misses with a punch to the body.
Reacher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Menezes stuffs the takedown attempt from Reacher. Reacher gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reacher closes the distance and pushes Menezes back into the cage.
Reacher breaks from the clinch.
Reacher shoots in looking for a takedown. Menezes tries to sprawl out of it but Reacher keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menezes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Reacher shoots in for a double leg but Menezes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reacher dives in and grabs Menezes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menezes pushes down on Reacher's head and hops out.
Menezes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Menezes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reacher defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher trying to control but Menezes postures up.
Reacher tries to get to full guard but Menezes has control of the leg.
Menezes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reacher won't allow Menezes to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reacher is trying is best to control the position here.
Reacher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reacher!
Menezes controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reacher is trying to stand.
Menezes controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reacher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Reacher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tiago Menezes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reacher tries to clinch up.
Reacher avoids a punch combination nicely.
Menezes doesn't manage to clinch there - Reacher circles away.
Reacher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reacher fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menezes avoids it really well and circles away.
Menezes gets a clinch.
Reacher can't break the clinch.
Reacher trying to stall but Menezes improves his position.
Menezes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reacher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menezes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reacher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reacher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Menezes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Reacher trying to stand up but can't free himself from Menezes's guard.
Reacher trying to control but Menezes is working from the bottom.
Menezes seems keen to control Reacher's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reacher gets to his feet - Menezes follows without any prompting.
Reacher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Menezes tries to avoid it but Reacher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Menezes to the ground. Menezes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Reacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menezes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menezes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menezes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menezes keeps the fight on the outside.
Reacher tries a head kick but it misses.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Menezes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Menezes.
Reacher tries for a takedown but Menezes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Menezes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Menezes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menezes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reacher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menezes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Reacher with that takedown attempt.
Menezes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reacher's waist but Reacher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menezes off to one side.
Reacher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menezes sprawls well. Menezes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reacher gets slowly back to his feet.
Reacher gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reacher controls Menezes momentarily but Menezes frees himself.
Reacher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menezes stops Reacher from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes stopping the sweep attempt from Reacher.
Menezes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiago Menezes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tiago Menezes's cut.
That's time! Reacher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Menezes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reacher moves to clinch but Menezes breaks away
and Menezes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menezes.
Menezes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reacher walks away with a smile on his face. Menezes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reacher clinches with his opponent.
Reacher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menezes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reacher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menezes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Menezes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menezes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Menezes as Reacher shoots in.
Reacher throws a low kick but Menezes avoids it.
Menezes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Reacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiago Menezes.
Reacher wants to clinch up but Menezes keeps it at a distance.
Reacher shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menezes defends it nicely.
Menezes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Menezes wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes moves in looking to clinch but Reacher pushes him off.
Menezes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reacher circles away.
Reacher misses with a double jab
and Menezes counters with a straight right hand.
Reacher misses with a body shot.
Menezes shoots in looking for a takedown. Reacher tries to sprawl out of it but Menezes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reacher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reacher clinches.
Reacher tries to work over Menezes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reacher jumps guard but Menezes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reacher letting Menezes take a breather here.
Reacher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reacher fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Menezes tries to keep at a distance but Reacher has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menezes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reacher's brow.
Reacher jumps guard and drags Menezes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Menezes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes shoots for a double leg takedown but Reacher sprawls well. He's pushed Menezes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack Reacher is winning the standup battle so far.
Reacher shoots in for a takedown but Menezes shows good takedown defense.
Menezes shoots in for a double leg but Reacher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reacher fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menezes forces Reacher back against the cage and clinches.
Menezes is looking for a takedown.
Reacher tries to score a body lock takedown but Menezes shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menezes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reacher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menezes circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Jack Reacher.
I think Reacher has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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hype
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