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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kareem Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Reeves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kareem Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeves sprawls well. Reeves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reeves scores with a leg kick.
Evans avoids the head kick by Reeves.
Reeves misses with a double jab.
Reeves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Evans has managed to clinch.
Evans is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reeves is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves gets underhooks to prevent Evans's takedown attempt.
Reeves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reeves content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans successfully pulls guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reeves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reeves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reeves throws a big right hand that misses.
Reeves postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Evans had control of the position.
Reeves preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Evans.
Reeves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reeves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reeves postures up.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves looks to clinch
and Evans counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Reeves controls his hands.
Reeves throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Evans forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeves.
Reeves jumps guard but Evans stands there with Reeves around his waist. Reeves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Evans just leaning against Reeves, taking a breather.
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tests Evans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reeves looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Evans could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reeves tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Evans clinches with his opponent.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.
Evans tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Evans drops back down to his feet.
Reeves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reeves lands with a right to the head.
Reeves stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Evans tries to land a leg kick but Reeves saw it coming and moves away.
Kareem Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeves has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reeves manages to get to full guard.
Evans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Evans tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to move into half guard but instead Reeves has managed to sweep!
Evans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reeves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Evans is proving hard to escape from.
Evans 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Evans has a closed guard, preventing Reeves from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reeves manages to get himself to full guard.
Reeves is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
Evans wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kareem Evans.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reeves swivels and escapes.
Alex Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Reeves. No joy for Evans on that attempt.
Reeves doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Evans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Reeves.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reeves tries to clinch but Evans is having none of it.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Reeves.
Reeves wants to clinch.
Evans has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Reeves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareem Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Reeves prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans stalling the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans is working for takedown but Reeves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kareem Evans will probably get the nod.
That's time! Evans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Reeves lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kareem Evans has been cut.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves successfully pulls guard.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reeves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves trying to control the position.
Evans trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Kareem Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reeves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeves lands a two punch combo.
Evans shoots in and gets a takedown into Reeves's guard.
Evans stops Reeves from standing up.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reeves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kareem Evans.
Evans throws a leg kick but Reeves sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reeves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reeves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reeves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves rushes Evans and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reeves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Evans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Evans has clasped his hands together around Reeves's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Evans is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reeves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Reeves tries to escape but Evans is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reeves's face as Evans controls the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans prevents Reeves from escaping the position.
Kareem Evans has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Evans paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Evans drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans works over Reeves with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Evans is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Evans!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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