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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason The Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason The Diamond!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Victor Reeves has been cut.
Reeves takes one to the chin there.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Diamond throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeves.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt - The Diamond sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Diamond closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jason The Diamond has been cut.
No joy there for The Diamond, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Diamond is looking to clinch.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reeves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Diamond throws a right hand that Reeves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reeves also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Reeves shoots for a double leg takedown but The Diamond sprawls well. He's pushed Reeves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reeves wants to clinch but The Diamond slips to the side
and Reeves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
The Diamond looks to land a combination. Reeves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Diamond throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The Diamond is breathing heavily.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reeves unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a heavy elbow.
The Diamond is trying to stand up.
Reeves landing strikes from the mount.
Reeves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Diamond looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves won't let The Diamond get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The referee warns The Diamond that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reeves content just to control the position here.
Reeves landing punches.
The Diamond wants to try and get back to his feet.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond tries to buck Reeves off but he can't manage it.
Reeves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Diamond because Reeves loaded up on that one.
The Diamond is trying to stand up.
Reeves can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Diamond is looking to escape.
The Diamond somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Reeves misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from The Diamond.
The Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
That's four 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.
Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reeves showed some decent athleticism there.
Reeves working the head and body with strikes.
The Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reeves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reeves might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control The Diamond kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Diamond on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jason The Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Diamond clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason The Diamond dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from The Diamond.
Jason The Diamond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeves blocks a head kick by The Diamond.
Reeves avoids the head kick by The Diamond.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Diamond throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Diamond scores with a hook to the body. Reeves takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reeves chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Diamond can pounce on him.
The Diamond tries to bum rush Reeves with a series of wild strikes but Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Diamond slips under a jab from Reeves.
The Diamond throws a lazy head kick
and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch.
The Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves throws out a loose jab but The Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Diamond sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond is not content to let Reeves control the position.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reeves sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Diamond is trying to stand up here but Reeves is controlling him well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Diamond misses with a straight left.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but The Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donk. The Diamond catches Reeves right on the button with a cross.
Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The Diamond on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Diamond tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Reeves is looking to take a break and control but The Diamond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Diamond is trying to get back to his feet.
Reeves working the ground and pound.
The Diamond pushes Reeves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reeves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
Reeves throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Diamond working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reeves.
Reeves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reeves working some strikes from top position.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Diamond kicks Reeves off and gets to his feet.
Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reeves feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reeves postures up in The Diamond's guard and throws a big left but The Diamond blocks it.
Reeves wants to control from the top but The Diamond keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reeves trying to control but The Diamond is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Diamond throws a low kick, looking for Reeves's leg but Reeves calmly moves out of range.
Jason The Diamond is winning the standup battle so far.
Reeves clinches with his opponent.
The Diamond wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, The Diamond scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Diamond tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
The is referee keeping an eye on Reeves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Victor Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Diamond moves into the clinch successfully.
The Diamond breaks the clinch.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Diamond but The Diamond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses
and Reeves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from breaking the clinch.
Reeves lands a nice elbow.
Reeves tries for a takedown. No joy.
The Diamond breaks from the clinch.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
The Diamond wants to clinch but Reeves slips to the side
and Reeves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reeves won't allow The Diamond to get back to his feet.
The Diamond pushes Reeves off and gets back to his feet.
The Diamond stuffs the takedown.
The Diamond throws a good cross that connects.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reeves is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Diamond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Diamond lands with an uppercut that bounces Reeves off the cage and back into rage.
The Diamond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond throws a head kick but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reeves throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The Diamond is trying to stand up here but Reeves is controlling him well.
The Diamond is staying active underneath Reeves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Diamond throws a body punch but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reeves is trying to get an arm triangle but The Diamond is defending well.
The Diamond pushes Reeves away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reeves gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reeves taking a breather here.
The Diamond tries to escape but Reeves is in control.
The Diamond taking a bit of punishment here - Reeves scoring with strikes.
The Diamond is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reeves trying to control the position but The Diamond is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
An inside leg kick lands from The Diamond.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Diamond.
The crowd cheers as The Diamond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reeves doesn't seem phased though.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reeves trying to control from The Diamond's half guard. The Diamond has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The Diamond pushes Reeves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Diamond fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Diamond throws a series of strikes that have Reeves backpedaling.
No luck for Reeves with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Diamond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Diamond paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reeves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Diamond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Diamond!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jason The Diamond did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but The Diamond saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Diamond connects with a body shot.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. The Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
The Diamond cracks Reeves with a right hand to the side of the head.
The Diamond throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily.
The Diamond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reeves throws a body punch but The Diamond moves out of range.
Reeves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Diamond is fending him off so far but Reeves persists. Nope, The Diamond circles away and we're back to standing.
The Diamond lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Diamond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Diamond wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Diamond wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves lands a couple of elbows.
The Diamond keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
The Diamond wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reeves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reeves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The Diamond is looking to escape.
Reeves wants to control but The Diamond is keeping him busy.
The Diamond is trying to stand.
Reeves is nestled in close to The Diamond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The Diamond is looking to escape.
Reeves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Diamond moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond throws a head kick that misses.
The Diamond misses the jab.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Diamond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Diamond cracks Reeves with a good jab.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves scores a takedown into full mount!
The Diamond is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reeves won't let The Diamond get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Reeves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The Diamond trying desperately to get to his feet.
The Diamond defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reeves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Victor Reeves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The Diamond tries to clinch up.
The Diamond looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Diamond throws a shot to the body.
The Diamond misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Diamond will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The Diamond sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The Diamond tries to kick Reeves off but Reeves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Diamond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reeves stops The Diamond from getting back to his feet.
Reeves is working for a kimura but The Diamond is defending it quite comfortably.
The Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Reeves there.
Reeves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reeves prevents The Diamond from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Diamond tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. The Diamond tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Diamond manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Diamond jabs Reeves right on the nose. Reeves blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Diamond tries to clinch but Reeves moves out of range.
The Diamond throws a nice looking combination but Reeves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Jason The Diamond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Reeves.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
The Diamond scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick from The Diamond lands but Reeves takes it in his stride.
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with The Diamond.
The Diamond tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
The Diamond is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Diamond avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The Diamond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Diamond swivels and escapes.
Reeves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Diamond tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Diamond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
The Diamond dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Diamond throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely.
The Diamond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reeves moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from The Diamond.
Reeves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Diamond throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reeves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reeves working the ground and pound.
The Diamond is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reeves has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Diamond, who protects the arm well.
The Diamond is trying to buck Reeves off.
Reeves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear The Diamond down.
Reeves working the head with strikes.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and The Diamond moves out of range easily.
Reeves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reeves dodges the punch combination from The Diamond.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
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 Jason The Diamond.
I think The Diamond 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Reeves!
Victor Reeves is the new welterweight champion!
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