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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Fedor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavior Reo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Fedor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavior Reo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedor shoots in but no luck this time.
Reo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fedor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out.
Reo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fedor shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fedor.
Reo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fedor misses with a looping left.
Reo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fedor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out.
Reo feints the counter takedown.
Reo shoots in for a takedown but Fedor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fedor fails with the takedown.
Reo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fedor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fedor drags the fight down to the ground.
Reo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fedor wants to sweep but no luck.
Reo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fedor is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fedor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fedor has escaped and now he's on top!
Fedor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fedor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fedor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fedor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reo!
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.
Reo tries for a kimura but Fedor is defending well.
Reo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fedor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Reo is trying to get an arm triangle but Fedor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fedor has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xavior Reo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fedor shoots in and drives through. Reo sprawls well.
Fedor looks for the body kick but Reo saw that one coming.
Fedor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reo.
Reo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fedor's waist but Fedor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reo off to one side.
Khabib Fedor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fedor shoots in but Reo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Fedor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedor shoots in looking for a takedown but Reo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fedor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fedor defends it well.
Fedor throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor dives in and grabs Reo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes down on Fedor's head and hops out.
Fedor fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fedor keeps the fight on the outside.
Fedor misses with a wild combination.
Reo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fedor swivels and escapes.
Fedor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reo is fending him off so far but Fedor persists. Nope, Reo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fedor somewhat.
Reo feints the counter takedown.
Reo tries to close the distance and clinch but Fedor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedor tries to avoid it but Reo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedor to the ground. Fedor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reo closes the distance and clinches up with Fedor, looking for a takedown. Reo pushes Fedor against the cage but Fedor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reo moves in looking to clinch but Fedor pushes him off.
Fedor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reo sprawls and moves away.
Fedor moves into the clinch.
Fedor is trying to push Reo away but Reo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fedor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reo uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reo is fighting to break Fedor's control of his arms but Fedor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fedor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reo has gone for a leg lock! Fedor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reo's guard.
Fedor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fedor postures up.
Fedor gets to his feet. Reo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fedor drives through and clinches with Reo against the cage.
Fedor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reo looking for a takedown.
Fedor is trying to break the clinch but Reo is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Fedor dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fedor closes the distance and clinches.
Fedor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fedor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fedor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reo, into his guard.
Fedor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fedor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reo for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedor wanted to stand there but Reo had control of the position.
Fedor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fedor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reo, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Fedor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fedor walks away with a smile on his face. Reo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khabib Fedor is winning the standup battle so far.
Fedor closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedor manages to pull guard.
Reo drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Reo as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fedor screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Reo! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Xavior Reo!
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