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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hercille Geraldo (ranked 6891 p4p, 540 weight class) and Eggsy Reeder (ranked 7208 p4p, 554 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hercille Geraldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eggsy Reeder!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geraldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Geraldo misses with a hook.
Eggsy Reeder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geraldo circles away quickly and effectively.
Reeder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geraldo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Geraldo seems content to control.
Reeder won't allow Geraldo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Geraldo tries to pass to full mount but Reeder defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geraldo is working hard here to advance position.
Geraldo content to control rather than advance.
Geraldo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reeder for as long as he can get away with.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Reeder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reeder darts in trying to clinch
and Geraldo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reeder's guard.
Geraldo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Geraldo controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeder is working an open guard so Geraldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reeder throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Geraldo jabs at Reeder's body.
Geraldo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geraldo stops a takedown attempt from Reeder.
Reeder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Geraldo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Geraldo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geraldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeder is keeping the position for now.
Geraldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geraldo is one step ahead there.
Geraldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Geraldo passes Reeder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geraldo controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercille Geraldo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Geraldo walks into a jab.
Reeder misses with a double jab
and Geraldo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reeder avoids the elbow strike from Geraldo, against the cage.
Reeder working aggressively here.
Geraldo leaning against his opponent.
Geraldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeder throws a right and a left that Geraldo avoids nicely.
Geraldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeder shoots in but Geraldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reeder shoots in but Geraldo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Geraldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Geraldo dodges the punch combination from Reeder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geraldo misses with a body shot.
As Geraldo backs off Reeder throws a huge counter combo but Geraldo manages to avoid it all.
Geraldo misses with the combination.
Geraldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeder can do to turn this around?
Reeder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geraldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Geraldo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Geraldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Geraldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Reeder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geraldo 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.
Geraldo stands and steps away. Reeder gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Reeder does it's job there.
Reeder moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Geraldo defends well and Reeder ends up having to push Geraldo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Geraldo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hercille Geraldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eggsy Reeder.
Reeder is breathing heavily.
Reeder throws a lazy head kick
and Geraldo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Geraldo stays in close to Reeder's body and controls the position.
Geraldo gets to his feet. Reeder looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reeder throws a right and a left that Geraldo avoids nicely.
Geraldo throwing a counter right hand but Reeder manages to avoid it.
Eggsy Reeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reeder slips a straight right by Geraldo.
Geraldo avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Reeder tries to get set, Geraldo tries to push him back and clinch up but Reeder manages to avoid the attempt.
Reeder misses with a right hand
and Geraldo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reeder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Geraldo controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geraldo preventing the sweep.
Geraldo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Geraldo continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 Hercille Geraldo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Reeder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reeder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reeder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Geraldo.
Geraldo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Geraldo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reeder trying to hold on to Geraldo's head to control him but Geraldo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geraldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Geraldo throwing shots but Reeder is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Geraldo wants to stand up but Reeder is controlling the position.
Reeder trying to hold on to Geraldo's head to control him but Geraldo postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geraldo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reeder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Geraldo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reeder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geraldo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Geraldo passes Reeder's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geraldo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Geraldo lands a body shot.
Reeder tries to bum rush Geraldo with a series of wild strikes but Geraldo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reeder displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reeder misses with a two punch combination.
Geraldo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eggsy Reeder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geraldo slips a jab and a cross from Reeder.
Reeder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Geraldo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reeder scrambles back to his feet.
Geraldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Geraldo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geraldo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reeder won't allow Geraldo to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Geraldo tries to stand and escape but Reeder is controlling the position.
Geraldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reeder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Geraldo.
Geraldo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reeder defends it well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Geraldo controlling the action here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercille Geraldo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geraldo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercille Geraldo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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