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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Reeves (ranked 24741 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pormax Zamar (ranked 7872 p4p, 0 weight class). Pormax Zamar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morgan Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pormax Zamar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zamar misses with the ground and pound.
Zamar is looking to take a break and control but Reeves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reeves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zamar.
Zamar throws a strike aimed at the side of Reeves's head but Reeves avoids it well.
Reeves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zamar is trying to work for a kimura but Reeves is defending well.
Reeves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zamar wants to free his trapped foot but Reeves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Zamar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reeves won't allow Zamar to pass to mount.
Zamar is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reeves is trying to stand up here but Zamar is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zamar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reeves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zamar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves dodges the ground and pound from Zamar.
Reeves is trying to control Zamar's posture but Zamar avoids it.
Reeves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zamar misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Zamar crashes against the mat.
Reeves managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zamar.
Reeves defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zamar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zamar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reeves is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zamar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zamar decides to stand back up.
Zamar tries to clinch up but Reeves circles away and keeps his distance.
As Zamar looks to move away, Reeves throws a big counter combo but Zamar just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reeves napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zamar looks winded!
Zamar with the ground and pound but Reeves regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zamar stalling away here and it's allowed Reeves to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pormax Zamar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zamar has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zamar manages to pull guard.
Zamar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reeves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamar trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamar has a closed guard, preventing Reeves from standing up.
Reeves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reeves's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zamar gets a takedown into half guard.
Reeves is looking to get back to is feet but Zamar passes into side control.
Reeves wants to control but Zamar postures up.
Zamar creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reeves sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamar working the strikes but Reeves uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reeves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reeves preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reeves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamar being controlled here momentarily.
Zamar passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zamar seems content to control.
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.
Zamar throws a strike but Reeves avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reeves seems keen to control Zamar's posture.
Zamar throws a strike but Reeves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zamar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamar working a defensive guard here.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Zamar.
Zamar is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamar pulls Reeves in close to his closed guard and prevents Reeves from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pormax Zamar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zamar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zamar is on him like a limpet, forcing Reeves back against the cage.
Reeves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Zamar won't allow it.
Reeves wants to get back to striking at distance but Zamar won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamar swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zamar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reeves regains guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamar trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Zamar throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zamar wants to stand and escape but instead Reeves has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zamar wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.
Zamar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reeves postures up and lands a big shot to Zamar's brow.
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.
Zamar being controlled here, momentarily.
Zamar working for a triangle but Reeves defends it easily.
Zamar working for submissions but it's allowed Reeves to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamar wants to stand back up but Reeves manages to pass into side control.
Zamar is trying to control Reeves's posture but Reeves avoids it.
Reeves gets to mount! Zamar was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zamar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reeves controlling the position easily from mount.
Reeves looking to secure an arm triangle but Zamar defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamar tries to hold on but Reeves postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zamar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pormax Zamar!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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