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Event:
DARE RUSSIA
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Squarepants has a takedown stuffed.
Nice sprawl there from Squarepants as Eighteen shoots in.
Eighteen has a takedown stuffed.
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown but Squarepants shows good takedown defense.
Squidward Squarepants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Eighteen .
Nice takedown defense from Squarepants. No joy for Eighteen on that attempt.
Eighteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Squarepants circles away.
Squarepants seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Squarepants scores with a jab to the body.
Eighteen doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Squarepants counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Squarepants will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Squarepants kicks Eighteen off and gets to his feet. #CL#
Squarepants takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Squarepants pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Eighteen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Squarepants counters with a series of strikes. Eighteen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Squarepants manages to break the clinch.
Eighteen misses with a takedown #CL#
and Squarepants counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Squarepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Android Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eighteen has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Eighteen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Squarepants is defending well.
Eighteen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Squarepants after a bit of a struggle.
Squarepants prevents a takedown attempt there.
Squarepants prevents the takedown attempt.
Eighteen looks winded!#TD#
Squarepants pulls Eighteen into guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Eighteen drops back looking for a leg! Squarepants is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Squarepants manages to kick Eighteen off! Eighteen jumps back into Squarepants's guard.
Squarepants looking for a sweep. Not yet Squarepants, not yet.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Squarepants keeps moving. #SUB2#
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Eighteen has gone for a leg lock! Squarepants slips out almost immediately though and dives into Eighteen 's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squarepants wants to pass the guard but Eighteen is keeping the position.
Squarepants is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Squarepants advances position into side control!
Squarepants knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eighteen on the ground.
Squarepants controls the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Eighteen is not content to let Squarepants control the position. #SU#
Squarepants stands up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Squarepants avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Squarepants defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eighteen .#TD#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Squarepants engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Squarepants is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eighteen can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Squarepants avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Squarepants 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SU#
Squarepants stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Eighteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eighteen with a poor takedown
and Squarepants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Eighteen is rocked!
Squidward Squarepants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Eighteen .#TD#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Squarepants was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Eighteen is still in real trouble! Can Squarepants finish him?#SUB#
Squarepants tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Squarepants has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Squarepants looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Eighteen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB#
Squarepants working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Squarepants is looking to take a break and control but Eighteen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eighteen seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eighteen is trying to improve his position.
Squarepants tries to stand but Eighteen is controlling his head. #T3#
Squarepants wants to take a breather but Eighteen manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Squarepants.
Squarepants tries to free his leg and advance position but Eighteen is retaining full guard. #SU#
Squarepants gets to his feet. Eighteen looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Squarepants changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eighteen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Squarepants tries to stand but Eighteen is controlling his head. #SU#
Squarepants stands up. #T4#
Eighteen tries for a takedown but Squarepants circles away easily#KD#
and Squarepants counters with a crisp one two that drops Eighteen ! Squarepants thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Eighteen to his feet! Eighteen is in big trouble!
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Squarepants as he avoids it easily.
Squarepants connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Eighteen ! He's out on his feet! Squarepants rushes in and drops Eighteen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Squidward Squarepants!
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Event:
DARE RIO
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Eighteen has a takedown stuffed.
Eighteen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eighteen looks for a takedown but Parks sprawls well.
Parks tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Eighteen gets caught flat footed, as Parks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Parks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Parks throws a sloppy strike and Eighteen has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Parks is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Eighteen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Eighteen !
After winning the bout, Android Eighteen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DARE DOWN UNDER
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Eighteen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eighteen off to one side.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eighteen shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Johnson.
Eighteen is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eighteen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Eighteen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Eighteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Eighteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Johnson pushes Eighteen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eighteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eighteen backwards.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eighteen goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eighteen . #CL2#
Johnson pushes Eighteen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eighteen s head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen has Johnson pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Johnson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oh Eighteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Eighteen in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson pushes Eighteen against the ropes. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Eighteen goes down! Eighteen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Johnson!
A victorious Jon Johnson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Eighteen feints and as Dickinson raises his hands in defense, Eighteen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Dickinson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Eighteen trying to control but Dickinson is working from the bottom.
Eighteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dickinson pulls Eighteen in close to his closed guard and prevents Eighteen from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickinson looking to control.
Eighteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dickinson seems keen to control Eighteen 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dickinson is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Dickinson tries to pass.
Dickinson pushing down on Eighteen 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Eighteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dickinson.
Dickinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Dickinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dickinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eighteen 's head.
Dickinson slips a nice elbow through Eighteen 's hands, connecting with Eighteen 's forehead.
Eighteen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Eighteen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dickinson.
Dickinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Eighteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2##SUB2#
Dickinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB2#
Eighteen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dickinson. #SUB2#
Dickinson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eighteen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dickinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Eighteen taking shots to the head.
Dickinson breaks from Eighteen 's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dickinson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dickinson trying to control but Eighteen is having none of it. #T4##SUB2#
Dickinson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dickinson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Dickinson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Eighteen has worked his arm free - good work by Eighteen !
Check out the look on Dickinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dickinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Dickinson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dickinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dickinson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dickinson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Eighteen is trying to keep an underhook but Dickinson manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dickinson works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson lands a few punches from side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Eighteen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Eighteen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dickinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Eighteen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dickinson is trying to move to mount but Eighteen reverses beautifully and ends up in Dickinson's guard.
Dickinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Dickinson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Dickinson looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Dickinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eighteen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dickinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickinson has Eighteen pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Dickinson has his foot on Eighteen 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eighteen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Eighteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dickinson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dickinson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dickinson throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Dickinson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Dickinson advances to half guard.
Dickinson content to control rather than advance.
Eighteen taking some punishment here, with Dickinson in his half guard.
David Dickinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dickinson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickinson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura but Eighteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickinson to get the leverage.
Eighteen trying to control but Dickinson postures up.
#SUB2#
Dickinson is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Dickinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Eighteen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickinson lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dickinson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Eighteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen is staying active underneath Dickinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Dickinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Eighteen 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.#SUB2#
Dickinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Eighteen is defending well. Dickinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Eighteen has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dickinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Dickinson!
A victorious David Dickinson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
DARE ELIMINATORS
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Nickolson slaps away a takedown attempt from Eighteen , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nickolson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickolson lands with a good body shot.
Eighteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nickolson defends it nicely.
Eighteen tries for a takedown but Nickolson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nickolson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eighteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Eighteen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Eighteen is breathing heavily.
Nickolson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
No luck for Eighteen with that takedown attempt.
Nickolson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nickolson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eighteen .
Eighteen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Android Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nickolson lands with a nice body punch.
Eighteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nickolson lands a jab to Eighteen 's midsection.
Eighteen walks straight into a right hand from Nickolson - that's dropped him! Nickolson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Eighteen from any more punishment! Eighteen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Vike Nickolson!
Vike Nickolson took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Eighteen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McClane counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eighteen 's knee momentarily.
Eighteen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eighteen with a lazy takedown attempt
and McClane counters with a nice uppercut.
McClane misses with a head kick.
Eighteen fails to land the takedown.
Joe McClane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Eighteen .
Eighteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McClane is fending him off so far but Eighteen persists. Nope, McClane circles away and we're back to standing.
Eighteen misses with a takedown
and McClane counters with a right hand to the body.
Eighteen shoots in looking for a takedown but McClane manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eighteen 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Eighteen looks winded!
Eighteen with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McClane lands a high kick!
Eighteen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC#
Eighteen is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eighteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McClane makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Eighteen is still on wobbly legs! Can McClane finish him?
McClane connects with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for McClane.
McClane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eighteen seems to have recovered his senses.
McClane digs a good hook to Eighteen 's body.
#T1#
McClane throws a quick inside leg kick.
Android Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClane thumps Eighteen with a low kick.
McClane jabs Eighteen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eighteen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McClane counter with a right hand.
McClane thuds a left hand into Eighteen 's body.
McClane connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Eighteen ! He's out on his feet! McClane rushes in and drops Eighteen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe McClane!
A relieved looking Joe McClane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DARE 1
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Eighteen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parks sprawls well initially but Eighteen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Eighteen is trying to work for a kimura but Parks is defending well.
Parks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Eighteen is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Parks actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Eighteen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eighteen is trying to control. Parks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Eighteen is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks trying to hold on to Eighteen 's head to control him but Eighteen postures up.
#SUB2#
Eighteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2#
Eighteen is working for a submission of some sort.
Eighteen is pressing down on Parks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Parks is holding on for now.
Parks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Parks keeps moving. #SUB#
Parks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eighteen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eighteen stands and throws Parks's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Eighteen in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Parks is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Android Eighteen !
A victorious Android Eighteen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Law008: Independence day
Date: Jul 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Pettaway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eighteen 's calf.
Eighteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettaway tries to avoid it but Eighteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettaway to the ground. Pettaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pettaway stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pettaway wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Pettaway.#CL2#
Pettaway has managed to clinch.
Pettaway effectively controlling the action here.
Eighteen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pettaway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pettaway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pettaway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC2#
Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen is looking for a takedown.
Oh Eighteen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Eighteen can't get the takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Pettaway.
Pettaway lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettaway pushes Eighteen against the cage. Pettaway is working some dirty boxing. Pettaway pushes off with a quick right hook! Eighteen goes down! Eighteen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Pettaway moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herschel Pettaway!
In his post fight interview, Herschel Pettaway started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LAW007: Hunters_game
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Benton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Eighteen has hold of Benton's hands but Benton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Benton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Eighteen is looking for a sweep. Benton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Eighteen is rocked!
Benton lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Eighteen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Eighteen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Benton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Benton seems content to control.
Benton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benton works his way into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benton landing strikes from the mount and Eighteen is in trouble! #T1#
Oooooh, big shot lands for Benton! Eighteen is hurt baaadly! Benton is firing away with more strikes - Eighteen is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jorry Benton!
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Event:
LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Brooks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Eighteen is looking to reverse the position.
Brooks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eighteen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brooks fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Brooks decides to stand up, so the ref orders Eighteen to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brooks looking to score a takedown here. Eighteen is defending well but Brooks drives through and ends up in Eighteen 's guard.#T1#
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brooks trying to control but Eighteen is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU2#
Brooks gets to his feet - Eighteen follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Brooks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Eighteen breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Eighteen is not content to let Brooks control the position.
Eighteen is looking to control Brooks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eighteen avoid being mounted?#T3#
Eighteen wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Brooks decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Brooks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eighteen quickly recovers to half guard.
Brooks wants to control but Eighteen is keeping him busy.
Well, if Brooks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eighteen trying to get back to full guard but Brooks takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T4#
Brooks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Eighteen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brooks punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen tries to lock up and control but Brooks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brooks unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Eighteen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Brooks celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phill Brooks!
Phill Brooks made sure to mention his sponsor, Rising Sun Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
LAW005: The Awakening
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Eighteen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Eighteen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Eighteen is not content to let Sanchez control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Sanchez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Sanchez just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Sanchez tries for a kimura but Eighteen is defending well.
Eighteen prevents Sanchez from moving into mount. #SU2#
Sanchez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sanchez lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Sanchez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eighteen to the ground. Sanchez is now in Eighteen 's guard.
Sanchez looks winded!
Eighteen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Eighteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eighteen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3##SUB#
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eighteen .
Eighteen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eighteen wants to get up but he can't break Sanchez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Eighteen preventing the sweep.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanchez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sanchez scores with a takedown into Eighteen 's guard.#T4#
Sanchez wants to stand and escape but instead Eighteen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Eighteen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Eighteen 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.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Eighteen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Eighteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanchez is fending him off so far but Eighteen persists. Nope, Sanchez circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Sanchez 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.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Eighteen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Eighteen throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Eighteen trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully.
Eighteen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sanchez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Eighteen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eighteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sanchez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eighteen wanted to stand there but Sanchez had control of the position.
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Eighteen tries to pass.
Eighteen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanchez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Eighteen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Eighteen tries to strike from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to stand up but Eighteen won't let him.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Eighteen is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sanchez is posturing up here but Eighteen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanchez tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanchez has to tap! Slick submission there by Eighteen !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Android Eighteen !
Android Eighteen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Brooks gets a clinch.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Eighteen tightens his grip and picks Brooks up, before dumping him to the ground. Brooks manages to land in guard. #SUB#
Brooks is looking for a triangle but Eighteen pushes his legs off easily.
Brooks wants to stand and escape but Eighteen is having none of it.
Eighteen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
Brooks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Eighteen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brooks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Eighteen has Brooks in his guard.#REVR#
Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eighteen on the ground.#T1#
Eighteen has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Eighteen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Eighteen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Eighteen has his foot on Brooks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brooks works his way back into a safe position though.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eighteen swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Brooks looking to improve position, pressing down on Eighteen 's thigh with his hand. Eighteen seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Brooks paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Brooks's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Eighteen picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Eighteen !
Android Eighteen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Phill Brooks had this to say: 'I Don't Know I Could Go Back To WWE Or Train Harder Than Ever Before And Win My Next Fight'.
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Event:
LAW002: TITLE Hunt
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Reo.
Reo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Eighteen blocks the body kick.
Eighteen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reo is just out of range.
Eighteen has a takedown stuffed.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eighteen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen avoids a kick to the body.
Reo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eighteen is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Xavior Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eighteen . #T1#
Eighteen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Android Eighteen . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reo throws a sloppy head kick and Eighteen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Reo clinches. #TD2#
Reo lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Eighteen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reo defends well.
Reo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eighteen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reo passes to full mount!
Reo wants to control the pace but Eighteen is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Reo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reo punching from mount but Eighteen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reo throws some wild stikes that Eighteen manages to avoid easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Reo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Reo wants to finish this one by submission but Eighteen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reo.
Eighteen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reo.
#T3#
Reo wants to control the pace but Eighteen is squirming around nicely.
Reo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Eighteen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Reo trying to control but Eighteen is having none of it.
Reo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Eighteen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Eighteen is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Reo tries to control but Eighteen wriggling away.
Reo controlling the pace for now.
Reo looking to control but Eighteen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Eighteen is trying to escape the mount.
Reo looking to ground and pound but Eighteen is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen is looking to get to half guard.
Reo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavior Reo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Reo gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Reo seems to be looking for submissions.
Xavior Reo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reo trying to pass the guard but Eighteen defending well. #SUB2#
Reo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Eighteen is just riding it out for now. Reo eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Reo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Eighteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Eighteen and Reo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Eighteen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reo is trying to maintain the position but Eighteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.
Reo wants to control but Eighteen is keeping busy.
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.
Reo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Eighteen wants to take a breather but Reo is having none of it.
Eighteen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Eighteen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reo!
Reo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reo is desperately trying to improve his position but Eighteen has a good base and remains in mount.
Eighteen punching from mount but Reo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Eighteen prevents Reo from getting the reversal.
Eighteen looking to control but Reo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reo blocking the ground and pound.
Eighteen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Reo tries to hold on but Eighteen pushes him away.
Reo regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Eighteen is looking for a kimura here.
Reo is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Eighteen is looking for a kimura but Reo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Eighteen to get the leverage.
Eighteen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eighteen trying to control from half guard but Reo is working away. #SUB#
Eighteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reo sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Eighteen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eighteen . #T4#
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Eighteen trying to mount his opponent but Reo defends it.
Eighteen is trying to control the action in half guard but Reo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eighteen throwing shots but Reo is blocking nicely.
Reo wants to control but Eighteen is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Eighteen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reo is not content to let Eighteen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Android Eighteen dominated that second round.
That's time! Eighteen 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eighteen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reo manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eighteen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Reo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eighteen just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Eighteen is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eighteen tries to score a body lock takedown but Reo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 Eighteen walks away with a smile on his face. Reo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Android Eighteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavior Reo.
Eighteen misses with a takedown
and Reo counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reo circles away.
Reo tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reo lands a front kick.
Reo misses with a straight left.
Eighteen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reo sprawls and moves away.
Reo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Reo tries to get set, Eighteen tries to push him back and clinch up but Reo manages to avoid the attempt.
Eighteen shoots and misses
and Reo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reo punishes Eighteen 's body with a nice straight punch.
Reo loads up on a big right hand but Eighteen slips the punch.
Reo throws a lazy right hand but Eighteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Eighteen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reo is fending him off so far but Eighteen persists. Nope, Reo circles away and we're back to standing.
Eighteen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reo.
Reo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eighteen is defended easily by Reo.#TD2#
Reo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Eighteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reo.
Eighteen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reo is looking for a kimura but Eighteen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reo to get the leverage.
Reo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Reo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Eighteen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Eighteen and Reo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Eighteen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reo is controlling him well.#T4#
Eighteen is trying to control Reo's posture but Reo avoids it.
Reo works to advance to full mount. Eighteen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reo controlling from the full mount.
Eighteen can't escape the position.
Eighteen stops Reo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Eighteen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reo can't control as he wanted to and Eighteen manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Eighteen wants to control but Reo is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavior Reo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavior Reo!
Xavior Reo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
LAW001: IT Begins here
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Reo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xavior Reo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eighteen wants to counter with a clinch but Reo pushes him away.#CL#
Reo closes the distance and pushes Eighteen back into the cage.
Eighteen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2#
Eighteen has clasped his hands together around Reo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Eighteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Eighteen tries for a kimura but Reo is defending well.
Reo regains half guard.#SUB#
Reo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reo is defending against the submission attempts here by Eighteen .
Eighteen prevents Reo from improving his position.#T1#
Eighteen wants to control but Reo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Eighteen is trying to work for a kimura but Reo is defending well.
Reo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Reo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eighteen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Reo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eighteen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reo is keeping the position for now.
Reo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eighteen forces his way into half guard.
Eighteen trying to control the action but Reo is working from the bottom.
Reo wants to improve his position but Eighteen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Reo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Eighteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Reo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reo actively working from the bottom here.
Reo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Eighteen postures up in Reo's guard and throws a big left but Reo blocks it. #SUB#
Reo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eighteen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eighteen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reo is breathing heavily.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Reo wants to sweep but no luck.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving. #SUB#
Reo looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Eighteen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Eighteen throwing strikes but missing.
Reo keeping moving, preventing Eighteen from controlling successfully.
Reo has a closed guard, preventing Eighteen from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reo fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Reo has managed to clinch.
Eighteen blocks the elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Reo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Eighteen uses from the top position.
Eighteen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eighteen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eighteen looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Android Eighteen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Eighteen shoots in and drives through. Reo sprawls well.
Reo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eighteen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eighteen closes the distance and clinches up with Reo, looking for a takedown. Eighteen pushes Reo against the cage but Reo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eighteen moves out of range as Reo throws a body kick.
Eighteen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eighteen darts in looking for a takedown but Reo gets double underhooks and turns Eighteen into the cage.
Xavior Reo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Eighteen .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen goes for a double leg but Reo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reo continues to drive forward.
Reo takes a swing at Eighteen 's ribcage but misses.
And Eighteen tries to counter it with a takedown but Reo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reo wants it to stay on the feet.
Reo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Reo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Reo has Eighteen up against the cage in a clinch.
Reo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eighteen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reo smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Reo feints and as Eighteen raises his hands in defense, Reo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eighteen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eighteen 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.
Eighteen keeping full guard, as Reo tries to pass. #T2#
Eighteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eighteen trying to control from half guard but Reo is working away.
Reo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eighteen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eighteen is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Reo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eighteen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Eighteen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eighteen has managed to get both his arms back between Reo's legs - danger averted.
Eighteen tries to free his leg and advance position but Reo is retaining full guard.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving. #SUB#
Reo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Eighteen is aware though and is defending well.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
Eighteen trying to control but Reo is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Eighteen is looking to stand up but Reo won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eighteen can do to turn this around?
Eighteen avoids a kick to the body.
Eighteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Reo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eighteen 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reo lands with a kick to the temple. Eighteen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reo takes a swing at Eighteen 's ribcage but misses.
Eighteen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reo swivels and escapes.
Reo just misses with a punch to the body.
Reo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reo counters with a straight right hand.
Reo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eighteen is out of range and Reo settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavior Reo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Eighteen shoots for a takedown but Reo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Eighteen gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Eighteen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eighteen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reo manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Eighteen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eighteen . #SUB#
Reo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Reo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eighteen wants to stand up but Reo has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Eighteen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reo is just riding it out for now. Eighteen eventually gives up the hold.
Eighteen not doing much here.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving.
Eighteen wants to pass the guard but Reo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reo looking for a guillotine here but Eighteen defends easily.
Eighteen forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Eighteen is keen to just control but Reo is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Eighteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Reo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eighteen is looking to take a break and control but Reo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reo.
Eighteen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reo is keeping the position for now.
Eighteen wants to control from the top but Reo keeps moving. #SUB#
Reo working for a triangle but Eighteen defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Eighteen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eighteen passes into half guard.
Eighteen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reo is refusing to be controlled, as Eighteen sits in half guard.
Reo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reo actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Eighteen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reo sees it coming and defends easily.
Reo is looking for a sweep. Eighteen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Android Eighteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eighteen 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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