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Event:
RISE 111 Jones v Bizihwaelle
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1# Reaves goes for a double leg but Bellafontane avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellafontane continues to drive forward. Bellafontane feints the counter takedown. Bellafontane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaves pinned against the cage. Reaves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bellafontane shoots and misses and Reaves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2# Bellafontane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reaves's guard. Bellafontane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Reaves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellafontane on the ground. Bellafontane throwing strikes from guard but Reaves blocks nicely. Bellafontane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bellafontane is looking to work some ground and pound but Reaves has wrist control. Reaves is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reaves, not yet. Reaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bellafontane. Bellafontane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Reaves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reaves tries to get out of the position. Bellafontane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1# Bellafontane postures up in Reaves's guard and throws a big left but Reaves blocks it. Reaves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reaves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reaves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellafontane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reaves works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Reaves wants to sweep here but Bellafontane controlling him for the moment. Reaves is trying to keep Bellafontane in close.
Bellafontane throws a big elbow that misses. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bellafontane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Bellafontane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT2# It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut. Bellafontane landing with the ground and pound. Bellafontane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Bellafontane postures up in Reaves's guard and throws a big left but Reaves blocks it. Bellafontane with a nice head shot there.#CUT2# Brian Reaves's cut is getting worse. Bellafontane throws a big right hand that misses. #T2# Bellafontane stands up over Reaves, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2# Reaves is rocked!#CUT2# Brian Reaves's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brian Reaves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sam Bellafontane!
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Event:
RISE 103 Leng v HeavyWeight
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Barzilla closes the distance and clinches. #BC2# Reaves breaks from the clinch.
Barzilla swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reaves counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2# Reaves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reaves lands in his opponent's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reaves content to stall in guard here. Barzilla wants to stand and escape but Reaves is having none of it. Reaves is stalling in the full guard. Barzilla controls Reaves momentarily but Reaves frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Reaves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Barzilla wants to stand but Reaves is controlling the position. #T1# Reaves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Barzilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Barzilla misses with a punch to the body.
Barzilla throws a head punch that misses. Barzilla tries to throw a body punch but Reaves avoids it by throwing Barzilla back against the cage. Reaves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Barzillas head. Barzilla misses with a punch to the body.
Reaves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Barzilla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2# Barzilla throws a head kick but Reaves moves out of range.
Reaves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Reaves fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Bubba Barzilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Reaves. Reaves connects with a solid leg kick. A combination from Barzilla does no damage. #CL# Barzilla closes the distance and clinches. Barzilla misses with a body punch.
Reaves tries for a takedown. No joy.
Barzilla tries to work over Reaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barzilla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Reaves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU# Reaves is working an open guard so Barzilla takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3# Reaves fails with the takedown. Barzilla stuffs the takedown attempt from Reaves. Reaves gets slowly back to his feet. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reaves. Barzilla shrugs it off though. #CL# Barzilla gets a clinch. Barzilla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Barzilla tries to work over Reaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barzilla working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Reaves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Reaves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barzilla's sensitive parts. #T4# Barzilla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Reaves looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2# Reaves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Barzilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Barzilla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reaves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Barzilla is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reaves is controlling him. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Barzilla 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. Barzilla being controlled here, momentarily. Barzilla is looking to stand up but Reaves isn't so interested in that idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bubba Barzilla will probably get the nod. That's time! Barzilla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Barzilla takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Reaves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barzilla doesn't seem phased though.#CL# Barzilla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Reaves has Barzilla pressed against the cage, preventing Barzilla from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Barzilla wants to break free but Reaves has control.
Reaves is trying to drag Barzilla to the mat but Barzilla just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Barzilla tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaves's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves wants a takedown.
#T1# Reaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Barzilla after a bit of a struggle. Bubba Barzilla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Reaves. Barzilla tries to work over Reaves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Barzilla is pressed up against the cage. Reaves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Barzilla down to the mat. Barzilla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Reaves shoots in for a double leg but Barzilla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Barzilla appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bubba Barzilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reaves fails to land the takedown. It looked like Barzilla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Barzilla misses with a few strikes there.
Reaves lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Barzilla has his takedown stuffed enabling Reaves to counter with a crisp jab. Barzilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barzilla shoots and misses and Reaves counters with a straight right hand.#TD2# Reaves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. We've been informed that Reaves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Barzilla wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Barzilla is being controlled here. #T2# Barzilla tries to improve position but can't. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaves slows the pace down. Barzilla is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Barzilla is letting Reaves control him for a moment. Barzilla is trying to get back to half guard. Barzilla seems a little lost for a moment, as Reaves dominates the positioning. Barzilla is trying to buck Reaves off. Reaves remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3# Barzilla is looking to reverse the position. Reaves tries to move to mount but Barzilla blocks the move with his legs. Reaves just content to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reaves advances to full mount. Reaves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Reaves wants to take his opponent's back but Barzilla doesn't allow it. Barzilla wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4# Reaves controlling from mount. Barzilla is controlling an arm, preventing Reaves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reaves controlling his opponent. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barzilla tries to get back to half guard but can't. Reaves controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Reaves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Some wild striking there from Barzilla.
Barzilla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barzilla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reaves. Reaves lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reaves tries for a takedown but Barzilla sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Donk. Reaves catches Barzilla right on the button with a cross. Barzilla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bubba Barzilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaves looks for a takedown but Barzilla sprawls well. Barzilla half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Reaves. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! You can see the frustration on Barzilla's face as Reaves controls the position. #SUB2# Reaves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barzilla has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1# The referee asks Reaves politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Reaves prefers to stall for the moment though. Reaves working away. Reaves moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Barzilla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reaves off and has taken his back! Reaves can't escape the position.
Barzilla throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB# Barzilla is persistently looking for the submission but Reaves is defending it well.
Reaves rolls, trying to escape but Barzilla keeps control of the position.
Reaves covering up well and avoiding damage. Reaves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T3# Barzilla has the hooks in. Reaves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Barzilla not allowing Reaves to control his hands. Barzilla missing with strikes. Barzilla somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. A lull in the action here.
Reaves just trying to survive but Barzilla is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Barzilla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Reaves surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #SUB# Barzilla looking for the choke from the back. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Barzilla not allowing Reaves to control his hands. #SUB# Barzilla has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Reaves has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB# Barzilla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Reaves looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Barzilla controlling well, preventing Reaves from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Barzilla misses with a punch to the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Bubba Barzilla showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barzilla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Reaves!
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Event:
NSC 52: Trump vs Tori
Date: Sep 03, 2019 |
#R1# Reaves misses with a leg kick. Bot One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaves. Bot One looks to throw the jab but Reaves is out of range. Reaves misses with a few strikes there.
Reaves throws a series of punches but Bot One moves out of range. Bot One misses with an uppercut
and Reaves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Bot One dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Bot One fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Bot One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaves swings for the body but Bot One moves out of range.
Bot One throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reaves counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Reaves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bot One swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reaves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reaves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bot One avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action! Reaves misses with a body shot.
#T1# Bot One comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reaves throws a lazy right hand but Bot One sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bot One misses with a takedown attempt and Reaves counters with a left and a right that stings Bot One. Reaves scores with a kick to the body.
Bot One throws a right and a left that Reaves avoids nicely. We've been informed that Bot One has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Brian Reaves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bot One misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bot One tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaves was well out of range. Poor timing from Bot One. Bot One swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaves. Reaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bot One circles away quickly and effectively. Reaves throws a right hand that Bot One ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot One also avoids with ease. A punch combination from Reaves misses. Bot One is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reaves rather than just go for the knockout. Bot One comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reaves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bot One. This has been an exciting period of action! Reaves throws a right and a left that Bot One avoids nicely. Reaves throws a solid leg kick but Bot One takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reaves. And Bot One tries to counter it with a takedown but Reaves pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# Reaves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Bot One with the counter takedown but Reaves avoids it easily. Bot One avoids the body shot from Reaves.
Bot One drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reaves defends it well. A swing and a miss from Reaves. Bot One tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. The crowd cheers as Bot One lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reaves doesn't seem phased though. Reaves is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD2# Reaves gets caught napping as Bot One dives in and scores a takedown. Reaves manages to retain guard.#SUB2# Bot One thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2# Bot One drops back looking for a leg! Reaves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reaves manages to kick Bot One off! Bot One jumps back into Reaves's guard. Bot One trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brian Reaves 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# Bot One misses with a wild body shot. Reaves defending well as Bot One loads up on a big left hand. Bot One swings for the body but Reaves moves out of range.
Reaves is looking to counter punch. Reaves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bot One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaves.
Bot One's corner calls for a 1-2. Bot One obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bot One misses with a straight left. Bot One digs a good body shot into Reaves's ribs. Reaves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Reaves tries a head kick but it misses.
Bot One swings for the body but Reaves moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brian Reaves is winning the standup battle so far. Bot One slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A big right from Reaves misses. Bot One goes for a double leg but Reaves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Reaves continues to drive forward. Reaves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1# Nice shot by Reaves. Reaves throws a series of punches but Bot One moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Bot One.
Reaves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Reaves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bot One. Reaves tests Bot One's chin there with a solid looking shot. Reaves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bot One is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Bot One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bot One on the side of the head. Reaves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bot One moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Bot One uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaves.
Bot One misses with a body shot.
Reaves is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bot One. Reaves throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2# Bot One on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bot One misses the body punch and Reaves counters with a good low kick that Bot One was not able to check. A big left from Reaves misses. Reaves throws a series of punches but Bot One moves out of range. Bot One shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reaves but Reaves pushes him off and we're back to square one. Reaves tries a low kick but Bot One avoids it. Reaves is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Reaves throws a body punch but Bot One moves out of range. Reaves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bot One. That did some damage! Reaves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bot One works Reaves's body with a nice hook.#TD2# Excellent takedown into side control there by Bot One. Reaves is looking to get back to his feet here but Bot One is keeping cool and he's managed to take Reaves's back. 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 Brian Reaves will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Bot One is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reaves. Bot One throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Horrible takedown attempt by Bot One or perhaps it was just good defense by Reaves, which made it look bad. Reaves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Reaves throws a body punch but Bot One moves out of range. Reaves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reaves throws a right hand that Bot One ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot One also avoids with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Bot One. Reaves does a little dance to reset his feet. Reaves throws a body punch but Bot One moves out of range. Reaves throws a body punch but Bot One moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bot One misses with a takedown attempt and Reaves counters with a nice uppercut. Reaves misses with a kick to the body.
Reaves scores with a sloppy right hand. Bot One should have avoided that one. Bot One slips a jab and a cross from Reaves.
Bot One moves out of range as Reaves strikes.#T1# A big right from Reaves misses. Bot One scores with a body shot.
Bot One throws a jab but it's blocked by Reaves. Reaves misses with a double jab.
Bot One with a body punch. A glancing blow. Reaves throws a right hand that Bot One ducks under and follows up with a left that Bot One also avoids with ease. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Bot One with a poor takedown letting Reaves counter with a right hand. Brian Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Combato Bot One. Bot One lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reaves at a distance.
Brian Reaves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Reaves is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Nice takedown defense from Reaves. No joy for Bot One on that attempt. Reaves falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Bot One counters with a takedown into side control. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The referee asks Bot One politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bot One prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2# Bot One has hold of Reaves's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reaves tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bot One cranks the arm and Reaves screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reaves, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Combato Bot One!
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Event:
NSC 46: Barkley vs Belov
Date: Aug 06, 2019 |
#R1# A left and a right from Reaves both land. Nice combination. Nice takedown defense from Reaves. No joy for Stockhold on that attempt. #TD2# Reaves tries to sprawl but Stockhold drives through with a takedown into half guard. Reaves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stockhold. Reaves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Stockhold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaves sees it coming and defends easily. Reaves holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2# Stockhold is working for a kimura but Reaves is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Stockhold is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reaves defends it well. #SUB2# Stockhold is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stockhold to get the leverage. #T1# Reaves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2# Stockhold is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reaves sees it coming and defends easily. Stockhold passes the guard and advances to mount! Stockhold tries to control but Reaves wriggling away. Reaves manages to regain half guard. Good work. Reaves controlling the position for now.#SUB2# Stockhold is looking for a kimura but Reaves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stockhold to get the leverage. #T2# Stockhold prevents Reaves from improving his position. Reaves is looking to escape. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2# Stockhold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reaves is just riding it out for now. Stockhold eventually gives up the hold. Reaves taking some punishment here, with Stockhold in his half guard. Stockhold trying to control from half guard but Reaves is working away. Reaves is trying is best to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Stockhold is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reaves is just riding it out for now. Stockhold eventually gives up the hold. Stockhold tries to pass to full mount but Reaves defends it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Stockhold dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Reaves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reaves thumps Stockhold with a low kick. Stockhold doesn't succeed with the takedown letting Reaves counter with a right hand. Reaves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stockhold back to the ropes. Reaves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Stockhold has his takedown stuffed and Reaves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stockhold thinking. Stockhold moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Reaves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stockhold. A quick step to the side and Reaves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Brian Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Stockhold. Reaves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stockhold back to the ropes. Reaves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stockhold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaves. Reaves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reaves lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reaves. Reaves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stockhold's hands. Stockhold misses with a takedown and Reaves counters with a nice uppercut. Stockhold is breathing heavily. Reaves digs a good body shot into Stockhold's ribs.#T1# Reaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stockhold. Stockhold has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reaves. Stockhold tries for a takedown but Reaves circles away easily and Reaves counters with a nice uppercut. Reaves scores with the left hand. Stockhold knows he should have avoided that one. Reaves scores with a spinning back kick! A nice leg kick lands there from Reaves. Stockhold has his takedown stuffed and Stockhold takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've been informed that Stockhold has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Stockhold tries to move into range but Reaves moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Reaves lands with a nice combination. Stockhold backs away looking to recover. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A good leg kick by Reaves. A nice combination there by Reaves.
#KD# Reaves drops Stockhold with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stockhold looks back up at him and smiles so Reaves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Stockhold is rocked! Stockhold takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Stockhold is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaves finish him? A big right followed by a crushing left from Reaves knocks Stockhold out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Reaves!
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Event:
NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019 |
#R1# Bundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaves throws the kick towards the body but Bundy avoids it. Bundy blocks a leg kick. Reaves throws a hook but Bundy blocks it. Bundy feinted with a counter takedown. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reaves, right into the meat.
Reaves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bundy lunges at Reaves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reaves's hand. #CUT# It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut. Reaves swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves misses with a few strikes there.
Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Reaves manages to avoid it. Reaves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bundy's calf. Bundy checks a leg kick. Bundy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bundy moves out of range of the leg kick from Reaves.#T1# Good leg kick by Reaves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bundy blocks the body kick.
Reaves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reaves throws a jab but it's blocked by Bundy. Reaves scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bundy slips a jab and a cross from Reaves.
Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Reaves manages to avoid it. Reaves takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reaves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Reaves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy. Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaves.
Reaves throws a combination that misses and Bundy counters with a right hand to the body. Reaves throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.#T2# A big left from Bundy misses. Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaves. Reaves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaves sprawls and moves away. Reaves throws a right hand that Bundy ducks under and follows up with a left that Bundy also avoids with ease. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaves.
Reaves avoids the body shot from Bundy.
Reaves just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaves throws a head kick that half lands.
Reaves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bundy moves away. Reaves tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Reaves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Reaves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Bundy blocks a jab. Reaves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Bundy misses with a looping left. This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bundy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Reaves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bundy.
As Reaves tries to get set, Bundy tries to push him back and clinch up but Reaves manages to avoid the attempt. Reaves swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Reaves cracks the inside of Bundy's front leg. Reaves misses with a body shot
and Bundy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reaves swivels and escapes. Reaves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Bundy dodges the punch combination from Reaves.
#T1# Reaves misses with a series of wild punches.
Bundy slips a jab from Reaves. Sloppy strikes from Reaves. Those never looked like landing. Bundy is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Reaves is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bundy rather than just go for the knockout. Reaves throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease. Reaves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good work by Bundy as he checks the leg kick. Bundy with a lazy takedown attempt and Reaves counters with a big head kick but Bundy shrugs it off. Reaves is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reaves tries to move into range but Bundy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2# Reaves misses with a double jab.
Bundy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaves.
Reaves is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Reaves throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Bundy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bundy throws a big elbow that misses. Bundy distracts Reaves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Bundy with a flurry of punches that miss. Bundy throws a big right hand that misses. Bundy with a nice head shot there. Bundy landing with the ground and pound. Bundy preventing the sweep. Bundy advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Reaves will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reaves!
Bundy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Reaves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it. Bundy misses with a double jab.
Brian Reaves seems to be getting the better of the standup. Some wild striking there from Reaves.
Reaves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bundy. Reaves does a little dance to reset his feet. Reaves connects with a body shot. Brian Reaves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Reaves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Reaves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Reaves avoids it well and moves away. Reaves scores with a three punch combo!
Bundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Reaves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD# and Bundy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bundy. Reaves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reaves utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Brian Reaves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reaves can do anything to dispel that myth. Bundy throwing strikes but missing. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bundy cracks Reaves with a solid left hand. Reaves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy. Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2# Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Bundy throws a big elbow that misses. Bundy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bundy works over Reaves with some ground and pound from guard. Bundy scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Bundy chips away with some ground and pound. Bundy throws a big right hand that misses. Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bundy with a nice head shot there. Bundy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Bundy landing some decent shots from guard. #ROC# Reaves is rocked! Bundy scoring with some ground and pound. Reaves is still in real trouble! Can Bundy finish him? Bundy arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Reaves's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ted Bundy! After winning the bout, Ted Bundy 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:
Revelations II
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1# Reaves lands a head kick!
Bronson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Keith Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaves cracks Bronson with an open hand slap. Reaves scoring well with a low kick there.
Reaves slips a straight right by Bronson. Bronson misses with a low kick. Reaves bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bronson's head. Bronson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reaves's head backwards.#CUT# It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut.#CL2# Reaves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Bronson wants to break free but Reaves has control.
Reaves stalling.
#TD2# Reaves drags the fight down to the ground.
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. Bronson throws a strike but Reaves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bronson keeping full guard, as Reaves tries to pass. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bronson is on top in guard.
#REVR# Reaves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Reaves keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully. Bronson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reaves is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reaves is on top in guard.
#REVB# Bronson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Reaves looking to pass the guard. #T2# Reaves controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bronson wants to stand but Reaves is controlling the position. Reaves forces his way into half guard. Reaves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.#T3# Reaves keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Bronson is looking to control Reaves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bronson avoid being mounted? Reaves frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bronson is looking to get to half guard. Reaves controlling his opponent. #T4# Bronson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Reaves controlling the position easily from mount. Let's hope that Reaves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Reaves dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A head kick misses from Reaves. Keith Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reaves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2# Reaves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bronson, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Reaves successfully pulls guard.
Reaves pulls Bronson in close to prevent any damage. Brian Reaves has got the better of the ground game so far. Bronson throws a strike but Reaves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reaves not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bronson 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. Bronson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reaves controls the pace.#T1##ES# Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reaves off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaves scores with a head kick. Bronson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A good leg kick by Reaves. An inside leg kick lands from Reaves. Reaves has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Bronson misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Reaves. That's going to slow Bronson down. Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reaves. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2# Reaves looks to land a combination. Bronson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Bronson punishes Reaves's body with a nice straight punch. Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaves misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Bronson has knocked Reaves down with a huge combo! Bronson steps away and waves a wobbly Reaves back to his feet! This one might not go much longer! Reaves scores with a three punch combo!
Bronson lands with a hook. Reaves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A solid body kick from Reaves. Reaves misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson misses with a combination
and Reaves counters with an inside leg kick. #T3# Bronson misses with a wild combination.
Reaves is looking for the big counter here. Reaves takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice straight punches there by Reaves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reaves. Reaves tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Reaves misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming. A jab from Reaves finds it's way through Bronson's defenses. Bronson dips to his left and cracks Reaves with an uppercut! Bronson takes a swing at Reaves's ribcage but misses. Reaves throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Brian Reaves seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bronson throws a combination that misses and Reaves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4# Bronson throws a leg kick and Reaves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reaves slips under a jab. Reaves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Reaves ducks under a wild hook from Bronson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Danga de danga de dang - Reaves scores with a four punch combination! Reaves has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Bronson lands with a good body shot. Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reaves misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely. Reaves throws a right and a left that both miss. Bronson tries to counter with a takedown but Reaves is quick to defend against it. Bronson dips to his left and cracks Reaves with an uppercut! Reaves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bronson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reaves circles away quickly and effectively. Reaves slips under a jab from Bronson. Reaves looks to land a left hand but Bronson moved out of range nicely. Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Reaves counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brian Reaves will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Reaves lands a nice shot that snaps Bronson's head back.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reaves. Bronson throws a series of punches but Reaves avoids them all with ease. Reaves has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reaves there as he acknowledges the shot. Sloppy strikes from Bronson. Those never looked like landing. Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Reaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bronson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Reaves to counter with a crisp jab. Bronson misses with a right hand and Reaves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reaves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reaves feints and then cracks Bronson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bronson down. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bronson takes one to the side of the head.
Reaves misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reaves feints a counter leg kick. Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaves is just out of range. Reaves fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaves moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Reaves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson. Reaves looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well. Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot. Bronson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reaves. That one must have hurt. Bronson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Bronson misses the jab. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaves.
#T2# Reaves moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Reaves scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Bronson throws a right hand that Reaves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaves also avoids with ease. Bronson dodges the punch combination from Reaves.
Reaves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reaves lands a leg kick that knocks Bronson off balance momentarily. A nice inside leg kick there by Reaves. That's going to slow Bronson down. Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Reaves moves away and avoids it. Reaves scores with the left hand. Bronson knows he should have avoided that one. Reaves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Reaves's head. Bronson swinging wildly here.
#T3# Bronson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reaves misses with a looping right. Reaves on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reaves lands with a right hand. Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brian Reaves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bronson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reaves sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reaves ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson. #CUT# That has opened up Brian Reaves's cut even more. Reaves misses with a two punch combination.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Reaves's body. Reaves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Bronson checks a low kick from Reaves. Bronson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Reaves scores with a kick to the body.
#T4# The fighters circling - Reaves throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reaves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bronson. Bronson dodges the punch combination from Reaves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Reaves does a little dance to reset his feet. Bronson throws a leg kick that is checked and Reaves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Bronson misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Keith Bronson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A chopping leg kick lands by Reaves. Good work by Reaves as he checks the leg kick. Reaves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Reaves moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Brian Reaves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Reaves 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Reaves!
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Event:
Cerealia
Date: Apr 19, 2019 |
#R1# A jab from Reaves does it's job there. Phil works the jab nicely. Reaves throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phil. Reaves slips under a jab. Reaves throws out a counter right but Phil avoids it with no problem. Phil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reaves. Reaves misses with the body kick and Phil counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Phil misses the shot to the body. Phil scores with a sloppy right hand. Reaves should have avoided that one. A decent looking cross lands there for Phil. Phil thuds a left hand into Reaves's body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phil lands a nice shot that snaps Reaves's head back.
Reaves throws a push kick but Phil slaps the foot to one side. Phil lands with a cross. Phil throws a right and a left that both miss. Phil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaves has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Jab by Phil.#T1# Phil misses with a wild body shot. Phil is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Reaves throws a looping overhand right but Phil ducks down to avoid it. Phil pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Reaves is looking to clinch. Kill Phil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaves looks to land a combination but Phil avoids it well. Phil attempts a counter takedown but Reaves avoids it well and moves away. Reaves lands a really nice looking cross but Phil seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reaves looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Reaves takes one on the button.#CUT# It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut. Phil is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Phil avoids a kick to the body.
Reaves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Phil lands a nice shot to the body.
Phil throws a lazy uppercut
letting Reaves counter with a right hand. #T2# A big right from Phil misses. Reaves throws a body shot but no joy. Phil misses with a looping right. Reaves misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Phil misses the shot to the body. Reaves misses with a combination
enabling Phil to counter with a crisp jab. Phil is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Phil looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaves is just out of range. Good standup being displayed there by Phil as he connects with a hook.#KD# Phil lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Reaves sprawling to the canvas. Phil follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Reaves hang on? Phil wants to take a breather but Reaves is having none of it. #SUB# Phil is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB# Phil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reaves defend it? Phil steps over the head and cranks it - Reaves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Phil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kill Phil!
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Event:
JBL Friday Night Fights 2
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1# Some wild striking there from Bellafontane.
Reaves throws a push kick but Bellafontane slaps the foot to one side. Bellafontane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Reaves throws a nice head kick!
Bellafontane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Bellafontane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reaves throws a nice outside leg kick. Bellafontane walks into a left hand. Bellafontane misses with a double jab
and Reaves counters with a lovely straight right hand! Bellafontane misses with a wild combination.
Reaves connects with an inside leg kick. Some wild striking there from Bellafontane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reaves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaves swinging wildly here.
#T1# Reaves punishes Bellafontane's body with a nice straight punch. Bellafontane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellafontane throws a combination that misses and Reaves counters with a thumping low kick. Reaves lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bellafontane at a distance.
Bellafontane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reaves lands a jab to the head.
Reaves is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Bellafontane throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reaves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Bellafontane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Bellafontane misses. Bellafontane is breathing heavily. Reaves looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bellafontane avoids the body shot from Reaves.
Bellafontane went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Bellafontane throws a right and a left that both miss. Reaves is looking for the big counter here. Bellafontane is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaves dodges the punch combination from Bellafontane.
Reaves pushes Bellafontane away with a front kick. A punch combination from Bellafontane misses. #T2# Reaves misses with a body shot.
Reaves scores with a head kick.
#CUT2# It looks like Sam Bellafontane has been cut. Reaves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bellafontane.
A punch combination from Bellafontane misses. Nice uppercut lands for Reaves. That snapped Bellafontane's head back.
Reaves throws a series of punches but Bellafontane moves out of range. Bellafontane throws a series of punches but Reaves avoids them all with ease. Reaves lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellafontane circles away quickly and effectively. Bellafontane throws a right and a left that Reaves avoids nicely. Reaves takes a swing at Bellafontane's ribcage but misses. Reaves cracks the inside of Bellafontane's front leg. Bellafontane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Bellafontane fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bellafontane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reaves scores with a counter punch that sends Bellafontane to the canvas! Reaves smells blood - he's punishing Bellafontane with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bellafontane has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Reaves!
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Event:
JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1# Reaves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Nice defenses there by Takeishi. Reaves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takeishi was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaves. Reaves throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Takeishi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Reaves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takeishi prevents it.
Takeishi cracks Reaves with a nice body shot. Reaves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Takeishi after a bit of a struggle. Takeishi scores with an uppercut up the middle. Takeishi gets through Reaves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reaves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takeishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mitsugu Takeishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Reaves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Takeishi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Brian Reaves has been cut. Reaves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1# Reaves tried to score with a low kick but Takeishi checks it.#CL# Takeishi has managed to clinch.
Reaves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Takeishi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but Reaves avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage. Takeishi is leaning against Reaves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Reaves looks winded! Takeishi stalling.
A short left from Takeishi. Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Reaves controls the action.
Takeishi lands a right hand. A body shot lands from Takeishi.
Takeishi is pushing Reaves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2# Takeishi tries a body shot but Reaves blocks it.
Takeishi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaves backwards. Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage. Come on Takeishi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Takeishi is stalling here.
Reaves can't get the takedown.
Takeishi misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3# Takeishi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reaves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takeishi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reavess head. Takeishi misses with a hook from the clinch. Takeishi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takeishi lands a body shot. Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Takeishi.
Nice body punch from Takeishi. Takeishi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Takeishi. Takeishi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reaves up against the cage. Good body shot from Takeishi.
A short right from Takeishi on the inside. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Takeishi lands with a left to the head. Takeishi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Takeishi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaves. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round. The cut man is working on Brian Reaves's cut. 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. #R2# Takeishi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reaves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Takeishi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Good body shot from Takeishi.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike. Takeishi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaves can do to turn this around? Takeishi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#KD# Takeishi drops Reaves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reaves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT# That has opened up Brian Reaves's cut even more. Nice body punch from Takeishi. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Takeishi lands a shoulder strike. #ROC# Reaves is rocked! Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaves's elbow. Takeishi tries to throw a body punch but Reaves avoids it by throwing Takeishi back against the cage. Takeishi scores with a shoulder strike. Reaves is breathing heavily. Takeishi pushes Reaves against the cage. Takeishi is working some dirty boxing. Takeishi pushes off with a quick right hook! Reaves goes down! Reaves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Takeishi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mitsugu Takeishi! Mitsugu Takeishi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Batoru FC 4
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# No luck with that takedown attempt from Black. Black shoots in but Reaves avoids the takedown attempt easily. An attempted straight right counter from Reaves misses the target. Black has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reaves is landing a low percentage of strikes. Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Brian Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Black. Reaves misses with a double jab.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reaves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Reaves, which made it look bad. Nice body punch from Reaves. Black fails with the takedown enabling Reaves to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice sprawl there from Reaves as Black shoots in.#TD2# Reaves gets caught flat footed, as Black shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Black slips nicely into half guard. Reaves is staying active underneath Black, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Reaves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2# Black is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reaves is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
#R1# Reaves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Masta fails with a takedown attempt. Masta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reaves. Masta is looking for a counter combo. Reaves throws a jab but it's blocked by Masta. Masta is looking to counter with head kicks. Reaves lands with a nice body kick. Masta could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2# Reaves has closed the distance and engaged Masta in a clinch.
Reaves digs a right hand into Masta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Masta's gas tank. Masta is breathing heavily. Reaves leaning his opponent against the cage. Reaves taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masta goes for a takedown attempt but Reaves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reaves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Masta under the eye.#CUT2# It looks like Pikachu Masta has been cut. Reaves connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Reaves lands a body shot.
Reaves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Reaves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Reaves scores with a body shot.
Reaves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Masta on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD2# Reaves lands a big right hand that sends Masta crashing to the mat! Reaves stays standing though and waves Masta back to his feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Reaves throws an uppercut from hell that sends Masta clean off his feet! He's out cold! Reaves stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Reaves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2018 |
#R1# Reaves throws a lazy right hand but Chong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Reaves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reaves wants it to stay on the feet. Reaves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chong moves in looking to clinch but Reaves pushes him off. Chong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Ching Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2# Chong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reaves's half guard. Chong controlling the action here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves is concentrating on defense, preventing Chong from advancing position. Reaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Chong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Reaves is doing well to control the position and prevent Chong from advancing to side control. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Reaves keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Chong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reaves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# Reaves trying to control but Chong postures up.
#SUB2# Chong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reaves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reaves tries to get out of the position. Chong is thwarting Reaves's attempts to control the position. Reaves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Chong prevents Reaves from standing back up.
#T3# Chong works his way into full mount! Chong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chong raining down shots from the mount! Chong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Chong prevents Reaves from getting the reversal. Reaves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Chong seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reaves is holding on tight.
#T4##SUB2# Chong looking to secure an arm triangle but Reaves defends it well. Chong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Chong with a couple of short strikes. Chong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaves is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chong dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Chong darts in looking for a takedown but Reaves gets double underhooks and turns Chong into the cage. Chong throws a right hand that Reaves ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaves also avoids with ease. Chong takes one to the side of the head.
Reaves scores with a leg kick.
Chong fails with the takedown and Reaves counters with a nice uppercut. A thudding body kick lands there by Reaves!
Reaves misses with a wild body shot. Chong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Reaves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Brian Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Chong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves throws a nice inside leg kick. Chong misses with a body punch
and Reaves counters with a thumping low kick. #T1# Reaves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chong is breathing heavily. Reaves scoring well with a low kick there.
Chong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reaves to score with a decent uppercut. Reaves connects with an inside leg kick. Reaves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Reaves lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Chong gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Reaves gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Reaves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1# Masta tries for a takedown but Reaves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Masta tries to clinch up but Reaves circles away and keeps his distance. Reaves is looking to counter punch. Masta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masta throws a head kick that misses and Masta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Masta takes one on the button. Masta is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reaves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Masta misses with a takedown #CL# and Reaves counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Reaves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Masta up against the cage.#T1# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The referee calls for Reaves to work.
Reaves lands a shoulder strike. Reaves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Reaves.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Brian Reaves. Masta wants to clinch and Reaves counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2# Masta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Reaves wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Reaves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reaves tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Reaves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Masta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Reaves wants to get back to his feet but Masta is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Reaves keeping moving, preventing Masta from controlling successfully. Reaves trying to control the position here. #SUB# Reaves working for a triangle but Masta defends it easily.
#T3# Masta pushing down on Reaves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Reaves wants to improve his position but Masta is controlling well.
#SUB2# Masta is working for a kimura but Reaves is defending it quite comfortably.
Reaves tries to kick Masta off in order to stand up. Masta Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Reaves pushes Masta away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masta gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SU2# Masta decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reaves to his feet. Masta tries for a takedown but Reaves circles away easily and Reaves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Brian Reaves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikachu Masta. Masta looks winded! Masta misses with a takedown and Reaves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masta's knee momentarily. Reaves lands with a right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Masta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reaves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Masta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Reaves dominated that round. 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. #R2# Masta takes a shot right to the bread basket. Reaves is looking to slow Masta down with leg kicks. Masta fails with the takedown. Reaves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masta was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaves.#CL# Reaves darts in and clinches Masta up against the cage. Masta takes a shot to the head. Reaves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Masta up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves works on Masta's body with a couple of short punches. Masta is breathing heavily. A nice left hand lands by Reaves.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Reaves is struggling to control the position. Reaves gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T1# Reaves pushes Masta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Reaves lands a nice uppercut. A short body shot lands from Reaves as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaves. Reaves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Masta can do to turn this around? Reaves scores with a shoulder strike. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Masta tries to circle away but Reaves has him pinned against the cage. Reaves lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# Reaves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pikachu Masta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaves connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masta's hands. Reaves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Masta should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL# Reaves has managed to clinch.
#T2##BC# Reaves manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Reaves. Beautiful body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Masta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reaves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Masta scrambles back to his feet. A slapping body kick lands there for Reaves. A thudding body kick lands there by Reaves!
Reaves scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Reaves jabs Masta right on the nose. Masta blinks but takes it well. Reaves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Masta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Masta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3# Reaves looks to score with a jab to the body but Masta is just out of range. Reaves dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masta. That did some damage! A nice leg kick lands there from Reaves. A solid leg kick lands there for Reaves.
Reaves darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Reaves digs a good hook to Masta's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaves. Masta does a little dance to reset his feet. Reaves with a hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Reaves. Masta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masta is defended easily by Reaves. Reaves works Masta's body with a nice hook. Reaves misses the shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reaves throws a quick inside leg kick. Reaves swings for the body but Masta moves out of range.
Masta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Reaves lunges at Masta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masta's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Reaves dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Reaves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Masta. Reaves works the jab nicely. Masta misses with a takedown and Masta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Masta tries for a takedown but Reaves circles away easily and Reaves counters with an inside leg kick. Masta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaves throws a head kick that Masta semi-blocks.
#CUT# It looks like Pikachu Masta has been cut. Reaves fakes the leg kick and cracks Masta in the body. Reaves throws a right hand that Masta ducks under and follows up with a left that Masta also avoids with ease. Reaves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Masta. Masta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Reaves throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masta. Masta closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Reaves fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masta has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Masta drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Reaves thuds a left hand into Masta's body. Reaves lands a jab to the nose. Reaves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL# Reaves gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reaves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaves. Masta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reaves is struggling to control the position. Masta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Reaves scores with a shoulder strike. A right hand to the body from Reaves.
#KD# Reaves drops Masta onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Masta is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Masta is rocked! Reaves lands a big right hand! Masta is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Reaves!
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