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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Hansen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Hansen has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reyes defend it? Hansen steps over the head and cranks it - Reyes is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Odd Hansen!
Our winner, Odd Hansen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC 33: Bitch Vs. Cauchy
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Reyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Veena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reyes somewhat.#KD#
Veena cracks Reyes with a big right hand and Reyes goes down!#CUT#It looks like Thiago Reyes has been cut.#SUB2#
Reyes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Veena throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reyes's body to avoid the submission. Reyes has instead reached around Veena's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reyes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Thiago Reyes!
Thiago Reyes gave a mention to EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
BFC 30: BFC Vs Checkmate 1
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Volkan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Reyes gets tackled into the cage by Volkan. Volkan maintains the clinch.
Volkan lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Volkan.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkan.
#BC2#
Volkan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Volkan closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Volkan breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Volkan clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes is working for takedown but Volkan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Volkan lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Volkan on the inside.
Nice body punch from Volkan - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Volkan avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage. #T1#
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've been hearing reports that Reyes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Volkan.
Volkan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkan.
Knees to the body from Volkan.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reyes is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Volkan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkan moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reyes ducks right into an uppercut from Volkan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Reyes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Volkan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexanderovski Volkan! |
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Event:
BFC 26: Volkov Vs. Nimoy
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Reyes. #TD#
Dos Santos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reyes did well to prevent Dos Santos getting side control.
Dos Santos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes wants to stand back up but Dos Santos manages to pass into side control.
Reyes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reyes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dos Santos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dos Santos working the ground and pound.
Reyes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dos Santos connects with a decent elbow.
Dos Santos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dos Santos is working Reyes over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dos Santos working the body and head with strikes.
Reyes is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos lands an elbow. #ROC#Reyes is rocked!#T1#
Dos Santos working the ground and pound.
Reyes is still in real trouble! Can Dos Santos finish him?
Reyes wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Santos in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reyes looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dos Santos turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor Dos Santos! |
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Event:
BFC 24: Bitch Vs. Washington
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McDrippy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDrippy lands a glancing blow to the side of Reyes's head.#CL2#
McDrippy moves into range and clinches up with Reyes.#BC#
Reyes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McDrippy closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
McDrippy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDrippy fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Reyes out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Flange McDrippy!
Our winner, Flange McDrippy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Reyes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Azizsbatereja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Azizsbatereja moved away.
Reyes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Azizsbatereja.
Azizsbatereja ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azizsbatereja moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
#KD2#
Azizsbatereja drops Reyes with a beautiful combination! Reyes stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Azizsbatereja is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
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!#TD#
Reyes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Azizsbatereja manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reyes slips nicely into half guard.
Reyes not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Reyes is keen to just control but Azizsbatereja is a slippery customer.
Reyes drops an elbow to the side of Azizsbatereja's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes wants to control but Azizsbatereja is keeping him busy.
Azizsbatereja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reyes is pressing down on Azizsbatereja's thigh, looking to free his foot. Azizsbatereja is holding on for now.
Azizsbatereja is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Reyes is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Azizsbatereja felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Azizsbatereja pushes Reyes off looking to stand but Reyes dives back in and keeps control.
Azizsbatereja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azizsbatereja avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reyes. #T2#
Reyes moves into full mount! Azizsbatereja won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Reyes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Azizsbatereja trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Reyes has control of Azizsbatereja's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Azizsbatereja regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reyes unloading with bombs!#T3#
Reyes wants to control the pace but Azizsbatereja is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Reyes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azizsbatereja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azizsbatereja shrugs it off. #SUB#
Reyes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Azizsbatereja to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Azizsbatereja shrugs it off.
Reyes looking to control but Azizsbatereja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Azizsbatereja wants to get back to his feet.
Reyes unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Reyes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Azizsbatereja manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Reyes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Azizsbatereja has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4##SUB#
Reyes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azizsbatereja takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Reyes is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Azizsbatereja looks calm but he's in trouble here. Reyes gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Azizsbatereja is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Reyes lets go of the hold and Azizsbatereja can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Reyes!
Thiago Reyes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFC Bloodbath 3
Date: Aug 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes lands with an uppercut that bounces Glumpkins off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Robby Glumpkins has been cut.
Glumpkins throws a head kick that misses.
Glumpkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Reyes backs off Glumpkins throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Glumpkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reyes eats them both and turns towards Glumpkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Glumpkins scores with a hook.
Glumpkins looks to throw the jab but Reyes is out of range.
Glumpkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glumpkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No joy there for Glumpkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reyes is defended easily by Glumpkins.
Glumpkins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes feints a jab and as Glumpkins dips his head, Reyes unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Glumpkins right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Glumpkins falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Reyes smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thiago Reyes!
Thiago Reyes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BFC 13: Olstein Vs. The Blade
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Martinez counters by clinching up.
Reyes wants to take the fight to the mat but Martinez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reyes digs a right hand into Martinez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Martinez's gas tank.
Reyes tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
Reyes looking to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reyes throws an elbow but misses.
Reyes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Reyes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Martinez staying out of range there.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Reyes misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Martinez avoids the damage to the body.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martinez.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Reyes misses with a punch to the body.
Martinez has Reyes pressed against the cage, preventing Reyes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reyes throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinez.
Reyes tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Reyes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Martinez digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Martinez lands a body punch.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Reyes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Martinez is leaning against Reyes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Martinez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinez cracks Reyes with a nice body shot.
Reyes tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Reyes tries to stall but Martinez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Martinez avoids it.
Martinez avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martinez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reyes taking a breather.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes struggles to land a body shot inside as Martinez controls his hands.
#T4#
Reyes can't break the clinch.
Martinez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reyes tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martinez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reyes fails to pull guard.
Reyes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Martinez lands a shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Reyes lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Javier Martinez has been cut.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Martinez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
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#
Martinez moves forwards but Reyes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reyes misses with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reyes throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Martinez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Martinez.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Reyes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Martinez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Martinez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reyes or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Martinez.
#T1#
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike from Reyes.
Martinez lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Martinez.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
Reyes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Martinez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Martinez misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Martinez.
Martinez avoiding damage as Reyes throws knees to the body.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martinez avoids the elbow strike from Reyes, against the cage.
Martinez blocks the elbow strike.
Reyes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Martinez is pressed up against the cage. Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Martinez down to the mat. Martinez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Reyes throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes sets himself, and Martinez steps forward looking for the clinch! Reyes avoids it this time.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick by Reyes misses #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Martinez stays in close to Reyes's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes controlling Martinez's posture.
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Martinez controlling from the top position.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
Martinez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez looking to pass the guard.
Martinez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Martinez 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Javier Martinez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martinez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reyes pushes Martinez away with a front kick.
We've been told by Reyes's head coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Reyes is predictable there #TD2#
and Martinez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Reyes scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Reyes fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Martinez drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Martinez struggles to land a body shot inside as Reyes controls his hands.
Martinez blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes looking to slow down the pace here.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Martinez pushes Reyes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reyes jumps guard but Martinez stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reyes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Martinez's brow.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Martinez has him pressed against the cage.
Javier Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reyes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Martinez.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Martinez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reyes's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reyes can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reyes fails to land.
Reyes trying to control the position but instead, Martinez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reyes into the cage.
Martinez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Still in the clinch, Martinez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes is looking to control Martinez's arms but Martinez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reyes has his back to the cage.
Reyes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Martinez keeps control of Reyes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Reyes letting Martinez take a breather here.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Reyes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Martinez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thiago Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes thows a leg kick but Martinez checks it
and Martinez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thiago Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A head kick by Reyes misses #CL2#
and Martinez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Martinez blocks a body shot from Reyes.
Good body shot from Martinez.
#T4#
Reyes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Martinez is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
Reyes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Martinez is keeping busy.
Reyes missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Martinez.
Reyes trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Martinez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reyes tries to land a knee to the head but Martinez blocks with his arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Javier Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martinez managing to block the knees to the body from Reyes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Martinez! |
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Event:
BFC Fight Night 2
Date: Jun 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Boxeri fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reyes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Reyes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boxeri uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Reyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boxeri can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Boxeri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Boxeri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Boxeri drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
#BC#
Boxeri breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Boxeri blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Reyes has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boxeri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Boxeri breaks from the clinch.
Boxeri checks a low kick from Reyes.
Boxeri attempts a counter takedown but Reyes avoids it well and moves away.
Reyes lands the left hand.#CL#
Boxeri clinches up against the cage.
Boxeri digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reyes looking for a takedown. #BC#
Boxeri breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Boxeri has Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.
Boxeri goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxeri throws a head kick that misses.
Reyes tries a quick counter leg kick but Boxeri is wise to it.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2#
Reyes just misses with a punch to the body.
Boxeri tries to counter by clinching up but Reyes breaks away and moves out of range.
Boxeri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reyes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
Boxeri checks the leg kick.
Ispa Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Boxeri has Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Boxeri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reyes stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Boxeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxeri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boxeri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reyes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3##TD#
Boxeri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxeri lands in his opponent's guard.
Boxeri stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxeri is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boxeri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Boxeri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Reyes tries to clinch but Boxeri is having none of it. #T4#
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxeri is just out of range.
Boxeri shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxeri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Boxeri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boxeri blocks an uppercut.
Reyes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Boxeri breaks from the clinch.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Boxeri closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Reyes wants a takedown.
#TD#
Boxeri pulls guard.
Boxeri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boxeri tries to get out of the position.
Boxeri pulls Reyes in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Boxeri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Boxeri closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boxeri lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Reyes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Boxeri off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL#
Boxeri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Boxeri shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Boxeri has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reyes uses from the top position.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Boxeri keeps moving.
Reyes is fighting to break Boxeri's control of his arms but Boxeri is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boxeri trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
Boxeri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Boxeri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxeri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reyes tries to bum rush Boxeri with a series of wild strikes but Boxeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boxeri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reyes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boxeri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boxeri swats away the attempt to clinch by Reyes.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Boxeri blocks the leg kick.
Reyes tries to bum rush Boxeri with a series of wild strikes but Boxeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Boxeri bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boxeri misses with the ground and pound.#SU#
Boxeri has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reyes misses with a body kick.
Reyes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boxeri.
Reyes is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Boxeri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxeri swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Reyes throws a series of punches but Boxeri moves out of range. #TD#
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reyes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Boxeri working away.
Reyes looking for a sweep but Boxeri has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boxeri looking to ground and pound but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Boxeri controlling from mount.
Reyes is controlling an arm, preventing Boxeri from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4##SUB#
Reyes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Boxeri.
Reyes tries to hold on but Boxeri pushes him away.
Boxeri controlling from mount.
Boxeri unloads with some shots from mount but Reyes bucks and avoids them well.
Ispa Boxeri overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boxeri controlling the position easily from mount.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thiago Reyes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxeri is just out of range.
Ispa Boxeri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Boxeri rushes Reyes and presses him up against the cage.
Reyes goes for a takedown attempt but Boxeri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boxeri gets slowly back to his feet.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Boxeri takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boxeri tries for a takedown but Reyes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ispa Boxeri. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but Boxeri avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Boxeri breaks from the clinch.
Reyes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boxeri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reyes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boxeri shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Reyes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boxeri counters with a one-two to the body.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes leaves Boxeri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thiago Reyes seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2##KD2#
A big head kick from Reyes and Boxeri is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2#Boxeri is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ispa Boxeri has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Reyes has gone for a leg lock! Boxeri slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reyes's guard.#REVR#
Oh Boxeri is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxeri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boxeri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boxeri trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Boxeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.
Boxeri seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Boxeri pushes his legs off easily.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reyes has a closed guard, preventing Boxeri from standing up.
Boxeri might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxeri defends it easily.
Boxeri postures up.
#SUB2#
Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxeri content to stall in guard here.
Boxeri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxeri loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
Boxeri 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. #SUB#
Boxeri drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxeri jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boxeri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Boxeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes wants to counter with a clinch but Boxeri pushes him away.#CL#
Boxeri clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reyes 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thiago Reyes!
A victorious Thiago Reyes 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:
RC6 Carver vs Reyes
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Carver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Carver cracks Reyes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reyes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Carver finish him?
#CUT#
It looks like Thiago Reyes has been cut.
Carver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy left from Carver finds it's target.#ROC#
Reyes is rocked!
Carver scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Carver drops Reyes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reyes looks back up at him and smiles so Carver waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Carver finish him?
Carver flashes Reyes a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Reyes's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Reyes crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Carver punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). T Bone Carver!
T Bone Carver managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary, into his post fight interview.
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