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Event:
SYN 1122 Rose vs. Drago
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL# John closes the distance and clinches. Reaper trying to control the position but instead, John has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reaper into the cage. Reaper scores with a shoulder strike. Reaper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper lands a body punch. John working aggressively here.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John is leaning against Reaper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of John backwards. John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. John lands a nice uppercut. Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head. John lands with a left to the head. This has been an exciting period of action! John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper prevents a body shot from John. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper. Reaper lands with a short shot to the head. John lands a nice uppercut. Reaper is stalling here.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. John seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around. John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Reaper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A right hand to the body from John.
Reaper slows down the pace here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reaper lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks a body shot from John. I was talking to John's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Reaper lands a shoulder strike. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. John misses with some punches.
John lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. A short uppercut from Reaper. #T3# Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. John misses with a punch on the inside.
John lands a nice uppercut. John lands a right hand. John misses with a short punch on the inside. John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it. John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reaper. John scores with a hook to the body. John misses with the head strike.
Reaper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. John lands a body shot in the clinch.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John lands with a left to the head. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
John misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. #T4# 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! John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John misses with a hook from the clinch. John misses with a short punch on the inside. John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper blocks a body shot from John. A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. John misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by John. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring John dominated that round. That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# John avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
John swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from John misses. John wants to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Reaper misses. John darts in trying to clinch and Reaper counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. John is looking to score with low kicks. Reaper wants to counter the offense by John and move into the clinch position. John throws a right and a left that both miss. Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reaper loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch. John misses the shot to the body. #T1# Reaper paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. John just misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper tries to clinch there but John circles away.
Reaper lands with a right hand. John misses with a low kick.
Reaper misses with a left hand letting John counter with a right hand. John throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot. John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John moves out of range of the strikes.#CL# John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reaper, pushing him back against the cage. Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johns head. John scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head. Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper has John pressed against the cage.
#T2# John blocks an uppercut.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. John misses with some punches.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparring John has scored more points in the clinch so far. John tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing John back against the cage. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by John. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. John tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing John back against the cage. John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
John misses with a punch on the inside.
John misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3# John lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. John misses with a punch on the inside.
John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it. John working aggressively here.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John throws a head punch that misses. John misses with a hook from the clinch. John pushes Reaper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John misses with some punches.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards. John working aggressively here.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?#T4# John tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reaper stalls. John throws a head punch that misses. John lands a body punch in the clinch. Reaper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but John is keeping busy. John lands with a light punch inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! John blocks a body shot from Reaper. John throws a head punch that misses. Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. A short right from John. Reaper lands a shoulder strike. John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. John misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparring John dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! John misses with a double jab.
A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reaper cracks John with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sparring John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. John fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reaper checks it well. Reaper throws out a counter right but John avoids it with no problem. Reaper misses with a straight left. John throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John. Reaper slips under a jab from John. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. John lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. John throws a body shot but no joy. John tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reaper steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from John. John lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1# Reaper needs to keep his hands up - John had a free shot at his head there.#CL2# Reaper closes the distance and pushes John back into the cage. Reaper lands with a left to the head. John misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper is struggling to control the position. John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. John swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it. John working aggressively here.
John lands with a left to the head. Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper misses with the head strike.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by John. John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. #T2# A short left from Reaper. John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. John fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
John has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of John backwards. A short uppercut from John. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A nice right hand lands inside from Reaper. John is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. John throws a head punch that misses. #T3# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John. John misses with some punches.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by John. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John misses with a short punch on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by John. A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
John throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper. Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reaper blocks a body shot from John. Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from John fails to land. Reaper slowing the pace effectively.#T4# Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. John presses Reaper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. John blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from John. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
John tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from John. #ROC#Reaper is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! John lands a big right hand that drops Reaper! The killer instinct kicks in and John finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by John!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparring John! Sparring John seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SYN 1115 Bollomard vs Crispian
Date: Nov 24, 2024 |
#R1# Gunner misses with a hook
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Reaper lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reaper. Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner.#CL# Reaper moves into the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reaper's brow. Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Reaper's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Gunner blocking some punches.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper pushes Gunner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper blocks an elbow strike. Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Reaper seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gunner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reaper has him pressed against the cage. Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head. Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2# Gunner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper pressing his opponent against the cage. Gunner lands a hook to the side of the head. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Reaper avoiding damage.
Gunner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T3# Reaper blocks a body shot from Gunner. Gunner wants a takedown.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Reaper prevents a body shot from Gunner. Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike. Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Reaper blocks an elbow strike. Gunner wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Gunner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Gunner looking for a takedown. Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jet Gunner. Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4# Reaper misses with some punches.
Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Gunner takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper slows down the pace here.
Gunner lands a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Reaper will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Gunner tries to clinch but Reaper moves out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Reaper misses its target. Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Gunner tries to clinch and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gunner misses with a shot to the body enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab. #KD# Reaper sends Gunner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reaper is motioning to the referee to let Gunner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Gunner is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jet Gunner has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gunner missing with a left hand there. Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Reaper wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Gunner is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him? Reaper misses with a straight right. Reaper avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Reaper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunner manages to circle out of the way. Gunner seems to have recovered his senses. Reaper throws a body shot but no joy. Gunner moves to clinch but Reaper breaks away and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand. A big left from Reaper misses. Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gunner throws a right hand that Reaper ducks under and follows up with a left that Reaper also avoids with ease. Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper defending well as Gunner loads up on a big left hand. Gunner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1# Gunner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reaper. Reaper slips a jab from Gunner. A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target. Gunner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD# and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunner! Reaper lets Gunner back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Reaper drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gunner right on the button. Gunner goes down! Reaper follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reaper gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1108 Brown vs. Crispian
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper lands a body shot.
Gunner misses with a combination
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot. Gunner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper tries to counter by closing the distance. Gunner throws a leg kick and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand. Gunner blocks a jab. Reaper avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Reaper misses with an uppercut. Gunner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Gunner throws a body shot but no joy. Reaper cracks Gunner with a right hand to the side of the head. A clash of legs there as Reaper blocks the low kick. Reaper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner. Reaper misses with a looping right. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Gunner's shoulder, as Gunner tries to avoid the shot. Reaper has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gunner is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1# Reaper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunner ducks right into an uppercut from Reaper. Gunner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reaper defends it nicely. A low kick lands for Gunner.
Gunner jabs Reaper to the body, keeping him at a distance. Gunner feints a jab promting Reaper to slip. Gunner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reaper slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Gunner shoots in but no luck this time. Reaper wants to counter the offense by Gunner and move into the clinch position. Gunner with a jab. Reaper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2# Gunner defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand. Gunner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Reaper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reaper thuds his right hand into Gunner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Gunner throws a hook but Reaper blocks it. Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Gunner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reaper avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gunner doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2# and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gunner! Reaper lets Gunner back up to his feet, looking for a finish! Jet Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reaper scrambles back to his feet. Nice takedown defense from Reaper. No joy for Gunner on that attempt. Gunner fails with a takedown attempt. Reaper throws out a counter right but Gunner avoids it with no problem. Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Reaper avoids the head kick by Gunner.
#T3##TD# Gunner gets a double leg takedown into Reaper's guard. Reaper seems keen to control Gunner's posture. Gunner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Reaper controls Gunner momentarily but Gunner frees himself. Reaper controlling the position. Reaper is looking to sweep but instead, Gunner has passed into half guard.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Reaper is defending well. #T4# Gunner throwing shots but Reaper is blocking nicely. Gunner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Gunner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gunner is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Gunner is stalling here. Reaper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gunner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reaper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Gunner wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! A lull in the action here. Gunner wants to get back to his feet but Reaper is dominant here and he's now got Gunner's back! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper 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# Gunner misses the body punch and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Gunner tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Gunner slips the punch. Gunner misses with a head kick.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses. Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunner lands a body shot.
Gunner is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gunner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reaper throws a body shot but no joy. A head kick misses from Gunner. Reaper throws out a counter right but Gunner avoids it with no problem. Reaper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunner. Gunner looks to land a left hand but Reaper moved out of range nicely.#T1# Reaper dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunner. Gunner misses with a jab to the body
#CL2# and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Gunner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reaper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. Gunner has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Gunner pressing his opponent against the cage. Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gunner. #T2# Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Reaper slowing the pace effectively. Reaper lands an uppercut. Reaper leaning against his opponent.
Gunner pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Gunner. Gunner lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Reaper. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner. Reaper blocks an elbow strike from Gunner.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reaper lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunner.#T3# Gunner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Gunner.
Gunner throws an elbow but it misses.
Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head. Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Reaper lands with a right to the head. Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Gunner.
A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
Reaper taking a breather. Reaper stalls. Gunner stalling in the clinch but Reaper improves position. #T4# Gunner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
Gunner lands an elbow that stopped Reaper in his tracks for a moment. Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunners head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Gunner, against the cage.
Reaper avoiding damage.
Gunner looks to throw an elbow but misses. Reaper avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner. Good body shot from Reaper.
A short uppercut from Reaper. Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Gunner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Reaper throws a jab when Gunner was well out of range. Jack Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Gunner fails with the takedown. Gunner swinging wildly here.
Gunner misses the body punch and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gunner swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab. Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reaper thows a left - swing and a miss! Gunner with a lazy takedown attempt letting Reaper counter with a right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper is looking to clinch. Gunner with a hook. Gunner misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a left to the body. #CL2# Reaper instigates a clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Gunner is struggling to control the position. Reaper stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage. Gunner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reaper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards. Reaper blocking some punches.
Gunner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2# Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. Gunner lands a shoulder strike. Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Gunner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jet Gunner. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gunner misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunner. Gunner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3# Gunner looking to slow down the pace here. Gunner tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reaper's brow. Gunner throws an elbow that misses.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunner lands a hook to the side of the head. Gunner misses with a punch to the body.
Gunner tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Gunner back against the cage. Gunner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Gunner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gunner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Reaper being controlled against the cage. Gunner tries for a takedown but Reaper manages to get underhooks.
Jet Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reaper's brow. Reaper blocks an elbow strike. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reaper stops a takedown attempt from Gunner.
Gunner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Gunner.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Jack Reaper. I've got Reaper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29 Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1100 Harris vs Chai
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1# Stark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand. Stark fails with a takedown attempt. We've been hearing reports that Stark has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2# Reaper closes the distance and pushes Stark back into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1# Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reaper.
Stark looking for a takedown. Reaper scores with a shoulder strike. Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Stark changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reaper tries to avoid it but Stark manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reaper to the ground. Reaper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reaper misses with a looping right. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stark is defended easily by Reaper. Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2# Stark shoots and misses #CL2# and Reaper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Stark is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reaper is defending well. Reaper lands with a left to the head. Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stark being controlled against the cage. Stark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reaper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Stark can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. Reaper lands an uppercut. Stark is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Stark is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3# Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Stark is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now. Reaper prevents a takedown attempt there.
Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut. Stark is looking to take this one to the mat. Reaper gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Stark has been cut. Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards. Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Stark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reaper smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Reaper moves into the clinch.#T4# Stark drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Reaper shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Stark tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reaper gets through Stark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! Stark blocking some punches.
Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stark seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around. Reaper digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected. Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Stark has Reaper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reaper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Stark is breathing heavily. Reaper is stalling here.
Stark wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tony Stark's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target. Stark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Reaper counters with a straight right hand. Reaper throws out a loose jab but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Reaper stalling against the cage.
#TD# Stark jumps into guard, dragging Reaper to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Reaper stands up from guard. Let's bang! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper misses with the combination.
Stark changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD# Stark looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T1# Reaper is trying to maintain the position but Stark is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Stark is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Stark wants to work for an arm triangle but Reaper is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reaper wants to control but Stark is keeping busy.
#SUB# Stark maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Reaper could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Stark has cracked it and Reaper is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark! |
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Event:
SYN 1095 Harris vs Dodgers
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper misses the shot to the body. Paa tries to clinch up. An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target. Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Iso Paa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paa just misses with a punch to the body.
Paa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range. Paa swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Reaper to counter with a crisp jab. Paa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Paa throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it. Paa swings away with a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Paa misses with a hook to the body
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand. Reaper misses with an uppercut. Paa saw that one coming. Paa looks to land a body kick but Reaper moved away. It looked like Reaper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Paa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1# Paa looks to land a body kick but Reaper moved away. Reaper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Reaper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paa. Reaper throws an off balance right hand
enabling Paa to counter with a crisp jab. Reaper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Paa manages to avoid it. Reaper getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Paa throws a leg kick and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Paa scores with a head kick. Reaper tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Paa 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. Paa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reaper finds it's way round the side to connect with Paa's head. Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Reaper is looking to counter the offense by Paa and move into the clinch. Paa cracks a nice hook into Reaper's ribs. Reaper misses with a hook. Reaper moves out of range of the body kick. A big left from Paa misses. Reaper seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Paa throws a body shot but no joy. As Paa looks to move away, Reaper throws a big counter combo but Paa just gets out of the way. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Reaper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2# Paa throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range. Reaper throwing a counter right hand but Paa manages to avoid it. Reaper throws a hook but Paa blocks it. A jab from Reaper misses. Paa lands with a good body shot. Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Paa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a looping right. Paa throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range. Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paa.
Reaper checks a low kick from Paa. Paa swings for the body but Reaper moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reaper tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Paa ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A low kick from Paa misses #CL# and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Reaper prevents a body shot from Paa. Paa misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2# Paa manages to pull guard.
#SU# Reaper stands up and waves to Paa to follow him. Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Paa lands a two punch combo.
Paa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Paa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper. Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Paa's shoulder, as Paa tries to avoid the shot. Reaper throws a series of punches but Paa avoids them all with ease. Paa only half commits to the counter leg kick. Reaper moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A low kick lands for Paa.
#CL# Reaper moves into the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4# Reaper throws a head punch that misses. Paa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Paa blocks an uppercut.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Paa tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Paa, against the cage.
Paa lands a left hand.
Reaper gets through Paa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2# Paa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reaper can't fight it off and eventually Paa manages to take the fight to the floor. Reaper looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Reaper is looking to stand up but Paa isn't so interested in that idea. Paa wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iso Paa will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paa is defended easily by Reaper. Reaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Reaper slips a jab from Paa. Reaper blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target. Reaper slips under a jab from Paa. Paa dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Reaper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Reaper misses the body punch letting Paa counter with a right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Paa looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target. Paa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Reaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Paa looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range. Nice defenses there by Paa.#T1# Paa throws out a leg kick but Reaper moves out of range and Paa only half commits. A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target. Paa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL# Reaper clinches up with Paa and pushes him back against the cage. Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Paa misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Reaper to work.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Paa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Paa working aggressively here.
Reaper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2# Paa is trying to pull guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper. Paa misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Paa misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Paa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Paa on the inside. Paa tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iso Paa. Paa working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reaper blocks a body shot from Paa. #T3# Paa misses with a body punch.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Paa goes for a takedown attempt but Reaper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paa misses with a low kick. Reaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paa. Paa shoots and misses and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand. A slow jab from Paa misses its intended target. Paa with the inside leg kick. Paa blocks a jab. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reaper checks a leg kick. #CL# Reaper forces Paa back against the cage and clinches. Paa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa is looking to control Reaper's arms but Reaper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Paa has his back to the cage. #T4# Paa trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the cage. The referee calls for Paa to work.
Reaper lands with a left to the head. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reaper.
Jack Reaper has scored more points in the clinch so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Paa misses with some punches.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa prevents a body shot from Reaper. Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paa. Paa tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Paa working aggressively here.
Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Paa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# A chopping leg kick lands by Paa. Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Paa throws a leg kick and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut. Reaper has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Reaper scores with a jab. Paa throws a head kick that misses and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Paa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper. Paa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Paa throws a right hand that misses
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Paa is rocked! Paa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reaper counters with a huge left! Paa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Reaper isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Paa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Reaper!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1090 Danger vs Harris
Date: Aug 18, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Reaper lunges at Zaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaire's hand. #CL# Reaper closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Reaper breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Reaper's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it. Reaper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaire with a lazy takedown attempt and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nice jab there from Reaper. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Reaper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Reaper.
#T1# A short right from Reaper on the inside. Reaper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Reaper uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Reaper. Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. Zaire misses with the head strike.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Zaire. Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Zaire is rocked! Zaire is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reaper is defending well. Zaire tries to pull guard but Reaper holds him up against the cage and eventually Zaire drops back down to his feet.
Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire. Reaper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Reaper finish him? Reaper slowing the pace effectively. Zaire seems to have recovered his senses. Zaire is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2##TD2# Zaire decides to pull guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Reaper stands and steps away. Zaire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL# Zaire gets tackled into the cage by Reaper. Reaper maintains the clinch. Reaper scores with a shoulder strike. Zaire misses with the head strike.
Reaper lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reaper smiles and moves away.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming. It looked like Reaper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL# Reaper instigates a clinch. Reaper lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Reaper has him pressed against the cage. Reaper gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper scores with a nice hook to the head. Reaper blocking some punches.
Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Reaper to work.
Zaire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Reaper blocks an elbow strike from Zaire.
#T4# Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Reaper improves position. A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land. Zaire misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2# Zaire manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reaper wants to stand and escape but instead Zaire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Reaper seems keen to control Zaire's posture. Zaire postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it. Reaper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Reaper looking to control the position here, rather than advance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Zaire wants to slow Reaper down by chopping away at his legs. Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire takes one on the button. Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL# and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Zaire is working for takedown but Reaper is calmly controlling the position for now. Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head. Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch. Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. Reaper blocks the elbow strike.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zaire tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire. Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reaper lands a nice uppercut. Reaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zaire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1# Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around? Zaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reaper to keep the fight standing. Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. Zaire looking to stall.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Zaire jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Zaire gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Reaper tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zaire with a poor takedown and Reaper counters with a lovely straight right hand! Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Reaper counters with a big right hand! Oh Zaire is in trouble here! Reaper follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1084 Cruz vs McBean
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1# Pinks throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've been told by Pinks's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Reaper blocks a leg kick. Reaper misses with a straight right. Reaper staying out of range there. Pinks throws a shot from downtown. Reaper moves away and avoids it. Reaper takes a body punch but keeps moving. Pinks misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming. Reaper tries to counter by closing the distance. Pinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range. Devonte Pinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Reaper. Pinks misses with an uppercut. Reaper saw that one coming. Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pinks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper. Pinks is looking to chop away at Reaper's legs. Reaper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reaper if he has to take too many more of those.
Reaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1# Pinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Reaper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pinks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reaper is out of range and Pinks settles back down. Pinks sets himself, and Reaper steps forward looking for the clinch! Pinks avoids it this time. Pinks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pinks misses with a body kick. Reaper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinks can pounce on him.
Reaper looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely. Pinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper. Reaper moves out of range of the body kick. A little jabbing left from Reaper on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Reaper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pinks circles away quickly and effectively. Pinks throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Pinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Reaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2# Nice defenses there by Reaper. A swing and a miss from Reaper. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pinks - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pinks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Pinks misses with a body shot.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jab by Pinks. Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pinks. Nice jab there from Reaper. Reaper stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pinks. Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper misses with a looping right. Reaper checks a low kick from Pinks. Pinks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3# Reaper throws a right and a left that both miss. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pinks - that will leave a mark!
#CL2# Reaper has managed to clinch.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Pinks misses with a body punch.
Pinks taking a breather. Pinks misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Pinks scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head. Pinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks works on Reaper's body with a couple of short punches. Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinks misses with the head strike.
#T4# Reaper lands a right hand. Pinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Reaper has a couple of punches blocked by Pinks.
Pinks lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pinks scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head. Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinkss head. Reaper will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pinks up against the cage. Pinks misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Pinks blocking some punches.
Pinks tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Pinks back against the cage. Reaper holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devonte Pinks dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Reaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reaper checks a leg kick nicely. Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand. Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinks. A jab from Pinks misses. Pinks cracks Reaper with a right hand to the side of the head. A lazy left from Pinks finds it's target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pinks gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2# so Reaper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Pinks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Pinks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1# Pinks is trying to keep Reaper in close.
Pinks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around? Reaper controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2# Pinks is working an open guard so Reaper takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Pinks throws a lazy body kick and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride. Reaper fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2# Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Pinks lands a jab to Reaper's midsection. Pinks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reaper in his tracks. Reaper misses with an uppercut. Pinks saw that one coming. Reaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reaper tries to clinch but Pinks moves out of range. Pinks connects with a solid leg kick. Pinks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Pinks is rocked! Reaper scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Pinks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! 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! Pinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Reaper looks to land a right hand but Pinks moved out of range. Pinks misses with a right hand and Reaper counters with a right hand to the body. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pinks throws a jab when Reaper was well out of range. Reaper tries to counter with a clinch but Pinks shakes him off and moves away. Reaper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2# Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3# Pinks misses with some punches.
Pinks misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pinks backwards. Reaper lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pinks seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around. Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage. Reaper blocks a body shot from Pinks. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinks. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Pinks blocking some punches.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinks tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
Pinks seems to have got his legs back now. Pinks lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reaper misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Reaper.
Pinks misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinks. Reaper throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinkss head. Reaper blocks a body shot from Pinks. #T4# Reaper lands a shoulder strike. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A bit of stalling here from Reaper.
Reaper blocks a body shot from Pinks. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Pinks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Pinks misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks taking a breather. Reaper misses with the head strike.
Pinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinks backwards. Reaper misses with the head strike.
Pinks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Some wild striking there from Pinks.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab. Reaper wants to counter the offense by Pinks and move into the clinch position. Pinks blocks a jab. Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Pinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pinks gets off balance looking for a body kick#KD2# and Reaper counters with a nice right hand that sends Pinks toppling to the canvas! Pinks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reaper finish him?! Pinks moves away from the strike by Reaper. Reaper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Pinks is looking to land body kicks. Reaper looks like he wants to counter punch here. Reaper looks to land a left hand but Pinks moved out of range nicely. Reaper tries to clinch up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pinks lands with an uppercut that bounces Reaper off the cage and back into range. Nice cross by Pinks. Pinks swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper.#T1# Pinks scores with a hook to the body. Reaper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Pinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reaper manages to avoid it. Pinks throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reaper's head. Pinks throws a sloppy body shot
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Pinks throws an off balance right hand
and Reaper counters with a big right hand! Oh Pinks is in trouble here! Reaper follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
SYN 1076 Kamara vs Noeigati
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Krylov off the cage and back into range. Krylov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Reaper throws the left hand but Krylov avoids the punch easily. Reaper cracks Krylov with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut. A jab from Reaper misses. Krylov throws a leg kick which misses Reaper's front leg but catches the back leg as Reaper tries to avoid it. Reaper takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters circle, before Krylov throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Reaper's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Krylov lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Boris Krylov! Boris Krylov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 16 Marek v Covington II
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1# Paa jabs Reaper to the body, keeping him at a distance. Reaper misses with a looping right. Reaper lands with a straight right. Paa didn't see that one coming. Paa has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Paa defending well as Reaper loads up on a big left hand. Paa with a lazy takedown attempt and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Reaper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Paa. Paa misses with a hook. Reaper ducked under it nicely. Reaper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Reaper throws a right hand that misses
and Paa counters with a nice leg kick. Reaper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paa. Reaper missing with a left hand there. Paa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Paa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reaper pinned against the cage. Reaper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Nice uppercut there from Paa. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paa. Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch. A looping hook to the body misses from Paa. Reaper does a little dance to reset his feet. Paa ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Reaper throws a body shot but no joy. Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Paa. Paa with a nice cross. Jack Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Paa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range. A punch lands to the side of Reaper 's head but he takes it in his stride. Paa tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance. The fighters circling - Reaper throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reaper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paa.
Reaper takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paa throws a body shot but no joy. Paa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Reaper lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paa backs up against the cage.
#CL2# Reaper takes the fight into the clinch. Paa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3# Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.
Paa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Reaper is trying to stall.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Paa scores with an uppercut up the middle. A battle for position here, against the cage. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa is trying to pull guard but Reaper has him pressed against the cage. Reaper lands with a light punch inside. Paa misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa. Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Paa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around. Paa misses with a body punch.
Reaper avoiding damage.
Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# A bit of stalling here from Reaper.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper tries to stall but Paa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Paa tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa misses with the head strike.
Paa wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Paa.
A short right from Reaper on the inside. Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Paa. #TD# Paa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reaper wants to stand but Paa is controlling his posture from full guard. Reaper is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Reaper will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Reaper throws a hook but Paa blocks it. Reaper looks to land a right hand but Paa moved out of range. Reaper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paa looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range. Reaper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paa counters with a leg kick. Paa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reaper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Reaper throws a series of punches but Paa moves out of range. Paa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Reaper scores with a decent looking hook. Paa misses with a looping left. Reaper looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Jack Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A decent looking cross lands there for Reaper. Reaper might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Paa doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD2# and Reaper counters with a crisp right hand that drops Paa! Reaper lets Paa back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Paa is rocked!#T1# Paa scores with a three punch combo!
Paa misses with a head kick.
Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Paa thows a leg kick but Reaper checks it and Reaper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oh Paa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Paa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reaper counters with a nice uppercut. Reaper blocks a head kick by Paa.
Reaper tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away. Paa slips a jab and a cross from Reaper.
It looked like Paa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Paa seems to have got his legs back now. No luck for Paa with that takedown attempt. Reaper tries to counter with a clinch but Paa shakes him off and moves away. Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Paa loads up on a big right hand but Reaper slips the punch. Reaper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reaper lands a nice hook to Paa's body. Paa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Reaper lands a jab.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Reaper rushes Paa and presses him up against the cage. Paa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reaper prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paa misses with a short punch on the inside. Paa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Reaper stalling in the clinch.
Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reaper in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paa.
A head punch on the inside from Paa fails to land. #T3# Nice body punch from Paa. Come on Reaper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reaper stalling in the clinch.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Paa scores with a nice hook to the head. Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa takes a shot to the head. Paa misses with the head strike.
Reaper is trying to maintain a safe position but Paa gets an underhook and turns Reaper into the cage. Paa blocking some punches.
Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Paa uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Paa can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reaper. A short left from Reaper. Reaper blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paa. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Reaper prevents a body shot from Paa. Paa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper has Paa pushed against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Paa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper has Paa pressed against the cage.
Paa wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Paa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Reaper cracks Paa with an open hand slap. Jack Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Paa scores with a decent looking hook. Reaper misses with a straight right. Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paa throws out the jab. Paa throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily. Reaper throws a hook but Paa avoids it easily. Paa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper throws out a counter right but Paa avoids it with no problem. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paa throws a leg kick but Reaper moved away. Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paa. Reaper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A quick step to the side and Paa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Paa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1# Reaper loads up on a big right hand but Paa slips the punch. A big left from Reaper misses. Paa misses with a body shot
and Reaper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Paa throws a hook but Reaper blocks it. Nice shot by Reaper. Paa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reaper throws a jab when Paa was well out of range. Jack Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup. Paa lands a head shot. Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Paa off the cage and back into range.#CL# Paa takes the fight into the clinch. Paa struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
#T2# Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Paa throws a head punch that misses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa lands a body shot. Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Paa throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paa misses with a short punch on the inside. Paa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Paa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle. Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Paa tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Paa back against the cage. Paa misses with a punch on the inside.
Paa throws a head punch that misses. Paa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Paa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Paa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reaper's elbow. #T4# Paa misses with a body punch.
Paa jumps guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iso Paa. That's going to take a lot out of him. Paa is trying to break the clinch but Reaper has him pressed against the cage. Paa takes a shot to the head. Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Paa lands with a light punch inside. Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Paa.
Paa trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Paa into the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reaper gets underhooks to prevent Paa's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Iso Paa. I think Reaper 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:29 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1# Muromets is looking to clinch. Reaper scores with a hook to the body. Muromets takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Muromets slips a jab from Reaper. Muromets looks to land a right hand but Reaper moved out of range. Reaper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muromets. Muromets tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reaper was well out of range. Poor timing from Muromets. A shot to the liver by Reaper. Beautiful body shot. Muromets throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reaper on the side of the head. Muromets ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Reaper lunges at Muromets with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muromets's hand. Muromets throws a leg kick #CL2# and Reaper counters by clinching up. Muromets blocking some punches.
Muromets pushes off an throws an elbow but Reaper leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Reaper misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Our sources have told us that Muromets has been working on his elbows in the gym. A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper. A shot in the inside from Reaper. With the fighters up against the cage, Muromets throws an elbow but misses. Muromets blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Reaper dodges an elbow strike from Muromets.
A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. #T2# Muromets leaning against his opponent.
Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Muromets trying to control the position but instead, Reaper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Muromets into the cage. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Muromets. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reaper. Reaper blocks an elbow strike from Muromets.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. Reaper misses with a body punch.
Muromets throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Muromets misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper lands a right hand. Muromets stalling the fight.
#T3# Reaper avoids the elbow strike from Muromets, against the cage.
Reaper has Muromets pressed against the cage.
Muromets misses with an elbow strike.
Muromets blocking some punches.
Muromets trying to stall but Reaper improves his position.
Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper leaning his opponent against the cage. Muromets blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muromets lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jack Reaper has been cut. Muromets goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reaper lands a left hand.
#T4# Muromets blocking some punches.
Reaper misses with a hook from the clinch. Muromets avoiding damage.
Reaper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. #ROC2#Muromets is rocked! Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Muromets uses good head movement to avoid it. Reaper scores with a shot to the side of Muromets's head. Oh Muromets is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Muromets wants to stall.
Muromets seems to have got his legs back now. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reaper. Reaper lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muromets backwards. Reaper has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Muromets seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reaper can turn it around. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Reaper. Muromets misses with some punches.
Muromets content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jack Reaper's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muromets.
Some wild striking there from Reaper.
An inside leg kick lands from Muromets. Muromets looks to clinch and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Muromets moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off. Reaper swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muromets swats him away and circles back towards the center. Muromets swings widly with a right hand
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Reaper! Muromets is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
WVT 224: Seanoa v Anderson 2
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1# Reaper swings for the body but Joestar moves out of range.
Reaper misses with a body shot.
Reaper swings away with a body shot that misses
and Joestar counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Reaper closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Reaper scores with a nice short uppercut. Joestar scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Joestar scores with a nice short uppercut. Reaper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#It looks like Johan Joestar has been cut. Joestar lands a hook that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. A short right from Reaper on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC# Reaper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles letting Joestar counter with a right hand. #T1# Reaper lands with a straight right. Joestar didn't see that one coming. Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joestar.
Reaper takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reaper misses with a jab to the body
#KD2# and Joestar counters with a nice right hand that sends Reaper toppling to the canvas! Reaper scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joestar finish him?!#ROC2#Reaper is rocked! Joestar thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reaper if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Reaper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Reaper is breathing heavily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A chopping leg kick lands by Joestar. An inside leg kick lands from Joestar. Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow. Joestar weaves into range and cracks Reaper right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Reaper goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Joestar is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Joestar! Johan Joestar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
WVT 215: Ihantala v Fleshou
Date: Jan 26, 2024 |
#R1# Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Reaper blocks a head kick by Nogueira .
Reaper misses with an uppercut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! A combination from Nogueira does no damage. A right-left combo lands from Nogueira . Reaper avoids the head kick by Nogueira .
Reaper throwing a counter right hand but Nogueira manages to avoid it. Reaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nogueira looks to land a combination but Reaper avoids it well. Nogueira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Reaper misses the target. Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch but Reaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Reaper throws a series of punches but Nogueira avoids them all with ease. Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper throws a jab when Nogueira was well out of range. Nogueira avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Nogueira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nogueira lands a two punch combo.
Nogueira throws a combination that misses #CL# and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Reaper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Reaper misses with a body punch.
#T1# Reaper is struggling to control the position. Reaper lands with a left to the head. A frustrated look appears on Nogueira 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Nogueira scores with a shoulder strike. Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper controlling the action here for a moment.
Reaper lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses with a body punch.
Nogueira blocks a body shot from Reaper. Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Reaper keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Reaper has Nogueira pressed against the cage.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Nogueira struggles to land a body shot inside as Reaper controls his hands.
Reaper lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2# Nogueira wants to break free but Reaper has control.
Reaper lands with a light punch inside. Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Reaper has the dominant position. Reaper stalling in the clinch.
Reaper tries to throw a body punch but Nogueira avoids it by throwing Reaper back against the cage. The referee calls for Reaper to work.
#BC2# Nogueira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nogueira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reaper paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nogueira avoids the body shot from Reaper.
Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Nogueira . This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice defenses there by Reaper.#CL# Reaper has Nogueira up against the cage in a clinch.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reaper lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2# Nogueira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
#T3# Reaper tries to bum rush Nogueira with a series of wild strikes but Nogueira uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Reaper misses with a straight right. A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target. Nogueira with a hook.#CL# Reaper instigates a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nogueira . Good body shot from Reaper.
Nogueira looks winded! Reaper lands with a short shot to the head. Nogueira lands a shoulder strike. Reaper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A right hand to the body from Reaper.
Nogueira tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reaper lands a shoulder strike. 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! Reaper just leaning against Nogueira , taking a breather. Reaper slowing the pace effectively. Reaper content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reaper tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Nogueira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Nogueira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4# Reaper lands a body punch. Nogueira lands a right hand. Nogueira is trying to push Reaper away but Reaper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A hook to the body from Reaper.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira 's face as he tries to break the clinch. Reaper lands with a short head shot on the inside. Reaper digs a right hand into Nogueira 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nogueira 's gas tank. Reaper working some nice short punches in the clinch. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Reaper softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC# Reaper manages to break the clinch.
Nogueira throws a nice looking combination but Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Reaper looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Nogueira misses with a head kick.
#CL# Reaper clinches up against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reaper tries to work over Nogueira 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reaper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Reaper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nogueira backwards. Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reaper. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Reaper cracks Nogueira with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Nogueira looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reaper finish him?
#CUT#It looks like Anderson Nogueira has been cut. Nogueira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reaper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nogueira can do to turn this around? Nogueira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reaper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Nogueira misses with a hook. Nogueira throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily. Reaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nogueira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Nogueira throws an overhand right that lands on Reaper's shoulder, as Reaper tries to avoid the shot. Reaper is stalking Nogueira . Nogueira circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reaper, and it's lights out! Nogueira really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
WVT 209: Anderson v Hightower
Date: Jan 12, 2024 |
#R1# Jab by Reaper.#CUT2#It looks like Bill Goldberg has been cut. Goldberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. and Reaper counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Goldberg! He's just covering up as Reaper starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
WVT 204: Dracul v Steve
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1# Reaper digs a good hook to Neves's body.
Reaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Neves moves into the clinch. Reaper lands with a left to the head. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut. Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Neves wants a takedown but no success here.
A hook to the body from Reaper.
Neves looks winded! Reaper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Reaper lands a hook to the side of the head. Reaper is working Neves over against the cage. Stalling in the clinch from Reaper.
Reaper lands a body punch. A short body shot lands from Reaper as the two fighters clinch.
A body shot lands from Reaper.
Reaper is leaning against Neves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Reaper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reaper swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neves. Reaper lands a nice hook to Neves's body. Neves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Neves tries to get into range but Reaper steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Neves! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Reaper scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Pawlikowski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jack Reaper! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. The fight stays on the outside here - Pawlikowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Reaper drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pawlikowski defends it well.#CL# Pawlikowski gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reaper has Pawlikowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pawlikowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Reaper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Reaper turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pawlikowski (0) vs (4) Reaper Pawlikowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pawlikowski is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reaper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Pawlikowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Pawlikowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB# Pawlikowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reaper defends it easily. Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pawlikowski is keeping the position for now. Reaper looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Reaper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2# Pawlikowski trying to keep a closed guard but Reaper is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Reaper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reaper wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is keeping the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB# Pawlikowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reaper defends well. Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Reaper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pawlikowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Pawlikowski working for submissions but it's allowed Reaper to get to half guard.
#T4# Reaper is taking a breather. Pawlikowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Reaper stalling away here and it's allowed Pawlikowski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Pawlikowski working a defensive guard but Reaper manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pawlikowski (0) vs (7) Reaper Pawlikowski manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2# Reaper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5# Pawlikowski is looking for a sweep. Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Pawlikowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Reaper trying to control from half guard but Pawlikowski is working away. Reaper wants to pass the guard but Pawlikowski is defending well. Pawlikowski is looking for a sweep. Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6# Reaper slows the pace down in half guard. Pawlikowski tries to get to full guard but Reaper has control of the leg. Reaper is keen to just control but Pawlikowski is a slippery customer. Pawlikowski regains full guard. Nicely done. Reaper sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7# Reaper trying to control but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom. Reaper passes Pawlikowski's left leg - he's now in half guard. Reaper tries to pass to full mount but Pawlikowski defends it. #SUB2# Reaper is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8# Pawlikowski gets full guard. Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlikowski is retaining full guard. #SUB# Pawlikowski is looking to cinch up a triangle. Reaper throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pawlikowski's body to avoid the submission. Pawlikowski has instead reached around Reaper's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pawlikowski arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Pawlikowski! |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Reaper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dave Sub! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Sub tries for a takedown but Reaper circles away easily#CL# and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Reaper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Sub has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reaper is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Reaper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sub pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sub tries for a takedown but Reaper circles away easily#CL# and Reaper holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jack Reaper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sub. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sub gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sub is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reaper is defending well.#T1# Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Sub has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Sub fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reaper avoids it really well and circles away. Reaper tries to counter with a takedown but Sub is quick to defend against it. Sub misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Reaper counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Sub prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# Reaper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sub fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sub shoots for a double leg takedown but Reaper sprawls well. He's pushed Sub's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Reaper feinted with a counter takedown. Sub fails with a takedown attempt. Reaper tries to counter by clinching up but Sub breaks away and moves out of range. Sub gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reaper. Reaper wants a takedown.
#T3# Sub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sub has a takedown stuffed. Sub shoots and misses #CL# and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reaper. Reaper is trying to drag Sub to the mat but Sub just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Sub tries to pull guard but Reaper won't allow it.
#TD2# Sub drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4##SUB2# Sub isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reaper stacks Sub on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reaper! Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (3) vs (0) Sub Sub prevents Reaper from improving position. Sub is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Sub wants to improve his position but Reaper is controlling well.
Reaper stalling. Sub slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Reaper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T5# Sub has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reaper has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (6) vs (0) Sub The referee asks Reaper politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Reaper prefers to stall for the moment though. Sub is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reaper is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reaper (8) vs (0) Sub#SUB# Reaper is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sub has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sub is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reaper content just to control the position here. Reaper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Sub is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6# Reaper pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sub gets back to half guard. Reaper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Reaper works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (11) vs (0) Sub Reaper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Sub working to try and regain half guard.
Sub keeps trying to improve his position.#T7# Reaper looking to control and managing it successfully. Reaper manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sub to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reaper (14) vs (0) Sub Reaper is trying to stick to Sub's back but Sub is turning into Reaper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reaper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sub. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (14) vs (2) Sub#SUB2# Sub has gone for a leg lock! Reaper slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sub's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (16) vs (2) Sub Sub looks winded! Sub manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (16) vs (4) Sub#SUB# Reaper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Sub stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reaper swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB# Reaper had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sub defends it easily.#SUB2# Sub drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reaper dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (18) vs (4) Sub Reaper has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Reaper wants to pass the guard but Sub is keeping the position. Reaper controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Sub throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reaper uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (21) vs (4) Sub Reaper gets to mount! Sub was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reaper (23) vs (4) Sub#T9# Reaper wants to take Sub's back but he can't do it this time. Reaper controlling from the full mount. Reaper has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Reaper manages to capitalize on a mistake by Sub to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reaper (26) vs (4) Sub Reaper keeps control of the position easily here as Sub tries to buck him off.
Reaper keeps control of the position as Sub tries to break free.
#T10# Reaper controls the action. Reaper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sub for as long as he can get away with. Reaper is trying to stick to Sub's back but Sub is turning into Reaper. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reaper's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sub. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (26) vs (6) Sub#SUB# Reaper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Reaper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Sub advances to half guard. #SUB2# Reaper is defending against the submission attempts here by Sub.
Reaper is trying to maintain the position but Sub is very close to passing his half guard.#T11##SUB2# Sub seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Reaper is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sub pulls his head out easily. #SUB2# Sub is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Reaper looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Reaper slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12# Reaper pulls Sub in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2# Sub is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reaper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reaper has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reaper (28) vs (6) Sub#SUB2# Sub throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reaper uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (31) vs (6) Sub A lull in the action here as Reaper stalls from top position. Reaper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sub's legs. #T13# Reaper taking a breather here. Sub manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reaper's best efforts.#SUB2# Sub looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Sub looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Reaper is looking for a kimura here.
Sub is trying to get back to full guard.#T14# Reaper tries to pass to full mount but Sub defends it. Sub wants to get back to full guard but Reaper has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reaper (34) vs (6) Sub Sub tries to get back to half guard but can't. Reaper slows the pace down. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sub is trying to improve his position. Sub prevents Reaper from improving position.
And that's the end of the fight! Reaper takes the fight on points by 34 to 6. |
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Event:
GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Coppola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reaper sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Reaper tries to counter by closing the distance. Reaper slips a straight right by Coppola. Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reaper swats him away and circles back towards the center. Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Coppola fails miserably with a takedown attempt. We've been informed that Reaper 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. Reaper misses the shot to the body. Coppola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2# and Reaper counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reaper. Reaper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
Coppola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Reaper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coppola blocks it with crossed arms. Coppola is trying to push Reaper away but Reaper has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A head punch on the inside from Reaper fails to land. Coppola blocks an elbow strike.#T1# Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Coppola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coppola wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper tries a body shot but Coppola blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Reaper lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Salvatore Coppola has been cut. Coppola tries to pull guard but Reaper forces him back to his feet, against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coppola avoids it. Coppola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Coppola is trying to pull guard but Reaper has him pressed against the cage. Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coppola avoids it. Coppola is trying to pull guard but Reaper turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coppola's elbow. Reaper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reaper scores with an uppercut up the middle. Coppola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2# Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Reaper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coppola is defending well for now. Coppola is trying to break the clinch but Reaper is controlling him. Reaper lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coppola has a couple of punches blocked by Reaper.
Reaper blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Reaper.
Coppola stops a takedown attempt from Reaper.
Reaper with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coppola misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Coppola looking to stall.
Coppola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Coppola throws a punch but it's blocked by Reaper. Coppola wants to break free but Reaper has control.
#T3##TD# Coppola gets control of Reaper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coppola will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. 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. Coppola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reaper. Reaper content to stall in guard here. It looks like Reaper might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Reaper with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Coppola wants to stand and escape but Reaper is having none of it. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Coppola keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2# Reaper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coppola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coppola misses with some punches.
Reaper tries to land knees in the clinch but Coppola avoids the damage to the body. Reaper throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC# Coppola breaks from the clinch.
Coppola slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaper, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Reaper dominated that round. The cut man is working on Salvatore Coppola's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Coppola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salvatore Coppola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Coppola throws a sloppy head kick and Reaper moves out of range easily. Coppola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Coppola lands with a hook. Reaper tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Reaper slaps away a takedown attempt from Coppola, before circling back to the center of the mat. Coppola takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reaper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Coppola.
Coppola ducks under a wild hook from Reaper. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Coppola throws a head kick that misses. Coppola blocks a head kick by Reaper.
Reaper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Coppola shoots in for a double leg but Reaper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Reaper wants to counter with a clinch but Coppola pushes him away.#T1# Coppola takes a shot right to the bread basket. A low kick from Coppola misses #TD2# so Reaper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reaper throws a big right hand that misses. Reaper's corner is telling him to maintain position. Reaper passes into half guard. Reaper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Reaper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Reaper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Reaper working Coppola over with strikes. Reaper controlling the action here. Coppola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reaper. Coppola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reaper. Reaper thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Coppola's head. Reaper slips a nice elbow through Coppola's hands, connecting with Coppola's forehead. Coppola is looking for a sweep. Reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Reaper throwing shots but Coppola is blocking nicely. #T3# Reaper looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Reaper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Coppola pushes Reaper off looking to stand but Reaper dives back in and keeps control.
Reaper seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Coppola throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Reaper counters by clinching up. Coppola misses with a punch on the inside.
Coppola on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reaper. Reaper lands on the inside with an uppercut. Coppola gets underhooks to prevent Reaper's takedown attempt.
Reaper pushes Coppola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Reaper stops a takedown attempt from Coppola.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper blocks an uppercut.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Coppola. Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4# Coppola stalling in the clinch but Reaper improves position. Coppola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Coppola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle. Coppola working hard to break the clinch. Coppola wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coppola.
Coppola misses with a hook from the clinch. Coppola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reaper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#KD2# Reaper drops Coppola with a big knee straight up the middle! Coppola is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Coppola is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. BAM! Reaper delivers a spinning backfist that drops Coppola like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jack Reaper! |
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Event:
GDL 124: Daddy VS Fouchi II
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reaper tries to clinch but Carouthers moves away and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Reaper moves into the clinch successfully.
Carouthers misses with a body punch.
Carouthers blocks an elbow strike from Reaper.
Reaper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carouthers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Carouthers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carouthers fails to pull guard.
Carouthers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reaper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reaper is looking to clinch. It looked like Carouthers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reaper. The fight stays on the outside here - Reaper looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Carouthers throwing a counter right hand but Reaper manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt and Carouthers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Reaper closes the distance and clinches. Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers. Carouthers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Carouthers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper. Reaper connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carouthers's face.
#TD# Reaper is fighting off a takedown attempt but Carouthers is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reaper to the mat. Reaper regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reaper can do anything to dispel that myth. Carouthers preventing the sweep. #T2# Carouthers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reaper's guard. Reaper is trying to get back to full guard. 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! Carouthers moves into full mount! Reaper won't be happy about that! Reaper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Carouthers wants to control the pace but Reaper is squirming around nicely. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Carouthers with a couple of short strikes. Carouthers prevents Reaper from getting the reversal. Carouthers landing shots from mount. Carouthers punishing his opponent with strikes. Carouthers can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape. Carouthers controlling from mount. Reaper tries to hold on but Carouthers postures up.#T3##SUB# Carouthers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reaper to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reaper shrugs it off. Reaper tries to lock up and control but Carouthers gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Reaper working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carouthers trying to control but Reaper is having none of it. Reaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper gets back to half guard. Carouthers winds up and cracks Reaper with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Reaper moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Reaper wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Carouthers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Carouthers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reaper is keeping the position for now. Carouthers stays in close to Reaper's body and controls the position. Reaper has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Shut Up & Train! {$1000}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4# Reaper is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carouthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carouthers stopping the sweep attempt from Reaper. Carouthers forces his way into half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Carouthers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carouthers trying to control from half guard but Reaper is working away. Reaper manages to get to full guard.
Carouthers advances position into side control! Reaper is trying to control Carouthers's posture but Carouthers avoids it. Reaper is looking for a sweep. Carouthers advances to full mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2# Reaper moves into the clinch. Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carouthers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around? Reaper trying to land knees to the body.
Carouthers blocking some punches.
A short left from Carouthers. Reaper misses with the head strike.
Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper moves to clinch but Carouthers breaks away and Carouthers counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jack Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Carouthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carouthers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carouthers feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Reaper has Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.
Reaper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away.#T1# Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers. Carouthers is trying to break free. Carouthers tries to break free but Reaper pushes him back against the cage. Carouthers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reaper tries to clinch #TD# and Carouthers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reaper! Reaper trying to control but Carouthers flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Reaper looking very determined here, making life difficult for Carouthers.
Reaper looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Reaper looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. Reaper rolls, trying to escape but Carouthers keeps control of the position.
Carouthers lands with a hammerfist to the side of Reaper's head. Reaper tries to break free.
#T2##SUB# Carouthers looking to break Reaper's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reaper remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Carouthers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Carouthers is looking to control Reaper but Reaper is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB# Carouthers working for the choke. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Carouthers working for the choke. Reaper trying to control but not successfully. Reaper breaks Carouthers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carouthers keeping full guard, as Reaper tries to pass. Reaper throws a strike but Carouthers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Reaper 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. Reaper keeping moving, preventing Carouthers from controlling successfully. Caleb Carouthers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Carouthers postures up in Reaper's guard and throws a big left but Reaper blocks it. Carouthers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Reaper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Reaper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carouthers is keeping the position for now. Carouthers wants to sweep but no luck. Carouthers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reaper's guard. #REVR# Carouthers advances to half guard. Reaper is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Nice strikes from Carouthers there. Reaper tries to get to full guard but Carouthers has control of the leg. Carouthers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Reaper wants to control but Carouthers is keeping busy and won't allow it. Carouthers is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Carouthers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reaper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Reaper makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reaper. Carouthers postures up.
Reaper wants to sweep here but Carouthers controlling him for the moment. Reaper is controlling Carouthers's posture. Carouthers works over Reaper with some ground and pound from guard. Carouthers distracts Reaper with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Reaper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Reaper 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. Reaper controlling Carouthers's posture. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Carouthers dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Reaper forces Carouthers back against the cage and clinches. Carouthers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Carouthers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reaper manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Reaper.
Reaper throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Reaper.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Reaper landing knees to the head.
Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
Carouthers avoids a wild elbow strike from Reaper. Carouthers avoiding damage as Reaper throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it. Carouthers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Reaper looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1# Reaper pushes off an throws an elbow but Carouthers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Reaper struggles to land a body shot inside as Carouthers controls his hands.
Carouthers wants to break free but Reaper has control.
Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper. Carouthers prevents a body shot from Reaper. Carouthers tries to break the clinch but Reaper is controlling the position. Carouthers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reaper can't find room to land a body shot as Carouthers controls the action.
Reaper prevents a body shot from Carouthers. Carouthers tries to stall but Reaper uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Reaper swings wildly with an uppercut but Carouthers uses good head movement to avoid it. Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper. Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Carouthers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Carouthers blocks a body shot from Reaper. Carouthers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carouthers is trying to drag Reaper to the mat but Reaper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Carouthers. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jack Reaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Carouthers can't get the takedown.
Reaper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reaper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Carouthers's efforts to push away. Reaper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carouthers is defending well for now. Carouthers wants to get back to striking at distance but Reaper won't allow it.
Jack Reaper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Carouthers lands a shot to the body. Reaper tries to land a knee to the head but Carouthers blocks with his arms.
Reaper tries a body shot but Carouthers blocks it.
Reaper missing with knees to the body.
Carouthers has Reaper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reaper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Reaper misses with an elbow strike.
Reaper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carouthers avoids it. A short uppercut from Carouthers. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Carouthers. Carouthers is looking to break free of the clinch but Reaper has double underhooks. Caleb Carouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Carouthers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reaper walks away with a smile on his face. Carouthers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Reaper pushes Carouthers up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Reaper working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carouthers. Reaper is pressed up against the cage. Carouthers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reaper down to the mat. Reaper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Reaper tries to clinch up. Carouthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Reaper. Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carouthers swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reaper wants to clinch and Carouthers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reaper wants to clinch and Carouthers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Reaper tries to close the distance and clinch but Carouthers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4# Reaper tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Carouthers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reaper's guard.#SUB2# Reaper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carouthers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Reaper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carouthers manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Reaper content to stall in guard here. Carouthers working a defensive guard here.
Carouthers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# This has been an exciting period of action! Carouthers forces his way into half guard. Reaper regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Jack Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Carouthers 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Carouthers! Jumping up and down and very excited, Caleb Carouthers waved his t-shirt featuring Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
GDL 120: Bitch Tits VS Yan
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Hall has managed to clinch.
Hall working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reaper. Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Reaper working aggressively here.
Reaper tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hall blocking some punches.
Reaper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall lands with a short shot to the head. Hall throws a head punch that misses. Hall gets through Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall tries a body shot but Reaper blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reaper. #T1# Reaper takes a shot to the head. Reaper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hall working aggressively here.
Hall misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Reaper throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. We've been informed that Reaper 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. Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reaper blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. Hall lands a shoulder strike. Hall pushes Reaper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reaper backwards. Reaper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2# Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Hall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hall scores with a shot to the side of Reaper's head. Hall lands with a short shot to the head. I was talking to Hall's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hall tries to work over Reaper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A right hook to the body lands for Hall.
Reaper tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reaper misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hall. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Reaper avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall lands a body punch. #T3# Hall can't find room to land a body shot as Reaper controls the action.
Reaper misses with some punches.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Reaper blocks a body shot from Hall. Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Reaper misses with a punch to the body.
Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Hall. Hall lands a left hand.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. Hall is pushing Reaper up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T4# Hall works on Reaper's body with a couple of short punches. Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reaper takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Reaper is rocked! Reaper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. Reaper is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him? Hall throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Hall lands a right hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hall creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reaper's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reaper drops to his knees and Hall pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Hall! A victorious Henry Hall 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:
GDL 116: Tits VS Adlehyde
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1# Coppola avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Coppola appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Coppola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Coppola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reaper. Coppola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Coppola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reaper manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Coppola moves in looking to clinch but Reaper pushes him off. Coppola jabs at Reaper's body. Coppola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coppola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reaper. Coppola slips a straight right by Reaper. Reaper swats away the attempt to clinch by Coppola. Reaper jabs Coppola right on the nose. Coppola blinks but takes it well. Coppola shoots in but Reaper avoids the takedown attempt easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Coppola tries to clinch there but Reaper circles away.
Coppola wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance. Coppola slaps away a takedown attempt from Reaper, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL# Coppola gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1# Coppola is looking for a takedown. Coppola has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reaper after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvatore Coppola. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reaper manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Coppola drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coppola misses with a hook. Reaper throws a body punch but Coppola moves out of range. Reaper lands with a straight right. Coppola didn't see that one coming. Reaper pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Reaper looks to throw the jab but Coppola is out of range. Coppola throws a low kick, looking for Reaper's leg but Reaper calmly moves out of range. Coppola wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance. Reaper throws a series of punches but Coppola avoids them all with ease. Coppola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reaper swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reaper tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Coppola throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily. Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Coppola moves out of range easily. #T2# Reaper misses the shot to the body. Coppola moves out of range as Reaper strikes. Reaper throws a hook but Coppola blocks it. Horrible takedown attempt by Coppola or perhaps it was just good defense by Reaper, which made it look bad. Reaper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coppola sees it coming and avoids it easily. Coppola throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reaper. Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reaper punishes Coppola's body with a nice straight punch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Good standup being displayed there by Reaper as he connects with a hook. Coppola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reaper as he jumps to the side. No luck for Coppola with that takedown attempt. Coppola is breathing heavily. Coppola moves out of range as Reaper strikes. Reaper connects with the punch. Reaper shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Coppola takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Reaper sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Coppola bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Reaper! |
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