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Event:
QFC Tournament 1070 Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Chow looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well. Reynolds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chow.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Chow stuffs the takedown. Good work by Chow as he checks the leg kick. Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Chow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Despite the aggression on Chow's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reynolds tries to break free but Chow pushes him back against the cage. Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Chow won't allow it.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Chow lands a body shot. Chow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chow lands a right hand. Reynolds blocks a body shot from Chow. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reynolds tries to pull guard but Chow forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Chow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not. Chow presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2# Chow tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Chow cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot. Reynolds tries to break free but Chow pushes him back against the cage. Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chow can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Reynolds working hard to break the clinch. Chow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Reynolds is trying to break free.#T3# Chow tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Chow back against the cage. Chow tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Chow can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Chow has him pressed against the cage. Reynolds is trying to break the clinch but Chow is controlling him. Reynolds can't break the clinch.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Chow won't allow it.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Chow. Chow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow. Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chow gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Chow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds wants to break free but Chow has control.
A short left from Chow. Chow tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! A big left from Chow misses. Chow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a series of strikes. Chow will be more careful next time no doubt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Li Chow dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Reynolds 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.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Chow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Chow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combo that has Chow backing up. Chow nods at Reynolds to acknowledge the strikes. Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Alexis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reynolds wants to clinch up but Chow keeps it at a distance. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chow as he avoids it easily. Alexis Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chow dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
As Reynolds backs off Chow throws a huge counter combo but Reynolds manages to avoid it all. Reynolds misses the shot to the body. #T1# Chow misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chow as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chow misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Chow manages to avoid it. Chow throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it. Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Chow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Chow unleashes a big counter combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chow.#T2# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds. Reynolds changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chow tries to avoid it but Reynolds manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chow to the ground. Chow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Chow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses. Reynolds finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Chow's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Reynolds falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Chow! A victorious Li Chow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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