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Event:
Iron Fist Championship 3
Date: May 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Reeves clinches.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Smoove Jr taking a breather.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Reeves lands an uppercut.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reeves. #BC#
Smoove Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reeves momentarily.
#CL2#
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Reeves stalls.
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
Smoove Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
Good body shot from Reeves.
Smoove Jr is breathing heavily.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Reeves is working Smoove Jr over against the cage.#BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Reeves tenderised Smoove Jr's leg. Smoove Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Reeves has Smoove Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reeves obliges.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves just leaning against Smoove Jr, taking a breather.
Smoove Jr taking a breather. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Smoove Jr tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Smoove Jr throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Smoove Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Reeves is pushing Smoove Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Smoove Jr is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reeves lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smoove Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reeves pushes Smoove Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves with a nice cross.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Smoove Jr.
#CL2#
Reeves instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.
Reeves is leaning against Smoove Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smoove Jr wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Reeves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Smoove Jr avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reeves gets through Smoove Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
Smoove Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reeves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smoove Jrs head. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Reeves swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smoove Jr.
A head kick misses from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Smoove Jr throws a body shot but no joy. #T5#
Smoove Jr lands a jab.
A head kick by Smoove Jr misses
and Reeves counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Smoove Jr against the cage.
#BC2#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeves defending well as Smoove Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Smoove Jr misses the target.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Smoove Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.#T6#
Reeves is trying to stall.
Reeves prevents the takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to force a seperation but Reeves has the dominant position.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.#BC2#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smoove Jr misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reeves.
Smoove Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Reeves gets an underhook and turns Smoove Jr into the cage.
Reeves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T7#
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Smoove Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Reeves slips a jab from Smoove Jr.
It seemed like Reeves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Reeves.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reeves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Smoove Jr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smoove Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves leaning his opponent against the cage.#T8#
Smoove Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
Reeves is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smoove Jr is keeping busy.
Reeves avoiding damage.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smoove Jr throws a hook to the side of Reeves's head but Reeves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reeves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smoove Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smoove Jr blocks a body shot from Reeves. #T9#
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Smoove Jr controls the action.
Smoove Jr is looking for a takedown.
Smoove Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smoove Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reeves on the side of the head.
Reeves staying out of range there.#CL2#
Reeves forces Smoove Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Smoove Jr avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working for takedown but Reeves is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Reeves. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R2#
Smoove Jr misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves has Smoove Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Smoove Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smoove Jr is trying to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling him.
Trever Reeves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Reeves - that landed with a thud.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Reeves counters with a right hand to the body.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smoove Jr's efforts to push away.
Smoove Jr takes a shot to the head.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T1#
Reeves working Smoove Jr over with knees to the body.
A short right from Reeves.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smoove Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.
Smoove Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Smoove Jr blocks with his arms.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reeves misses with a knee strike.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smoove Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smoove Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Reeves's head. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves prevents Smoove Jr from breaking the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.#T2#
Reeves tries to stall but Smoove Jr uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smoove Jr can't break the clinch.
Smoove Jr is trying to break free.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it.
#BC#
Smoove Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smoove Jr tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Smoove Jr missing with knees to the body.
Reeves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smoove Jr backwards.
Smoove Jr prevents a body shot from Reeves. #BC#
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smoove Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Reeves moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Reeves rushes Smoove Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Smoove Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy.
Reeves tries to land knees in the clinch but Smoove Jr avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves avoids a kick to the body.
Reeves is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smoove Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Smoove Jr does no damage. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Smoove Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reeves lands a nice uppercut.
Reeves is trying to maintain a safe position but Smoove Jr gets an underhook and turns Reeves into the cage.#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Smoove Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and pushes Smoove Jr back into the cage.
Smoove Jr trying to stall but Reeves improves his position.
Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Reeves moves into the clinch.#TD#
Smoove Jr pulls guard. #SU2#
Reeves decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Reeves instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smoove Jr manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.#T5##CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smoove Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Smoove Jr looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL2#
Reeves darts in and clinches Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smoove Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Smoove Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Reeves takes the fight into the clinch. #T6##TD#
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet. Smoove Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Smoove Jr gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Smoove Jr throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely. #CL2#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smoove Jr.#CL2#
Reeves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reeves keeps control of Smoove Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T7#
Smoove Jr stalling the fight.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smoove Jr up against the cage.
Smoove Jr tries to break free but Reeves pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves cracks Smoove Jr with a nice body shot.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Reeves gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoove Jr.
#BC2#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mustafa Smoove Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Smoove Jr decides to pull guard.
Smoove Jr wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him. #SU2#
Reeves gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T8#
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Smoove Jr.
Smoove Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Smoove Jr misses with a double jab
letting Reeves counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smoove Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smoove Jr tries for a takedown but Reeves manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustafa Smoove Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smoove Jr can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smoove Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoove Jr wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it.
#T9#
Smoove Jr is trying to stall.
Reeves stalls.
Smoove Jr looking to slow down the pace here.
Smoove Jr tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Smoove Jr is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustafa Smoove Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoove Jr working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reeves 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 18:20
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves!
Trever Reeves is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fire
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Sponana fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sponana. #CL#
Reeves moves into range and clinches up with Sponana.#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reeves is stalling here.
#BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Sponana shoots in.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Sponana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Reeves misses the target.
Reeves misses with a hook.
Sponana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Sponana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Sponana fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeves tried to score with a low kick but Sponana checks it.
Reeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sponana.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
Reeves pushes Sponana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reeves.
Sponana looks winded!#BC#
Reeves escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Reeves instigates a clinch.
Sponana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reeves throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch.
Reeves connects with a single shot there.
Reeves thows a body kick. Sponana tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Reeves lands a body shot.
Reeves throws a lazy right hand but Sponana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reeves scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Reeves forces Sponana back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Reeves slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Reeves. #BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves takes a swing at Sponana's ribcage but misses.
Sponana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reeves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Reeves breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reeves smiles and moves away.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Sponana is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Sponana defending well as Reeves loads up on a big left hand.
Sponana looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Trever Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sponana gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves digs a right hand underneath Sponana's ribcage. Sponana let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Sponana. #TD2#
Sponana manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves stops Sponana from standing up.
Reeves has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sponana is proving hard to escape from.
Reeves prevents Sponana from getting back to his feet.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sponana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reeves jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Sponana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sponana is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Sponana gets to his feet - Reeves follows without any prompting.
Windsor Sponana 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.#CL#
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Sponana in a clinch.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sponana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reeves defends it nicely.
Sponana is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Reeves has managed to clinch.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sponana being controlled against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Sponana drops back down to his feet.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Sponana controls the action.
A short right from Reeves.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reeves.
Reeves slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves catches Sponana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.
Sponana is trying to pull guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reeves lands a left hand.
Reeves missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sponana's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves. #T3#
Sponana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reeves.
Sponana fails to pull guard.
Reeves taking a breather.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Sponana uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks for a takedown but Reeves sprawls well.
Trever Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reeves. Sponana shrugs it off though. #CL#
Reeves pushes Sponana up against the cage in a clinch.
Trever Reeves has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sponana paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Sponana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sponana keeps the fight on the outside.
Sponana fails with the takedown.
Reeves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sponana's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reeves clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trever Reeves dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sponana fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Reeves clinches up with Sponana and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sponana jumps guard but Reeves stands there with Sponana around his waist. Sponana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reeves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Trever Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Windsor Sponana.
Reeves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sponana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Sponana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sponana.
#CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1##CL#
Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sponana, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sponana chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reeves can pounce on him.
#CL#
Reeves rushes Sponana and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Sponana against the cage.
Reeves lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Sponana fails with the takedown.#CL#
Sponana tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sponana has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Reeves.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Reeves darts in and clinches Sponana up against the cage.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Reeves manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reeves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sponana up against the cage.#BC#
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Reeves closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Reeves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Sponana does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves misses the body punch
and Sponana counters with a two punch combo.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Sponana feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sponana.
It looked like Reeves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sponana.
Reeves misses with a body shot.
Sponana throws a counter combo.
Sponana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reeves swivels and escapes.
Trever Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Reeves gets a clinch.
Sponana tries to pull guard but Reeves forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sponana fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Reeves lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Sponana drags the fight down to the ground.
Reeves wanted to stand there but Sponana had control of the position.
Sponana wants to stand and escape but Reeves is having none of it.
Windsor Sponana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reeves is looking to stand up but Sponana won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trever Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reeves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trever Reeves! |
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Event:
JdNC You Got It Girl
Date: Mar 01, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Dale closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reeves did well to prevent Dale getting side control.
Reeves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dale not doing much here.
#SU#
Dale postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reeves to stand up.
Reeves connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Helen Dale has been cut.#CL2#
Reeves clinches with his opponent.
Reeves is pushing Dale up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Reeves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Dale closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reeves quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves is looking to escape.
Dale is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Reeves is trying to stand up here but Dale is controlling him well.
Dale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reeves tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dale manages to move to mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reeves is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dale controlling his opponent. #T2#
Dale lands a big shot there that rocks Reeves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dale controlling the position easily from mount.
Dale'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#
Dale quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Dale but it's paid off an Reeves is forced to tap! Nice work by Dale.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helen Dale! |
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