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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 24, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Lintellz instigates a clinch. Reeves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reeves takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Tad Reeves has been cut.#TD2# Reeves lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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. Reeves not doing much here.
Lintellz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lintellz trying to control but Reeves postures up.
Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lintellz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lintellz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB# Lintellz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeves defends well.#T1# Lintellz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lintellz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reeves's guard. #REVR# Lintellz landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB# Lintellz drops back looking for a leg! Reeves is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reeves manages to kick Lintellz off! Lintellz jumps back into Reeves's guard. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Reeves has a closed guard, preventing Lintellz from standing up. Reeves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lintellz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard. Reeves trying to control the position.
Reeves is adopting a defensive guard. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3# Lintellz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reeves's guard. Lintellz trying to pass the guard but Reeves defending well. Reeves looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lintellz is thwarting Reeves's attempts to control the position.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Reeves is looking to clinch but Lintellz is avoiding it.
#TD# Lintellz looking to score a takedown here. Reeves is defending well but Lintellz drives through and ends up in Reeves's guard.#T4# Lintellz wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving. Lintellz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Lintellz is looking to stand up but Reeves won't let him. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reeves can do anything to dispel that myth. Lintellz trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom. Reeves can't keep his opponent in guard - Lintellz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lintellz wants to take a breather but Reeves is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristapzs Lintellz dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tad Reeves's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2# Reeves moves into the clinch. Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lintellz tries to stall but Reeves uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2# Reeves tightens his grip and picks Lintellz up, before dumping him to the ground. Lintellz manages to land in guard. The fighters are working up against the cage. Lintellz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Lintellz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around? Lintellz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reeves pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Lintellz gets a takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lintellz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Lintellz lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# Well, if Lintellz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lintellz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reeves for as long as he can get away with. Lintellz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Reeves wants to control the action here but instead Lintellz manages to pass to full mount! Lintellz with good strikes from the mount here! Lintellz trying to control but Reeves is having none of it. Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2# Lintellz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reeves?
Lintellz punishing his opponent with strikes. Reeves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kristapzs Lintellz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Lintellz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reeves has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lintellz controlling from the full mount. #T3# Reeves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lintellz wants to control the pace but Reeves is squirming around nicely. Lintellz is really struggling to control Reeves but he's trying to hold on to the position. Reeves tries to reverse the position but Lintellz maintains control. Reeves tries to lock up and control but Lintellz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lintellz looking to control but Reeves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lintellz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lintellz tries to control but Reeves wriggling away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kristapzs Lintellz dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tad Reeves's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Lintellz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD# Lintellz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lintellz lands in his opponent's guard. Reeves pushes Lintellz off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2# Reeves gets a double leg takedown into Lintellz's guard. Lintellz keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass. Lintellz looking to control.
#SUB# Lintellz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reeves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lintellz looking for a sweep. Not yet Lintellz, not yet. #T1# Reeves looking to sit in guard and control but Lintellz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Lintellz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU# Lintellz stands up from Reeves's guard - Lintellz perhaps looking for a knockout. Reeves tries to clinch there but Lintellz circles away.
Lintellz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reeves. Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2# Reeves fails to land the takedown. Lintellz thinks about countering with a head kick. Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lintellz tries to clinch but Reeves is having none of it. Lintellz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Reeves tries for a takedown but Lintellz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lintellz tries to counter by clinching up but Reeves breaks away and moves out of range. Kristapzs Lintellz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tad Reeves. Lintellz dives in for a single leg takedown but Reeves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD# Lintellz lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Reeves working for submissions but it's allowed Lintellz to get to half guard.
#SU# Lintellz decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3##TD# Reeves tries to sprawl but Lintellz drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lintellz moves nicely into side control. Lintellz moves into full mount! Lintellz looking to control but Reeves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# Lintellz looking to secure an arm triangle but Reeves defends it well. #T4# Reeves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB# Lintellz working for a guillotine from mount but Reeves is in no mood to give up. Reeves takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Lintellz tries to control but Reeves wriggling away. Reeves can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Kristapzs Lintellz showed his dominance in that final round. Well Lintellz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristapzs Lintellz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL# Korhonen takes the fight into the clinch. Korhonen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Korhonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Korhonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reeves is keeping busy. Korhonen trying to control the position but instead, Reeves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Korhonen into the cage. Reeves has had enough of the clinch but Korhonen keeps him there for the moment. Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2# Reeves turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeves throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Reeves is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Korhonen's shoulder. That is not cool. Korhonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korhonen tries to get out of the position. Let's hope that Reeves has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1# You can see the frustration on Korhonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Korhonen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reeves. Reeves works to advance to full mount. Korhonen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Reeves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reeves.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reeves connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reeves takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Reeves throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Korhonen because Reeves loaded up on that one. #T3# Reeves landing strikes from the mount. Reeves controlling the position easily from mount. Reeves landing strikes from the mount. Reeves landing strikes, looking to finish! #SU2# Reeves stands up from mount. Strange move. Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reeves paws at him with a jab and circles away. Korhonen tries to clinch there but Reeves circles away.
Korhonen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch but Reeves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A nice side step and Reeves releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4# Korhonen stuffs the takedown. Korhonen is looking to clinch. Korhonen doesn't manage to clinch there - Reeves circles away.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Korhonen misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Reeves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Korhonen uses from the top position. #SUB2# Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reeves keeping moving, preventing Korhonen from controlling successfully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Korhonen preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Reeves dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Korhonen is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reeves misses with a double jab.
Korhonen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reeves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Reeves with the counter takedown but Korhonen avoids it easily.#CL2# Reeves rushes Korhonen and presses him up against the cage. Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen. Reeves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Korhonen can't find room to land a body shot as Reeves controls the action.
Korhonen lands a left hand.
#CUT#It looks like Tad Reeves has been cut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Reeves gets control of Korhonen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reeves will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Korhonen trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom. #T1# Reeves has control of Korhonen's left arm, preventing Korhonen from doing any damage. Reeves will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Korhonen trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom. Reeves wants to hit a sweep here but Korhonen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reeves there! #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Reeves working to try and regain half guard.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position. Reeves is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3# Korhonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reeves is looking to escape. Reeves is looking to improve his position but Korhonen isn't that keen on the idea. Reeves tries to hold on but Korhonen postures up. Korhonen trying to control but he's not successful this time. Reeves working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Korhonen wants to control the pace but Reeves is squirming around nicely. Reeves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Korhonen controlling well, preventing Reeves from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Will Korhonen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Korhonen has the hooks in. Reeves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Korhonen dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tad Reeves's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL# Korhonen clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling him. Korhonen tries to throw a body punch but Reeves avoids it by throwing Korhonen back against the cage. Reeves looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land. Korhonen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reeves up against the cage. Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Korhonen misses with some punches.
Korhonen controlling the action here for a moment.
Korhonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reeves controls his hands.
#T1# A battle for position here, against the cage. Korhonen looking to slow down the pace here. A head punch on the inside from Korhonen fails to land. Korhonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Reeves has Korhonen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korhonen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it. Korhonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Reeves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korhonen. Johannes Korhonen has scored more points in the clinch so far. Reeves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Korhonen shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Johannes Korhonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tad Reeves. Korhonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Korhonen managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
#T2# A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
Korhonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Korhonen has a couple of punches blocked by Reeves.
Korhonen tries to work over Reeves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Korhonen blocks an uppercut.
Korhonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it. Reeves tries to break the clinch but Korhonen is controlling the position. A hook to the body from Korhonen.
Korhonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Korhonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2# Reeves pulls Korhonen into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korhonen preventing the sweep. Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reeves trying to keep a closed guard but Korhonen is proving a slippery customer.
#T3# Reeves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Reeves trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Reeves keeping moving, preventing Korhonen from controlling successfully. Reeves working a defensive guard here.
Korhonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD2# Reeves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Korhonen did well to prevent Reeves getting side control. Korhonen moves into full guard.
Reeves postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Reeves wants to control from the top but Korhonen keeps moving. Korhonen has control of Reeves's left arm, preventing Reeves from doing any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reeves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight! Johannes Korhonen showed his dominance in that final round. I think Korhonen 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Korhonen! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into Kaepernick's guard. Reeves won't allow Kaepernick to sweep him here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaepernick is on top in guard.
#REVB# Reeves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reeves tries to get out of the position. Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head. Reeves wants to stand up but Kaepernick is controlling him. Kaepernick scoring with some ground and pound. Kaepernick sitting in guard, not really doing much. Reeves controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaepernick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Kaepernick is in close to Reeves's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Reeves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaepernick defends well. Kaepernick sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1# Kaepernick postures up and lands a big shot to Reeves's brow. Kaepernick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.#SUB2# Kaepernick drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaepernick jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Kaepernick scoring with punches to the head and body. Reeves is breathing heavily. Kaepernick postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reeves covers up, he's hurt! Kaepernick keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kaepernick and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kaepernick can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Kaepernick! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2022 |
#R1# Doyle leaves Reeves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat. Doyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Reeves closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Doyle did well to prevent Reeves getting side control. Doyle wants to get back to his feet.
Reeves winds up and cracks Doyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeves is stalling here. Doyle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reeves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Doyle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Reeves trying his best to control but Doyle has mounted him. Reeves on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reeves tries to get out of the position.#T1# Doyle prevents Reeves from getting the reversal. Doyle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Doyle mounts Reeves! Really nice guard pass there! Doyle manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reeves to take his back!#SUB2# Doyle looking for the RNC. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Doyle is hanging on to Reeves's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2# Doyle is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reeves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2# Doyle looking for the RNC. Doyle tries to keep control of the position but Reeves is staying busy.#SUB2# Doyle working for a choke but Reeves is defending well. I really don't envy Reeves right now.
#T3##SUB2# Reeves is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Doyle gets his way!
Reeves knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doyle on the ground.#SUB2# Reeves defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Doyle tries to get the hooks in deep but Reeves pushed the leg off. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Reeves is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reeves just trying to survive but Doyle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Reeves is in bad spot here.
#SUB2# Reeves fending off the submission attempt from Doyle. You can see the frustration on Reeves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Doyle is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Doyle dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doyle explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Doyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reeves slaps away a takedown attempt from Doyle, before circling back to the center of the mat. Doyle tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves shoots for a takedown but Doyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Reeves fails with the takedown. Reeves fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tad Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Reeves will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Doyle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Doyle, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Doyle against the cage but Doyle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Doyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Reeves sprawls well. He's pushed Doyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Doyle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. As Doyle tries to get set, Reeves tries to push him back and clinch up but Doyle manages to avoid the attempt. Reeves throws a sloppy head kick and Doyle moves out of range easily. Doyle is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Reeves throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Reeves counters with a series of strikes. Doyle will be more careful next time no doubt. Doyle avoids a kick to the body.
Doyle fails to land the takedown.#T2# Doyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Doyle leaves Reeves with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Doyle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Doyle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reeves to the ground. Reeves escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Reeves seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Doyle misses the shot to the body. Reeves appears to be looking for a big counter. Doyle tries to clinch up. Reeves throws a right hand that Doyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Doyle also avoids with ease. Reeves displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doyle. #T3# Doyle wants to clinch.#CL# Reeves closes the distance and clinches. Doyle is defending well against a takedown attempt. Doyle is working for takedown but Reeves is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD# Reeves decides to pull guard. #SUB# Reeves looking for subs off his back but Doyle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reeves controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4# Doyle works his way into full mount! Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Doyle's attempts to control the action. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Doyle looking to ground and pound but Reeves is blocking nicely. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tad Reeves will probably get the nod. That's time! Reeves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL# Reeves closes the distance and clinches. Reeves tries to pull guard but Doyle forces him back to his feet, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Reeves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD# Reeves pulls Doyle into guard.
#SU2# Doyle stands and steps away. Reeves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Reeves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doyle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reeves somewhat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeves goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Doyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T1# Doyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Tad Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Doyle. Reeves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Doyle counters with a right hand to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reeves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Doyle goes for a double leg but Reeves avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reeves continues to drive forward. Reeves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Doyle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Reeves counters with a two punch combo. Tad Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Reeves drives through and clinches with Doyle against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Reeves manages to break the clinch.
Doyle shoots in for a double leg but Reeves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2# Doyle fails with the takedown. Reeves shoots for a double leg takedown but Doyle sprawls well. He's pushed Reeves's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. A punch combination from Reeves misses. #CL# Reeves takes the fight into the clinch. Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks. Reeves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC# Reeves breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Doyle has a takedown stuffed.#T3# Doyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away. Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Doyle shows good takedown defense. Reeves tries to clinch but fails miserably and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand. Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Doyle checks a leg kick. Tad Reeves is winning the standup battle so far. Reeves throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it. Doyle throws a looping overhand right but Reeves ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Doyle tries to keep at a distance but Reeves has taken the fight into the clinch. Reeves stalling in the clinch.
#T4# Reeves is pressed up against the cage. Doyle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reeves down to the mat. Reeves avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Reeves tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range. Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown but Doyle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reeves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Reeves misses with a takedown attempt - Doyle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Doyle closes the distance and clinches up with Reeves, looking for a takedown. Doyle pushes Reeves against the cage but Reeves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Reeves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Doyle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD# Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doyle sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Doyle has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reeves is on him like a limpet, forcing Doyle back against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD# Reeves has Doyle pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Reeves pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Doyle tumbling to the mat - Reeves dives into Doyle's guard. Doyle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reeves is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Brett Doyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Doyle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Reeves closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Reeves pulls guard successfully.
Bellemare would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Reeves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bellemare. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2# Reeves is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Bellemare misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Reeves works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bellemare manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bellemare wants to clinch up but Reeves keeps it at a distance. Bellemare blocks a head kick by Reeves.
#T1# Bellemare misses with a double jab.
Bellemare tries to clinch up but Reeves circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2# Reeves shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bellemare napping and manages to drive through into side control! Reeves is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. It looks like Reeves 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. Reeves cracks Bellemare with an elbow. That is naaassty. Reeves controls the position. Reeves landing a few strikes. #T2# The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bellemare is pushing Reeves's head away, looking to escape. Reeves manages to hold on to the position though. Reeves is working Bellemare over with some ground and pound from side control. Bellemare tries to escape but Reeves is in control. Bellemare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Reeves is staying tight to Bellemare's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2# Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Bellemare bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3##CL2# Reeves instigates a clinch. #TD2# Reeves pulls guard effortlessly. #SU# Bellemare stands and steps away. Reeves gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Reeves shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bellemare manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard. Reeves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Bellemare wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position. #T4# Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard. #SU2# Reeves stands up and waves to Bellemare to follow him. Bellemare is breathing heavily.#TD2# Reeves dives in and scores a takedown into Bellemare's guard. Reeves working some strikes from top position. Bellemare can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace. Reeves must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tad Reeves dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bellemare throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeves. #TD2# Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bellemare! Bellemare throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Bellemare misses with a combination
#CL2# and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reeves. Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Bellemare has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Reeves manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU# Bellemare gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2# Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bellemare sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2# Reeves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bellemare to get to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2# Bellemare gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reeves to score an easy takedown into full guard. Bellemare wriggles free and stands up. #T1##TD2# Reeves manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bellemare on his heels. He'll look to pass Bellemare's guard now, I'm sure. Reeves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Bellemare is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Reeves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Reeves looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Reeves stops Bellemare from standing up. Reeves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Reeves's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2# Reeves stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3# Reeves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Reeves looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bellemare!#SU2# Reeves stands up and we're back to a striking position. Bellemare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2# and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2# Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
Bellemare is looking to stand up but Reeves won't let him. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reeves can do anything to dispel that myth. Reeves has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bellemare has passed into side control.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# What's Reeves going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Reeves is looking for a sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tad Reeves will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Bellemare's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2# Reeves feints and as Bellemare raises his hands in defense, Reeves changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Bellemare wants to get back to his feet but Reeves is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Reeves drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bellemare looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bellemare looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bellemare! #REVR# Bellemare avoids the strikes from the bottom by Reeves. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reeves is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Reeves is still trying to improve position.#T1# Reeves tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SU# Bellemare stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#CL2# Bellemare gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch. Reeves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bellemare is trying to force a seperation but Reeves has the dominant position.#TD2# Reeves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bellemare can't fight it off and eventually Reeves manages to take the fight to the floor. Bellemare looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES# Bellemare pushes Reeves off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# Bellemare misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bellemare tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position. #TD2# Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bellemare tries to stand but Reeves is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bellemare stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.#T3# Bellemare wants to get up but he can't break Reeves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Reeves is pulling down on Bellemare's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellemare, at least for the moment. Reeves is continuing to stall. Bellemare wants to stand but Reeves has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#CL2# Reeves has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bellemare has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.#TD2# Reeves pulls guard effortlessly. Bellemare is looking to stand up but Reeves won't let him. #SUB2# Reeves is looking for a triangle but Bellemare pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reeves wants to sweep here but Bellemare controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Tad Reeves. I've got Reeves 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tad Reeves! |
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