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Event:
RSE 64: Bloodfrozen
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes misses the shot to the body.
Sweet Tea Bloominshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloominshine moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bloominshine will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Reyes misses.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes darts in looking for a takedown but Bloominshine gets double underhooks and turns Reyes into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Reyes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#BC2#
Bloominshine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloominshine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Bloominshine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloominshine scores with a hook.
Bloominshine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bloominshine duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Bloominshine throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Reyes stumbling backwards into the cage! Reyes bounces back off the cage towards Bloominshine, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Bloominshine lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Bloominshine celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sweet Tea Bloominshine! |
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Event:
RSE 55: Cattle Decapitation
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes scores with a punch to the head.
Jacobs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reyes.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Reyes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jacobs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Reyes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Jacobs drops his hands momentarily and Reyes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
Reyes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Jacobs throws a counter combo.#TD#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reyes controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Jacobs wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs has Reyes pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now. #SU#
Reyes stands up and waves to Jacobs to follow him.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reyes but Reyes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Antonio Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#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.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reyes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reyes.#TD#
Reyes closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up but Reyes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobs. #REVB#
Reyes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reyes controlling the position easily from mount.
Reyes punching from mount but Jacobs doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Reyes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jacobs manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Reyes is staying tight to Jacobs's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jacobs is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reyes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Reyes controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Reyes 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##TD2#
Jacobs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reyes's guard.
Reyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reyes lands a right hand.
Reyes tries to throw a body punch but Jacobs avoids it by throwing Reyes back against the cage.
Reyes tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Jacobs breaks the clinch.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Jacobs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reyes explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes checks a low kick from Jacobs.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jacobs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
Reyes prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Antonio Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.#T1#
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reyes is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Reyes circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Reyes misses the target.
Reyes cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reyes.
Reyes advances to full mount.
Reyes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jacobs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
Reyes unloads with some shots from mount but Jacobs bucks and avoids them well.
Reyes landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs tries to reverse the position but Reyes maintains control.
Reyes controlling from mount.
Jacobs working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Reyes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reyes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Reyes looking for a guillotine from mount but Jacobs is having none of it.
Reyes trying to control but Jacobs is having none of it.
Reyes controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Reyes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Reyes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Reyes looking to score a takedown here. Jacobs is defending well but Reyes drives through and ends up in Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs is looking to stand back up but Reyes counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jacobs.
Reyes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reyes content just to control the position here.
Reyes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #SUB#
Reyes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reyes controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Reyes with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Reyes wants to finish this one by submission but Jacobs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Reyes.
Reyes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jacobs hang on?#SUB#
Reyes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jacobs can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Reyes controlling from mount. #T2#
Reyes unloads with some shots from mount but Jacobs bucks and avoids them well.
Jacobs is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jacobs is trying desperately to improve position.
Reyes wants to take Jacobs's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Reyes working for a submission but Jacobs is keeping him at bay. #T3#
Reyes controlling from mount.
Reyes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jacobs is looking to escape.
Reyes controlling from mount. #SUB#
Reyes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jacobs has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Reyes content just to control the position here. #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.
Reyes wants to control the pace but Jacobs is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs tries to lock up and control but Reyes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes throws some wild stikes that Jacobs manages to avoid easily.
Antonio Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes controlling his opponent.
Ron Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antonio Reyes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reyes 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Reyes! |
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Event:
RSE 43: Out Of The Abyss
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Antonio Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Friday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Friday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Friday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friday slips a jab from Reyes.
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friday.
We've been told by Friday's head coaches at Dangerous Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friday lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reyes shoots in looking for a takedown. Friday tries to sprawl out of it but Reyes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Friday manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Friday closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reyes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday stalling.
Friday prevents Reyes from breaking the clinch.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Reyes is blocking nicely.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Friday.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Friday landing knees to the body.
Reyes looks winded!#T2#
Friday stalling the fight.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Come on Friday - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Friday content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reyes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Friday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reyes takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday misses with a knee strike.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Friday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Friday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reyes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stan Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.#T4#
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reyes lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Friday using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Friday.
A knee to the head by Friday.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Reyes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to circle away but Friday has him pinned against the cage.
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday landing knees to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Friday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Friday.
Reyes misses with a hook. Friday ducked under it nicely.
Friday staying out of range there.#CL#
Friday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
Reyes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Reyes tries to break free but Friday pushes him back against the cage.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Reyes blocks it.
Friday with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reyes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to work over Friday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reyes is trying to push Friday away but Friday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Friday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reyes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Friday avoiding damage.
#T1#
Reyes has had enough of the clinch but Friday keeps him there for the moment.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes is trying to force a seperation but Friday has the dominant position.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friday walks away with a smile on his face. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reyes throws a lazy right hand but Friday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friday ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Friday catches Reyes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes looks to land a combination but Friday avoids it well.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes is breathing heavily.#T2#
Friday avoids the body shot from Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Friday lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Friday forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Friday.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Friday prevents Reyes from breaking the clinch.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reyes's face.
#ROC#Reyes is rocked!
Friday with a knee to the head.
Reyes is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
A frustrated look appears on Reyes's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Friday has Reyes pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Reyes is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Friday - that's hurt Reyes badly! Oh, another knee lands and Reyes is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Reyes doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stan Friday! |
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Event:
RSE 30: Wolves Among Sheep
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Spud slips a jab from Reyes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spud!
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud slips a jab and a cross from Reyes.
A jab from Reyes misses.
Spud closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Slaw Spud has been cut.
Reyes lands with a hook. Spud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Spud tries to counter it with a takedown but Reyes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spud throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Reyes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reyes is standing up over Spud. Spud looks to escape but Reyes dives into side control.
#ROC#Spud is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Spud is still in real trouble! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Spud seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes 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.
Spud seems a little lost for a moment, as Reyes dominates the positioning.#T1#
Reyes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spud's legs.
Spud is looking to get back to his feet here but Reyes is keeping cool and he's managed to take Spud's back.
Reyes slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Reyes looking for the RNC. #T2##SUB#
Reyes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spud knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spud for a finish.
Spud is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Spud defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Reyes patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Reyes is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Spud. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Reyes controls the position.#SUB#
Reyes is looking for the choke from the back position but Spud is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Reyes looking to break Spud's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spud remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reyes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Good control from Reyes.#SUB#
Reyes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Spud has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4##SUB#
Reyes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Reyes tightening his grip on Spud, looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Slaw Spud'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#
Reyes throws a series of punches but Spud avoids them all with ease.
Spud throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Spud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spud can do to turn this around?
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
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!#CL#
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling him.
Spud can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Reyes pushes Spud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes lands a nice looking body shot.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Spud is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reyes lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Spud is working an open guard so Reyes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reyes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spud is breathing heavily.#TD#
Reyes shoots in and bounces Spud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Spud wants to get back to his feet but Reyes passes into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Reyes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Antonio Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Reyes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reyes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reyes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Spud really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#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.
Reyes content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spud doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spud defending well though.
Spud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Reyes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Slaw Spud's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud leaves Reyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#CL#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spud wants to break free but Reyes has control.
A hook to the body from Reyes.
#BC#
Reyes manages to break the clinch.
Spud smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spud swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reyes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Spud to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Spud looks to clinch but Reyes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Spud taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Antonio Reyes! |
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Event:
RSE 20: A Fine Day To Die
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Lopez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reyess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pepe Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez thuds a left hand into Reyes's body.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Reyes.
Lopez lands an overhand right.
Lopez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lopez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez lands a jab to the head.
Lopez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reyes on the side of the head.#TD2#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lopez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Reyes swings around for an armbar but Lopez sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reyes's guard.
Lopez trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.
Lopez passes Reyes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lopez lands a nice short elbow.
Lopez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lopez is trying to control the action in half guard but Reyes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lopez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reyes moves into full guard.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Reyes won't let him.
Reyes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Reyes seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Reyes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Lopez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reyes controlling the position.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lopez's guard. #REVB#
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Reyes is looking to work some ground and pound but Lopez has wrist control.
Reyes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reyes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reyes looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lopez controlling the position for now.
Reyes not doing much here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Lopez is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reyes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
Lopez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lopez stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lopez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reyes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reyes duly obliges.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been informed that Reyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lopez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lopez with a hook.
Lopez digs a good hook to Reyes's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lopez blocks a jab.
Lopez cracks Reyes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reyes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Reyes tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reyes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lopez sprawls well. Lopez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.
Reyes looks to throw the jab but Lopez is out of range.
Reyes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lopez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reyes.
The crowd cheers as Lopez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reyes doesn't seem phased though.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Lopez.
Reyes throws a hook but Lopez avoids it easily.
Lopez sizes up Reyes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lopez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopez finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reyes has time to react.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopez misses its target.
Reyes throws a right hand that misses
and Lopez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reyes with a jab.#ROC2#Lopez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reyes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Lopez.
Reyes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Reyes.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Reyes manages to avoid it.
Reyes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Reyes getting side control.#T2##SUB2#
Reyes is looking for a kimura but Lopez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reyes to get the leverage.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Reyes prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Lopez gets back to full guard.
Lopez is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Antonio Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.
Reyes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lopez is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Lopez circles away and we're back to standing.
Pepe Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reyes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lopez stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Lopez connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Lopez coming out on top.
Antonio Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Reyes dives in and scores a takedown into Lopez's guard.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T4#
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lopez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lopez wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lopez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reyes manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pepe Lopez dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Reyes's ribs.
Reyes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lopez lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lopez lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lopez cracks a nice hook into Reyes's ribs.#TD2#
Reyes closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lopez to the mat! Lopez manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez is looking to stand up but Reyes isn't so interested in that idea.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lopez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lopez blocks the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes is pressing down on Lopez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reyes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reyes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reyes pushing down on Lopez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Lopez wants to improve his position but Reyes is controlling well.
Reyes is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SU2#
Reyes decides to stand up.
A jab from Lopez finds it's way through Reyes's defenses.
Lopez connects with a right hand. Reyes shakes it off.
Lopez ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Lopez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pepe Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez stuffs the takedown.
Lopez cracks Reyes with an open hand slap.
Reyes throws out a loose jab but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3#
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lopez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reyes throws the left hand but Lopez avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Lopez - just one landing.
Reyes misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with a left to the body.
Reyes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez moves out of range of the strikes.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez connects with a nice looking jab.
Lopez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pepe Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez lands with a nice body punch.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reyes can do to turn this around?
Lopez lands a really nice looking cross but Reyes seems unphased.
#T4#
Lopez tests Reyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pepe Lopez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lopez lunges at Reyes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reyes's hand.
Lopez throws out a powerful jab.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Reyes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lopez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Reyes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reyes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lopez lands a body shot.
Antonio Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepe Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lopez with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pepe Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lopez, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepe Lopez!
A very excited looking Pepe Lopez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RSE 15: The Art of Violence
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Del Monte takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reyes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Del Monte drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Del Monte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Antonio Reyes has been cut.#BC#
Del Monte breaks from the clinch.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt - Del Monte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Monte drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reyes sprawls and moves away.
Del Monte scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reyes throws an elbow but misses.
Del Monte lands a damaging elbow. #BC#
Del Monte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Del Monte sprawls well. Del Monte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Reyes is looking to clinch but Del Monte is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Del Monte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reyes to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Del Monte keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Del Monte is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reyes rolls with it to try and escape but Del Monte cranks on the arm and Reyes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stefano Del Monte! |
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Event:
RSE 11: Let The Devil In
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Octavio Santos Iii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reyes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Octavio Santos Iii.
Reyes shoots in but Octavio Santos Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Octavio Santos Iii lands a left and a right that send Reyes crashing to the mat, dazed. Octavio Santos Iii thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Reyes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Antonio Reyes has been cut.
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!#CL2#
Reyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Octavio Santos Iii tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reyes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reyes as Octavio Santos Iii tries to tie him up.
Octavio Santos Iii goes for a takedown attempt but Reyes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Octavio Santos Iii connects with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes.
San Martin Octavio Santos Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Reyes.#T1##CL2#
Octavio Santos Iii tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Reyes successfully pulls guard.
Octavio Santos Iii looking to pass the guard.
Octavio Santos Iii really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Reyes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Octavio Santos Iii should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reyes has tightened it up now! Octavio Santos Iii should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Antonio Reyes! |
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