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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ricky Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Rocha. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Rocha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reyes.
Rocha shoots and misses #TD#
and Reyes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reyes defends well.
Rocha pulls Reyes in close to his closed guard and prevents Reyes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reyes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha has momentary wrist control but Reyes slips an elbow through the middle.
Reyes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rocha punching to the body, from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
Reyes lands a couple of elbows.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Rocha keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Reyes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reyes slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reyes preventing the sweep. #T2#
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 looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rocha shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocha manages to avoid it.#TD#
Reyes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rocha taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
Reyes is controlling the pace.
Rocha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reyes.
Reyes drops an elbow to the side of Rocha's head.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Rocha trying to control but Reyes postures up.
Rocha is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rocha sees it coming and defends easily.
Reyes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rocha has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rocha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!
Rocha struggling to land strikes to the head as Reyes covers up. #T4#
Rocha is trying to stick to Reyes's back but Reyes is turning into Rocha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rocha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reyes.
Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Rocha, not yet.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rocha wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rocha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rocha trying to keep a closed guard but Reyes is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Reyes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rocha shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Rocha tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rocha tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rocha to the ground. Rocha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocha feints a counter leg kick.
Reyes stuffs the takedown.
Ricky Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bentley Rocha.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Rocha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rocha darts in looking for a takedown but Reyes gets double underhooks and turns Rocha into the cage.
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Rocha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Reyes checks a leg kick.
Rocha takes a swing at Reyes's ribcage but misses.
Rocha fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots in for a double leg but Rocha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rocha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Reyes counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes is in close to Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Reyes works over Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Rocha working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Reyes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reyes trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha is trying to keep Reyes in close.
Ricky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha striking off his back but it's not causing Reyes any problems.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reyes controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rocha can do to turn this around?
Rocha swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Reyes counters with a shoot takedown. Rocha fights it but they end up in guard.
Reyes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rocha throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Reyes advances position into side control!#SUB#
Rocha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reyes's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Reyes! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Rocha has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricky Reyes!
An out of breath Ricky Reyes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes fails with the takedown.
Wawrzyniak digs a good body shot into Reyes's ribs.
Wawrzyniak lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wawrzyniak throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
A jab from Wawrzyniak does it's job there.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricky Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Wawrzyniak misses.
Wawrzyniak throws a body shot but no joy.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wawrzyniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Reyes is just out of range.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reyes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wawrzyniak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reyes somewhat.
Wawrzyniak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Wawrzyniak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reyes.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wawrzyniak is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, Wawrzyniak circles away and we're back to standing.
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown.
Wawrzyniak swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wawrzyniak throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wawrzyniak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reyes.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Wawrzyniak, which made it look bad.
Reyes closes the distance and clinches up with Wawrzyniak, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes Wawrzyniak against the cage but Wawrzyniak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reyes slips a jab from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wawrzyniak's coach down at Wolfshark MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wawrzyniak's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wawrzyniak jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reyes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Wawrzyniak's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wawrzyniak throws a right hand that Reyes ducks under and follows up with a left that Reyes also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawrzyniak's corner calls for a 1-2. Wawrzyniak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reyes walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
Wawrzyniak stuffs the takedown.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wawrzyniak throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Reyes colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wawrzyniak as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Reyes is left battered and dazed whilst Wawrzyniak and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobiasz Wawrzyniak!
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak made sure to mention his sponsor, Battleborn Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Calderon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Calderon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Calderon throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Reyes counters with a takedown into side control.
Reyes wants to control but Calderon is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Reyes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes tries to score with some ground and pound. Calderon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reyes looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Calderon is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Reyes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calderon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reyes.
Calderon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Reyes takes a little break here. Calderon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB#
Reyes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Calderon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyes's guard! Nice work there by Calderon!
Calderon postures up.
Calderon wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calderon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Calderon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calderon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes is trying to keep Calderon in close.
#T3#
Reyes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reyes is trying to control the position but Calderon postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reyes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Calderon stacks Reyes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Calderon!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reyes is looking to regain half guard here but Calderon keeps moving and retains side control.
Reyes gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Reyes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Calderon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calderon, as that shot connected.
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Reyes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reyes blocks a jab.
Reyes tries to counter with a takedown but Calderon is quick to defend against it.
Reyes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calderon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes drops his hands momentarily and Calderon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reyes is looking to clinch but Calderon is avoiding it.
Calderon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Calderon finds it's way round the side to connect with Reyes's head. #CL2#
Calderon moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes has Calderon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Calderon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Calderon stalls.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
A short uppercut from Calderon.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Calderon manages to get underhooks.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes wants a takedown but no success here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Calderon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T2#
Calderon digs a right hand into Reyes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reyes's gas tank.
Calderon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to score a body lock takedown but Calderon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Calderon.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes jumps guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Reyes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calderon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon stalling in the clinch.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calderon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short body shot lands from Calderon as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Calderon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Calderon is stalling here.
#TD#
Reyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ricky Reyes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes being controlled here, momentarily.
Calderon is continuing to stall.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Calderon tries to pass. #SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4##SUB#
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Calderon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Calderon wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Calderon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Calderon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Calderon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Calderon loads up on a big right hand but Reyes slips the punch.
Calderon stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes. #CL2#
Calderon forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Calderon taking a breather.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calderon lands a body shot.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calderon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Junior Calderon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Calderon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Calderon lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Calderon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Calderon controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Calderon to work.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon has him pressed against the cage.
Calderon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.
Calderon effectively controlling the action here.
Reyes is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Calderon digs a right hand underneath Reyes's ribcage. Reyes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calderon has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon holds him up against the cage and eventually Reyes drops back down to his feet.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bit of stalling here from Calderon.
Calderon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Calderon is defending well.
Reyes wants a takedown.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Calderon.
Reyes tries to pull guard but Calderon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Calderon.
Calderon stalling against the cage.
Calderon presses Reyes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Calderon avoiding damage.
Good body shot from Calderon.
Calderon lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Calderon.
A right hook to the body lands for Calderon.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Calderon.
Calderon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Calderon smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Calderon closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.#T4#
Calderon lands an uppercut.
Reyes looking for a takedown.
Calderon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Calderon prevents the takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calderon gets underhooks to prevent Reyes's takedown attempt.
Calderon lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Calderon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calderon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Calderon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Calderon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Calderon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Calderon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calderon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 26:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Calderon! |
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Event:
FCL - 36
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reyes.
Gurnisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurnisson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reyes on the side of the head.
Reyes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gurnisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Reyes takes one to the chin there.
Reyes shoots in and drives through. Gurnisson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Gurnisson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reyes walks into a straight right hand from Gurnisson.#ROC2#Reyes is rocked!
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gurnisson counter with a right hand.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gurnisson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Reyes. Gurnisson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gotrek Gurnisson!
Gotrek Gurnisson is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gotrek Gurnisson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
FCL - 30
Date: May 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Lane lands a nice hook to Reyes's body. Reyes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Lane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lane.
Lane misses with a wild body shot.
Lane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reyes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reyes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lane pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reyes back to the cage. Lane follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lane connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Lane does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reyes shoots in for a takedown but Lane shows good takedown defense.
Lane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Reyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lane is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Reyes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lane wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reyes lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Lane takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lane is pushing Reyes's head away, looking to escape. Reyes manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Reyes has hold of Lane's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Lane tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reyes cranks the arm and Lane screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Lane, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ricky Reyes!
Ricky Reyes retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Reyes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 21
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Reyes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reyes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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.
Reyes postures up in Haley's guard and throws a big left but Haley blocks it.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've been hearing that Reyes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reyes landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Haley can do anything to dispel that myth.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Haley holds on and takes a little breather.
Reyes passes into half guard.
Reyes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haley trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Haley is defending well.
Haley is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Reyes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haley has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Haley is trying to stand up here but Reyes is controlling him well.
Haley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reyes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Haley 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.
Haley wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes trying to control the action but Haley is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Haley is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Haley is in trouble now - Reyes has advanced to mount!
Reyes landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Haley is rocked!#SUB#
Reyes is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ricky Reyes!
Ricky Reyes retains his featherweight title!
Ricky Reyes thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 14
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Legend Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Legend Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reyes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reyes tries to bench press Legend Jr off him but Legend Jr keeps the position.
Legend Jr tries to move to full mount but Reyes actually manages to regain half guard.
Reyes gets full guard.#SUB2#
Reyes is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Legend Jr frees his head nicely. Oh but Reyes has switched to an armbar! Legend Jr is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ricky Reyes!
Ricky Reyes is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Ricky Reyes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FCL - 9
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Haalvisto lands with an overhand left.
Reyes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haalvisto pinned against the cage. Haalvisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reyes doesn't manage to clinch there - Haalvisto circles away.
Haalvisto scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Haalvisto scores with a jab. Reyes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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.
Reyes has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Reyes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Haalvisto tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Haalvisto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haalvisto tries to get out of 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!#SUB2#
Reyes jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Haalvisto manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Reyes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haalvisto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Reyes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Reyes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Haalvisto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Reyes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haalvisto tries to escape but Reyes is in control. #SUB2#
Reyes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Reyes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Haalvisto!#SUB2#
Reyes working for a guillotine from mount but Haalvisto is in no mood to give up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Reyes is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Haalvisto is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Reyes!
An out of breath Ricky Reyes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Pekka Haalvisto was interviewed post fight and said 'f$$$$$$ck!!!!!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Kitahachi pushes him off.#TD2#
Reyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kitahachi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Reyes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Reyes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kitahachi is defending well.
Reyes tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kitahachi's legs.
Kitahachi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Reyes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reyes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Reyes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Reyes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kitahachi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reyes yanks on the arm and Kitahachi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reyes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Reyes! |
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