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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Reeves (ranked 4017 p4p, 23690 weight class) and Hristo Borisov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, William Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Hristo Borisov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Borisov is trying to defend but Reeves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reeves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borisov is defending against the submission attempts here by Reeves.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borisov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borisov wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeves is trying to work for a kimura but Borisov is defending well.
Reeves wants to take a breather but Borisov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reeves 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.
Reeves wants to work for an arm triangle but Borisov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reeves is working for a submission of some sort.
Reeves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borisov is refusing to be controlled, as Reeves sits in half guard.
Reeves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borisov defends it well.
Reeves wants to control but Borisov is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reeves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Borisov trying to control from the bottom.
Borisov is staying active underneath Reeves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reeves is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reeves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Borisov is looking to control Reeves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borisov avoid being mounted?
Borisov tries to roll over but Reeves keeps him under control.
Borisov is still trying to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick misses from Borisov.
Borisov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Borisov counters with a shoot takedown. Reeves fights it but they end up in guard.
Borisov wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borisov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borisov defends well.
Reeves trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reeves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reeves seems to be looking for submissions.
Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borisov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borisov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Reeves dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Borisov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reeves gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Borisov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reeves is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borisov is aware though and is defending well.
Reeves seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reeves has control of Borisov's left arm, preventing Borisov from doing any damage.
Reeves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Borisov stacks Reeves 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 Borisov!
Borisov trying to control the action but Reeves is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov working away.
Reeves regains half guard.
Reeves looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borisov is working for a submission of some sort.
Reeves is trying to control but can't.
Reeves gets full guard.
Reeves trying to control the position.
William Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borisov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Borisov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reeves striking off his back but it's not causing Borisov any problems.
Borisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borisov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borisov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reeves working for submissions but it's allowed Borisov to get to half guard.
Reeves trying to control but Borisov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borisov seems to be looking for submissions.
Borisov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reeves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reeves gets back to full guard.
Borisov is stalling in the full guard.
Reeves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reeves is pulling down on Borisov's head to control his posture.
Borisov trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
Borisov gets to his feet. Reeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reeves throws a right and a left that Borisov avoids nicely.
Borisov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Borisov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reeves counters with a one-two to the body.
Borisov tries to clinch but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves misses with a double jab.
Reeves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borisov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reeves throws a low kick but it's checked well by Borisov.
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 William Reeves will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reeves throws a series of punches but Borisov moves out of range.
Borisov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reeves tries to avoid it but Borisov 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 went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeves tries to sprawl out of it but Borisov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeves manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeves is looking to counter punch.
Borisov misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
William Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hristo Borisov.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Borisov sprawls well.
Borisov shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeves manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borisov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves scores with a kick to the body.
Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reeves throws a one two combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borisov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Reeves misses the target.
Borisov avoids the head kick by Reeves.
Borisov with the counter takedown but Reeves avoids it easily.
Reeves swinging wildly here.
Borisov fails with the takedown.
Reeves throwing a counter right hand but Borisov manages to avoid it.
Reeves throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borisov counters with a head kick.
Reeves throws a right hand that Borisov ducks under and follows up with a left that Borisov also avoids with ease.
Reeves stuffs the takedown attempt from Borisov. Borisov gets slowly back to his feet.
Borisov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Borisov misses with a takedown
and Reeves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves takes a kick to the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Reeves
and Borisov counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
The ground and pound from Borisov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Reeves's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reeves is looking to regain half guard here but Borisov keeps moving and retains side control.
Borisov working away.
Borisov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reeves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borisov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Borisov.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borisov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves looking to control.
Borisov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reeves flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Borisov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reeves gets back to full guard.
Reeves can't keep his opponent in guard - Borisov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
William Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borisov is looking for a kimura but Reeves is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borisov to get the leverage.
Borisov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves manages to get to full guard.
Borisov looking to pass the guard.
Reeves looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reeves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hristo Borisov.
I think Reeves 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Reeves!
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energy
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