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Event:
SMASH: Nascimento vs Frewin 2
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Reeves looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reeves trying to advance position but Kirk counters by regaining guard.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirk is retaining full guard.
Kirk controlling the position.
Kirk keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Kirk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Kirk content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kirk misses with a head shot.
Poor strikes thrown by Kirk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kirk controlling his opponent. #T1#
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Kirk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Reeves is squirming around, avoiding Kirk's attempts to control the action.
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reeves is looking to escape.
Reeves blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kirk controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirk thowing shots but they're missing.
Reeves tries to reverse the position but Kirk maintains control.
Reeves sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kirk works his way into full mount!
Kirk thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kirk misses with a head shot.#T3#
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
Reeves is still trying to improve position.
Kirk trying to control but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirk thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Kirk there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Kirk prevents Reeves from getting the reversal.
Kirk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reeves because Kirk loaded up on that one.
Reeves wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kirk.
Reeves working to try and regain half guard.
Kirk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Reeves is trying to escape the mount.
Kirk controlling from mount.
Reeves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kirk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reeves! But no joy.
Kirk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around?
Kirk lands with a shot to the body.
Kirk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reeves.
Keanu Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kirk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reeves. Reeves circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kirk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reeves under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Keanu Reeves has been cut.
Reeves fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reeves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk lands a glancing blow to the side of Reeves's head.
Kirk misses with an uppercut. Reeves saw that one coming.
Kirk just misses with a punch to the body.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
James Kirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.#T1#
Kirk sizes up Reeves with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Kirk lands with a right and another and another! Reeves is in big trouble! Kirk lands again and this time it's lights out for Reeves! A quality knockout there for Kirk.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Kirk!
After winning the bout, James Kirk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 184 Pinkman vs Bogachev
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Trejo misses with a few strikes there.
Trejo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reeves moves away.#TD#
Trejo gets caught napping as Reeves dives in and scores a takedown. Trejo manages to retain guard.
Trejo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Trejo connects with the punch.
Trejo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reeves. #TD#
Reeves drives through with a really nice 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!
Trejo prevents Reeves from improving position.
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trejo!#SUB#
Reeves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trejo has worked his arm free - good work by Trejo!
#T1#
Reeves works to advance to full mount. Trejo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Reeves won't let Trejo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves wants to take his opponent's back but instead Trejo manages to regain half guard.
Reeves wants to pass to mount but Trejo is defending the position.
Reeves wants to advance to full mount but Trejo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reeves tries to free his leg and advance position but Trejo is retaining full guard.
Reeves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trejo wants to get back to his feet but Reeves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reeves looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Trejo wants to stand up but Reeves is controlling him.
Reeves passes Trejo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reeves is pressing down on Trejo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trejo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Reeves is working for a submission of some sort.
Reeves looks to land a strike but Trejo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#ES2#
Trejo pushes Reeves off and scrambles back to his feet.
Trejo looks to land a left hand but Reeves moved out of range nicely.
Reeves staying out of range there.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Trejo sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Trejo misses the target.
Reeves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trejo tries to avoid it but Reeves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trejo to the ground. Trejo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trejo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reeves.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Trejo responds with a good body kick, but Reeves manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Trejo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses.
Trejo misses with a double jab.
Trejo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeves manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Trejo connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trejo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Trejo.
Trejo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reeves circles away quickly and effectively.
Reeves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reeves missing with a left hand there. Trejo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Trejo misses.
Trejo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trejo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trejo misses with a wild combination.
Reeves dives in for a single leg takedown but Trejo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trejo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trejo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Trejo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Trejo. No joy for Reeves on that attempt.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trejo swivels and escapes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reeves.
Trejo stops Reeves from passing to mount.
Trejo is pushing Reeves's head away, looking to escape. Reeves manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Reeves goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trejo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reeves but great work by Trejo.
Reeves tries to bench press Trejo off him but Trejo keeps the position.
Trejo gets to mount! Reeves was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Reeves is desperately trying to improve his position but Trejo has a good base and remains in mount.#SU2#
Trejo gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Danny Trejo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trejo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trejo, as that shot connected.
Reeves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves avoids the head kick by Trejo.
Reeves shoots in and drives through. Trejo sprawls well.
Trejo throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Trejo keeps it at a distance.
Trejo fakes the leg kick and cracks Reeves in the body.
Trejo throws out a loose jab but Reeves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reeves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reeves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reeves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reeves slips a jab and a cross from Trejo.
Trejo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reeves's head.#ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
Trejo cracks Reeves's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Reeves slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Trejo can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Trejo!
During a confident post fight interview, Danny Trejo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 175 Hightower vs Veainu
Date: Mar 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Castro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reeves lands the left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Reeves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL2#
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Reeves cracks Castro with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.#TD#
Reeves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Reeves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reeves is on him like a limpet, forcing Castro back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Castro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#TD#
Reeves has clasped his hands together around Castro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Castro explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reeves with a poor takedown
and Castro counters with a stiff right hand.
Reeves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Castro scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Castro misses the target. #T1#
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reeves throws a hook but Castro avoids it easily.
Castro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Castro rushes Reeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Keanu Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Castro coming out on top.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Reeves feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd cheers as Reeves lands an impressive looking overhand right. Castro doesn't seem phased though.
Reeves has his takedown stuffed
and Castro counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Reeves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Castro defends well and Reeves ends up having to push Castro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reeves takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Castro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Castro.
#BC2#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Castro connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Castro closes the distance and clinches.
Castro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reeves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Castro scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Castro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro lands with a cross. #ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
Castro drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Reeves right on the button. Reeves goes down! Castro follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Castro gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidelity Castro! |
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Event:
DMMA 159 Unfinished Business 2
Date: Dec 31, 2022 |
#R1#
Reeves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocky bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reeves's head backwards.
A slow jab from Reeves misses its intended target.
Reeves darts in looking for a takedown but Rocky gets double underhooks and turns Reeves into the cage.
Reeves changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rocky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reeves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reeves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rocky in his tracks.
Reeves moves in looking to clinch but Rocky pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reeves is defended easily by Rocky.
Rocky wants to counter with a clinch but Reeves pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rocky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Rocky drives through and clinches with Reeves against the cage.
Rocky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Still in the clinch, Rocky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Rocky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reeves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Rocky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reeves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reeves is working for takedown but Rocky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Rocky manages to get underhooks.
Reeves wants a takedown.
Rocky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rocky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rocky scores with a hook to the body.
Rocky lands a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
Rocky has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Reeves - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Rocky, and another! Reeves is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Apollo Rocky!
An out of breath and clearly excited Apollo Rocky thanked Champion Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Doomsday finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Doomsday lands a leg kick that knocks Reeves off balance momentarily.
Reeves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Doomsday counters by moving into the clinch.
Doomsday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Doomsday manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doomsday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Doomsday tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
#TD2#
Doomsday gets control of Reeves's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doomsday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reeves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves stands and throws Doomsday's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Doomsday sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Reeves is thwarting Doomsday's attempts to control the position.
Doomsday tries to roll over but Reeves keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reeves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Doomsday defend it? Reeves steps over the head and cranks it - Doomsday is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reeves!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Reeves looks for a takedown but Torres sprawls well.
Torres ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reeves shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Reeves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Reeves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reeves is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Reeves is working hard here to advance position.
Reeves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Torres manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2##SUB#
Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reeves is looking for a triangle here but Torres uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reeves tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Reeves tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.#T3#
Reeves gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.#SUB#
Torres got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reeves has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Torres has managed to get both his arms back between Reeves's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Reeves working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torres has passed into half guard!
Reeves is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Torres won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres controlling from the top position.
Torres won't allow Reeves to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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 Keanu Reeves will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reeves tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Torres defends well and Reeves ends up having to push Torres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Torres! But no joy.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Reeves blocks an uppercut.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Torres pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
Reeves moves to clinch but Torres breaks away #KD2#
and Torres counters with a crisp one two that drops Reeves! Torres thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reeves to his feet! Reeves is in big trouble!
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a huge left! Reeves is in big trouble! He's backing up but Torres isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Reeves from any more damage. A dominating finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benji Torres! |
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Event:
DMMA 145 Niculescu vs Kersikov
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Reeves misses with a left hand
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Reeves fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Camacho sprawls well initially but Reeves persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Camacho controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reeves wants to pass to mount but Camacho is defending the position.
Camacho wants to improve his position but Reeves is controlling well.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camacho is holding on for now.
Reeves not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Camacho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it. #SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Camacho trying to control here.
Reeves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Camacho!
Camacho is trying desperately to improve position.
Reeves is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Camacho is in real trouble.
#SUB2#
Reeves looking for the RNC.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Camacho is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camacho is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camacho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves. #T2#
Camacho is in trouble now - Reeves has advanced to mount!
Camacho tries to hold on but Reeves postures up.#SUB2#
Reeves working for a submission but Camacho is keeping him at bay.
Reeves working Camacho over with strikes here.
Reeves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reeves works his way to his opponent's back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Reeves looking for the choke but no joy.
Camacho can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Reeves is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Camacho breaks Reeves's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Camacho is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Reeves has his foot on Camacho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Camacho works his way back into a safe position though.
Camacho passes Reeves's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camacho wants to take a breather but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves tries to roll over but Camacho keeps him under control.
Reeves is pressing down on Camacho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camacho has gone for a leg lock! Reeves slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camacho's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Camacho is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
Camacho advances position into side control!
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Camacho trying to control the position but Reeves is working away.
Reeves is looking to reverse the position.
Reeves is not content to let Camacho control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves prevents Camacho from moving into mount.
Reeves manages to get back to half guard.
Camacho passes to full mount!
Reeves is looking to improve his position but Camacho isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Reeves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reeves takes one to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Reeves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Camacho is desperately trying to improve his position but Reeves has a good base and remains in mount.
Camacho has given up his back.
Keanu Reeves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Camacho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camacho's thigh. Camacho counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Camacho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeves defends well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Camacho tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Reeves has control of Camacho's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Camacho regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Camacho can't escape the position.
Camacho regains half guard.
Reeves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Camacho is trying to control but can't.
Camacho moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reeves wants to pass the guard but Camacho is keeping the position.#SUB#
Camacho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Camacho has his foot on Reeves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reeves works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves pushing down on Camacho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Camacho wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Camacho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reeves pulls his head out easily.
Reeves tries to pass to full mount but Camacho defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Camacho wants to control but Reeves is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
Reeves wants to advance to full mount but Camacho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Camacho tries to bench press Reeves off him but Reeves keeps the position. #SUB2#
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Camacho is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Reeves advances nicely into full mount.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves avoids the attempt from Camacho to control.
Reeves breaks from Camacho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Camacho really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camacho sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Reeves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Camacho actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Camacho won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Reeves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Camacho manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Camacho looking for submissions off his back.
Reeves moves nicely into side control.
The ground and pound from Reeves seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Camacho prevents Reeves from improving position.
Camacho tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reeves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Reeves is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reeves works his way into side control. #T1#
Camacho can't do much from the bottom here.
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Camacho!
Reeves is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Reeves is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Camacho is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
DMMA 135 Thermometer v Outback
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Reeves shoots in and bounces Adesanya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reeves won't allow Adesanya to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves stops Adesanya from standing up. #SUB2#
Adesanya is looking for a triangle but Reeves pushes his legs off easily.
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
Reeves prevents Adesanya from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reeves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adesanya!
Reeves is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T1##SUB#
Reeves working for a guillotine from mount but Adesanya is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Reeves working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adesanya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adesanya is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reeves works his way to his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Reeves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adesanya is defending well though. Reeves let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Adesanya is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Adesanya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adesanya is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
Reeves has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Adesanya is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Reeves gets his way!
Adesanya tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adesanya is controlling an arm, preventing Reeves from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB#
Reeves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Adesanya manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reeves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reeves works to advance to full mount. Adesanya defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Adesanya is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Adesanya is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Adesanya is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Reeves has taken his back.
#SUB#
Reeves working for the choke. #SUB#
Reeves has got one arm under Adesanya's chin. This could be trouble... Adesanya trying to control the other hand but Reeves gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Adesanya has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Doomsday ducks right into an uppercut from Reeves.
Reeves misses with a takedown #CL#
and Doomsday moves into the clinch.
Doomsday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reeves blocks it with crossed arms.
Doomsday tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reeves avoids it.
Reeves avoiding damage as Doomsday throws knees to the body.
Reeves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Doomsday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Reeves wants a takedown but no success here.
Thanos Doomsday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.
Doomsday crunches a lovely knee into Reeves's ribcage.
Doomsday scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Doomsday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reeves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a good knee to the midsection. Reeves won't want to take too many of those.
Reeves looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doomsday pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Doomsday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Doomsday landing knees to the body.
Doomsday works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reeves takes a shot to the head.
Doomsday scores with a hook to the body.
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Reeves takes a knee to the side of the body.
Doomsday connects with a knee to the head.
Doomsday is leaning against Reeves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the side of Reeves's head.
Doomsday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reeves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Doomsday.
#CUT#It looks like Keanu Reeves has been cut.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
Doomsday gets through Reeves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doomsday putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reeves in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Doomsday landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reeves looking for a takedown. #T2#
Doomsday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Doomsday scores a nice knee to the body.
Doomsday landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Doomsday lands a big knee to the head and Reeves goes down! Doomsday pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thanos Doomsday!
Thanos Doomsday really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
DMMA 115 Kaupens v Thermometer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Gutsu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gutsu wants it to stay on the feet.
Reeves misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Gutsu clinches up against the cage.
Reeves is working for takedown but Gutsu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gutsu stops a takedown attempt from Reeves.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gutsu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reeves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gutsu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gutsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutsu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reeves or not. #TD2#
Gutsu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gutsu wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Gutsu tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutsu preventing the sweep.
Reeves is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutsu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reeves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Gutsu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gutsu advances position into side control!
Gutsu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gutsu lands some shots froms side control.
Reeves takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gutsu is staying tight to Reeves's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Gutsu trying to control the action but Reeves is working from the bottom. #T2#
Reeves taking a bit of punishment here - Gutsu scoring with strikes.
Gutsu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reeves keeps working. #SUB2#
Gutsu is trying to get an arm triangle but Reeves is defending well.
Gutsu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reeves's legs.
Reeves tries to buck Gutsu off but Gutsu is having none of it.#SUB2#
Gutsu has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Reeves is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gutsu yanks on the arm and Reeves is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gutsu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gee Gutsu! |
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Event:
DMMA Overkill: Polus v Johnson
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Walters takes a swing at Reeves's ribcage but misses.
Walters misses with a looping left.#KD#
Reeves drops Walters with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Walters looks back up at him and smiles so Reeves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Walters is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Antonio Walters has been cut.
Reeves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walters sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reeves somewhat.
Walters is still on wobbly legs! Can Reeves finish him?
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Walters as he jumps to the side.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walters swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keanu Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Walters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Reeves lands a huge takedown. Walters is out but the ref is slow to react and Reeves lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Walters lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
DMMA 100: Mack vs Nansen
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as Reeves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Reeves shoots in and bounces Riddle off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reeves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Riddle tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.#SUB2#
Reeves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reeves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Riddle is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reeves tries to move to mount but Riddle blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddle is trying to improve his position.
Reeves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Riddle's legs.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Reeves has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Riddle!
Reeves wants to take his opponent's back but Riddle doesn't allow it.
Reeves moves to the back position. #SUB2#
Riddle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reeves.
Riddle tries to roll but Reeves sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Reeves is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Riddle knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Riddle for a finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reeves gets his hands free as Riddle looks to control. #SUB2#
Reeves is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Riddle is defending well though. Reeves let's go of the attempt for now.
Riddle turns into Reeves and is now in his guard.
#T2#
Riddle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.
Riddle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reeves's head.
Riddle wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving. #SUB2#
Riddle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Riddle tries to pass.
Riddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riddle trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Riddle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Reeves has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Riddle is looking to defend but Reeves has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Riddle! Reeves pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Riddle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Keanu Reeves! |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 8
Date: Mar 09, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves's corner calls for a 1-2. Reeves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Hank changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reeves looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reeves tries to improve position but can't.
Hank working the head and body with strikes.
Hank tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reeves's legs.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Reeves regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Hank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reeves tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Hank wants to pass the guard but Reeves is keeping the position.
Hank preventing the sweep.
Reeves keeping full guard, as Hank tries to pass. #SUB2#
Reeves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves has a hand on Hank's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hank takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reeves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reeves keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Reeves is still trying to improve position.
Hank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reeves on the ground.
BOOM! Hank connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hank content just to control the position here.
Reeves is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hank breaks from Reeves's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hank trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hank is really struggling to control Reeves but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Hank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hank lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reeves is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A nice elbow there by Hank.
Reeves regains half guard.
Hank tries to pass to full mount but Reeves defends it. #SUB2#
Reeves looking for subs from the bottom but Hank mounts him!
Reeves is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hank controlling from the full mount.
Hank connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reeves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that round.
That's time! Hank's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hank defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reeves.
Hank stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Hank drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves gets back to half guard.
Hank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hank jumps into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Hank decides to stand back up.
Hill Billy Hank is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##TD#
Hank manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reeves on his heels. He'll look to pass Reeves's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hank is keeping the position for now.
Reeves stops Hank from standing up. #ES#
Hank has his feet on Reeves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reeves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hank swivels and escapes.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.#CL#
Hank instigates a clinch.
Hank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reeves can do to turn this around?
Hank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reeves's face.
Hank fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hank lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Keanu Reeves has been cut.
Hank leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Hank tries to throw a body punch but Reeves avoids it by throwing Hank back against the cage.
Hank is stalling here.
#TD#
Hank is trying to trip Reeves. He has hold of a leg but Reeves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hank persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Reeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reeves sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hank's guard. #ES#
Hank manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Hank fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reeves sprawls well initially but Hank persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Hank seems content to control.
Reeves is pressing down on Hank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Reeves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reeves is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reeves lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Hank has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reeves has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Hank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hank looking to throw knees to the head but Reeves is blocking nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Hank.
Reeves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hank gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reeves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hank pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hank pushes Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Hank lands a body punch.
Reeves is breathing heavily.
Hank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
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!
Hank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hank prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reeves is trying to pull guard but Hank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hill Billy Hank dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keanu Reeves's cut.
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##CL#
Hank has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Hank won't allow it.
Reeves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reeves tries to score a body lock takedown but Hank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hill Billy Hank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.
Hank creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Hank wants the takedown. Reeves is fighting it off but Hank persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reeves's guard against the cage.
Hank won't allow Reeves to sweep him here.
Hank passes into half guard.
Reeves tries to get to full guard but Hank has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard but Hank has passed into side control.#T1##SUB#
Hank looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hank's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hill Billy Hank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank slips a nice elbow through Reeves's hands, connecting with Reeves's forehead.
Hank takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Hank is keen to just control but Reeves is a slippery customer.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Hank is controlling well.
Hank controlling the pace.
Hank working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Reeves taking some punishment here, with Hank in his half guard.
Hank looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Reeves looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hank passes into side control!
Reeves tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hank wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reeves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Hank is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reeves has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hank moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Hank is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeves knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.
Reeves regains half guard.
Reeves is trying to get back to full guard.
Reeves trying to get back to full guard but Hank takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hank takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill Billy Hank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hank 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hill Billy Hank!
Hill Billy Hank very nearly forgot to thank Knock Out Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
NRC 12
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Reeves tries for a takedown but Burroughs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burroughs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reeves.
Reeves jabs Burroughs right on the nose. Burroughs blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like William S Burroughs has been cut.
Burroughs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Reeves fails to land the takedown.
Burroughs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
William S Burroughs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keanu Reeves.
Burroughs swings for the body but Reeves moves out of range.
Reeves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reeves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Burroughs shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Reeves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reeves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burroughs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burroughs sprawls well. Burroughs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reeves gets slowly back to his feet.
Reeves has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Burroughs missing with a left hand there. Reeves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Reeves coming out on top.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burroughs as he avoids it easily.
Burroughs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burroughs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Burroughs was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burroughs pinned against the cage. Burroughs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burroughs is looking to wear down Reeves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reeves looks winded!
Reeves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burroughs. Reeves does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Reeves throws a looping overhand right but Burroughs ducks down to avoid it.
Burroughs throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely.
Reeves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Burroughs counter with a right hand.
Reeves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burroughs's waist but Burroughs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reeves off to one side.
Reeves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Burroughs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reeves misses with a takedown attempt - Burroughs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burroughs pinned against the cage. Burroughs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burroughs misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
Reeves has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Burroughs.
Reeves has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Burroughs counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burroughs lands a right hand.
Burroughs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Burroughs.
Burroughs stops a takedown attempt from Reeves.
Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Burroughs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Burroughs lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Reeves is rocked!
Burroughs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Burroughs finish him?
Burroughs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Reeves with a big uppercut! Reeves tries to clinch up but Burroughs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Reeves to the mat! Reeves covers up and Burroughs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William S Burroughs!
After winning the bout, William S Burroughs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Iron Wolf - Crowd Card
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reeves.
Barnes is looking to score with low kicks.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown but Barnes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Reeves drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reeves advances to mount. #SUB2#
Reeves moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Barnes has worked his arm free - good work by Barnes!
#SUB2#
Reeves in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Barnes is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keanu Reeves! |
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