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Event:
EMPIRE 6
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Doute clinches.
Doute trying to land knees to the body.
#TD2#
Reynolds pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a triangle here but Doute uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Doute keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.#SUB#
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute postures up.#T1#
Doute trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Doute is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well. #SUB#
Doute is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reynolds tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Doute's best efforts.
Reynolds has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA St Petersburg. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds wants to control but Doute passes easily into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds is still trying to improve position.
Reynolds trying to control but Doute postures up.
Doute is keen to just control but Reynolds is a slippery customer.#T3#
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Doute is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Doute is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Doute is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reynolds!
Doute wants to control the pace but Reynolds is squirming around nicely.
Reynolds slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doute looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Doute wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Doute is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Doute is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapp Doute dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doute.
Doute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Doute moved out of range.#TD2#
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Doute!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Doute can't do much from the bottom here.
Doute is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Doute is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Doute is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doute's legs.
Reynolds in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Doute is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reynolds off and has taken his back!
Doute is hanging on to Reynolds's back as he tries to escape.
Reynolds breaks Doute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Doute working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doute swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reynolds pushing down on Doute's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Doute trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds stalling.
Doute trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kai Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Reynolds is thwarting Doute's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Doute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Doute wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Doute looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Doute looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Doute is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds moves out of range as Doute throws a body kick.
Doute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tapp Doute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Doute won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not doing much here.
Doute desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doute sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Doute is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doute is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds stalling. #SUB2#
Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Doute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Doute is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doute trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Doute tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Reynolds decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Doute's guard.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Reynolds drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reynolds jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Doute wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reynolds is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reynolds postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Reynolds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doute on his heels. He'll look to pass Doute's guard now, I'm sure.
Doute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doute can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doute is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Reynolds!
Post fight, an emotional Kai Reynolds said 'Sweep the leg'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Doute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Locke throws out the jab. #CL2#
Doute pushes Locke up against the cage in a clinch.
Locke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Doute jumps guard but Locke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Doute 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.
Doute misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Locke.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Locke.
Doute has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Locke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Doute is looking for a takedown.
Steven Locke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tapp Doute.
Locke lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Locke just leaning against Doute, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke gets through Doute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doute drops down looking for an ankle pick but Locke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Doute has time to react.#T1#
Locke lands with an uppercut that bounces Doute off the cage and back into range.
Locke lands a glancing blow to the side of Doute's head.
Doute has a takedown stuffed.
Tapp Doute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke misses with a few strikes there.
Doute fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Locke avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Locke on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Locke scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Doute tries to clinch
and Locke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Tapp Doute has been cut.
Steven Locke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doute dives in and grabs Locke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Locke pushes down on Doute's head and hops out.
Doute has his takedown stuffed
and Locke counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Doute falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Steven Locke!
Steven Locke gave a mention to Nutritional Shaved Ice in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Harris throws a hook to the side of Doute's head but Doute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Doute shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Doute showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Doute is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Harris sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Doute is working for a kimura but Harris is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Doute has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Harris defend it? Doute steps over the head and cranks it - Harris is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Doute!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tapp Doute! |
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