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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Santos tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Santos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Reagan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Reagan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Santos has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reagan is proving hard to escape from.
Reagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Santos is aware though and is defending well.
Santos wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Santos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Reagan is trying to keep Santos in close.
Reagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Reagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan with a poor takedown #CL#
and Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reagan fails to pull guard.
#T2##BC2#
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Reagan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Santos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Reagan tries to clinch up.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reagan throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Diego Santos has been cut.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reagan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Santos moves out of range.
Santos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3##KD#
Santos lands a big head kick that sends Reagan tumbling to the mat! Santos takes a step backwards and waves Reagan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Ethan Reagan has been cut.
Santos misses the jab.#TD#
Santos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos cracks Reagan with a big elbow. #ROC#Reagan is rocked!
Reagan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Santos easily slips into full mount!
Reagan is working to get back to half guard.
Reagan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Santos working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reagan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Santos! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Santos! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Reagan shoots in looking for a takedown. Snider tries to sprawl out of it but Reagan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snider manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snider fails to land with a series of punches.
Snider throws a series of punches but Reagan avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Reagan clinches up with Snider and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Snider sprawls well. He's pushed Reagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reagan misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reagan but Reagan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snider is fending him off so far but Reagan persists. Nope, Snider circles away and we're back to standing.
Solomon Snider has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ethan Reagan.
Snider moves in looking to clinch but Reagan pushes him off.#CL#
Snider clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Snider fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Reagan manages to break the clinch.
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snider shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reagan sprawls well. Reagan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snider gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan throws a fast counter high kick but Snider manages to duck under it in time.
No luck for Reagan with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Snider tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Reagan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snider sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reagan somewhat.
Nice sprawl there from Reagan as Snider shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Reagan on that attempt. #CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan managing to block the knees to the body from Snider.
Reagan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider can't get the takedown.
Snider is looking to take this one to the mat.
Snider lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snider avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reagan tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reagan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reagan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Snider shoots in looking for a takedown but Reagan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snider's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from Reagan misses. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reagan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snider swivels and escapes.
Snider throws a sloppy head kick and Reagan moves out of range easily.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a two punch combo.
Reagan takes a swing at Snider's ribcage but misses.
Reagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snider's waist but Snider gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reagan off to one side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Reagan clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Reagan pulls guard effortlessly.
Snider trying to control the position from guard on top but Reagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snider misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Reagan closes the distance and clinches.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Reagan's head and hops out.
Snider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snider looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Snider gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Snider tries to score a body lock takedown but Reagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snider jumps guard but Reagan stands there with Snider around his waist. Snider gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snider changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reagan tries to avoid it but Snider manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reagan to the ground. Reagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reagan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Snider moves into the clinch.
Reagan is trying to pull guard but Snider has him pressed against the cage.
Snider tries to pull guard but Reagan won't allow it.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Reagan keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Snider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider trying to keep a closed guard but Reagan is proving a slippery customer.
Reagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##ES#
Snider sneaks out the side door and pushes Reagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Reagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snider, pushing him back against the cage.
Snider tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Reagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reagan is defended easily by Snider.
Snider is looking to counter with head kicks.
Reagan closes the distance and clinches up with Snider, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes Snider against the cage but Snider circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snider misses with a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Reagan clinches.
Reagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snider is defending well.
Reagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reagan slowing the pace effectively.
Snider taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Snider manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Snider is looking to stand up but Reagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Snider seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Snider not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Snider looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing good reports from Snider's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan wants to pass the guard but Snider is keeping the position.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Reagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Solomon Snider will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reagan leaves Snider with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Reagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Snider pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Snider tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reagan swivels and escapes.
Reagan is looking to slow Snider down with leg kicks.
Snider falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Reagan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reagan goes for a takedown attempt but Snider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan unleashes a big counter combination but Snider bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Snider. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Snider has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reagan is working away from the top position though.
Reagan trying to mount his opponent but Snider defends it. #T1#
Reagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reagan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snider is trying to get back to full guard.
Snider gets back to full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Snider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Snider keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reagan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snider.
Snider tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reagan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snider somewhat.#T3#
Reagan throws a jab when Snider was well out of range.
Reagan throws a right and a left that Snider avoids nicely.
Reagan misses with a takedown attempt - Snider sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reagan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snider closes the distance and clinches up with Reagan, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes Reagan against the cage but Reagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reagan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Snider shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Snider pushes Reagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Snider wants to stall.
Snider is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snider trying to control the position but instead, Reagan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snider into the cage.#TD2#
Reagan jumps guard.
Ethan Reagan has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Snider got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snider has managed to get both his arms back between Reagan's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider trying to control but Reagan is working from the bottom.
Ethan Reagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Solomon Snider is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Reagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Reagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snider 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Solomon Snider! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Baine darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reagan tries to roll over but Baine keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Baine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Baine wants to control from the top but Reagan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baine manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Baine seems keen to control Reagan's posture.#T1#
Baine's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reagan wants to control from the top but Baine keeps moving.
Reagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Baine is retaining full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Baine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reagan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reagan stopping the sweep attempt from Baine.
Baine working a defensive guard but Reagan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reagan tries to move to mount but Baine blocks the move with his legs.
Baine regains half guard.
Baine works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Reagan won't allow Baine to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Baine pushes a forearm under Reagan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reagan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Herbert Baine! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Reagan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Reagan decides to stand back up.
Rivers looks for a takedown but Reagan sprawls well.
Rivers connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Rivers throws an overhand right that lands on Reagan's shoulder, as Reagan tries to avoid the shot.
Rivers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reagan pinned against the cage. Reagan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rivers circles away.
Rivers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reagan counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reagan throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Reagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Rivers.
Rivers misses with a takedown
and Reagan counters with a low kick, right behind Rivers 's knee.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan fails to land the takedown.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reagan stuffs the takedown attempt from Rivers. Rivers gets slowly back to his feet.
Reagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Reagan shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reagan has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reagan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rivers's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reagan blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Rivers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reagan is fending him off so far but Rivers persists. Nope, Reagan circles away and we're back to standing.
Reagan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Reagan rushes Rivers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Rivers manages to pull guard.
Reagan throwing strikes from guard but Rivers blocks nicely.
Reagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rivers can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rivers 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.
Reagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Reagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rivers defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rivers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Rivers scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reagan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rivers is on him like a limpet, forcing Reagan back against the cage.
Reagan is trying to stall.
Reagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rivers can do to turn this around?
Rivers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reagan is trying to break free.
Rivers wants to take the fight to the mat but Reagan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rivers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reagan's efforts to push away.
Reagan can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Rivers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Rivers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rivers tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rivers fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Rivers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reagan.
Reagan is trying to force a seperation but Rivers has the dominant position.
Rivers is pressed up against the cage. Reagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rivers down to the mat. Rivers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rivers dives in and grabs Reagan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reagan pushes down on Rivers's head and hops out.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rivers.
Reagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rivers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reagan tried to counter with a leg kick but Rivers avoided it.
Reagan throws a series of punches but Rivers avoids them all with ease.
Rivers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reagan.
Ethan Reagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rivers. #T2#
Rivers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rivers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
Reagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rivers pinned against the cage. Rivers gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Rivers has closed the distance and engaged Reagan in a clinch.
Reagan is working for takedown but Rivers is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3#
Reagan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivers will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reagan up against the cage.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rivers has him pressed against the cage.
Reagan slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Reagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rivers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reagan's sensitive parts.
Rivers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Rivers. No joy for Reagan on that attempt.
Reagan sets himself, and Rivers steps forward looking for the clinch! Reagan avoids it this time.
Reagan connects with an inside leg kick.
Rivers goes for a double leg but Reagan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reagan continues to drive forward.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reagan as he jumps to the side.
Reagan scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reagan throws a sloppy head kick and Rivers moves out of range easily.
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reagan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rivers.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Reagan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reagan goes for a double leg but Rivers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rivers continues to drive forward.
Reagan trying to control the position but instead, Rivers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reagan into the cage.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reagan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rivers is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Rivers breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Rivers has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rivers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rivers shoots in but no luck this time.
Ethan Reagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Rivers.
Reagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rivers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rivers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rivers slaps away a takedown attempt from Reagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Reagan darts in looking for a takedown but Rivers gets double underhooks and turns Reagan into the cage.
As Reagan backs off Rivers throws a huge counter combo but Reagan manages to avoid it all.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Reagan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reagan is trying to push Rivers away but Rivers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but Reagan blocks it.
Reagan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rivers just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Rivers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Rivers clinches. #TD#
Reagan jumps guard and drags Rivers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rivers postures up.
Rivers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reagan has wrist control.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reagan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rivers has wrist control.
Rivers controls Reagan momentarily but Reagan frees himself.
Reagan controlling from the top position.
Reagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rivers is retaining full guard.
Reagan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rivers wants to sweep here but Reagan controlling him for the moment.
Reagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Reagan gets a clinch.
Rivers looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reagan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rivers keeps control of Reagan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reagan is trying to drag Rivers to the mat but Rivers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivers changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reagan shoots in and drives through. Rivers sprawls well.
Rivers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reagan defends it nicely.
Reagan 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!
Rivers tries to close the distance and clinch but Reagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tony Rivers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Reagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rivers shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ethan Reagan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Reagan! |
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