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Event:
HFC 68:Handerson vs Smooth
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Reserves closes the distance and pushes Da Silva Barbosa back into the cage.
Da Silva Barbosa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Da Silva Barbosa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reserves has him pressed against the cage.
Reserves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Da Silva Barbosa is trying to break free.#TD#
Reserves manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Reserves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva Barbosa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva Barbosa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Reserves has his feet on Da Silva Barbosa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reserves changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Da Silva Barbosa tries to avoid it but Reserves manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Da Silva Barbosa to the ground. Da Silva Barbosa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Silva Barbosa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Barbosa falls off balance throwing a combination
#KD#
and Reserves counters with a crisp one two that drops Da Silva Barbosa! Reserves thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Da Silva Barbosa to his feet! Da Silva Barbosa is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reserves lands with a big right hook that stumbles Da Silva Barbosa - he's out on his feet here! Reserves follows up with another monster hook that separates Da Silva Barbosa from consciousness! Da Silva Barbosa falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Reserves stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Android Reserves!
Our winner, Android Reserves, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Marcos Andre Da Silva Barbosa had this to say: 'Sorry God, your son is failed to became a fighter'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 11
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Two lands with a hook. Reserves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Reserves has knocked Two down with a huge combo! Reserves steps away and waves a wobbly Two back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Autobot Two has been cut.
Reserves takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Two lands the left hand.
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!
A lazy left from Two finds it's target.
Reserves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Two dips to his left and cracks Reserves with an uppercut!#KD2#
Two cracks Reserves with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Two has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reserves to stand back up!#ROC2#Reserves is rocked!
Two checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reserves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Two sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Two fakes the body blow, causing Reserves to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Reserves goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Autobot Two!
The defeated Android Reserves had this to say: 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC 55:Handerson vs Inhanamoto
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Camacho forces Reserves back against the cage and clinches.
Camacho gets through Reserves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho scores with a hook to the body.
Camacho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but Camacho turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reserves.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Reserves's ribcage. Reserves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reserves is breathing heavily.
Camacho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Camacho.
Camacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Camacho scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho scores with a shoulder strike. #KD2#
Camacho drops Reserves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reserves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Reserves is rocked!
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reserves.
Oh Reserves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reserves to his knees! Camacho keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toni Camacho!
In his post fight interview, Toni Camacho started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Android Reserves stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC 50:Maan vs Mferi
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Acosta dives in and scores a takedown into Reserves's guard.
Acosta postures up.
Acosta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reserves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acosta looking to pass the guard.
Reserves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acosta advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Acosta has hold of Reserves's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Reserves tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Acosta cranks the arm and Reserves screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Reserves, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nikos Acosta!
Android Reserves was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC 43:Caceres vs Thompson
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Reserves darts in and clinches Mkenn up against the cage.
Reserves wants to get back to striking at distance but Mkenn won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Mkenn - that landed with a thud.
Reserves stalling against the cage.
Reserves wants to take the fight to the mat but Mkenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mkenn.
Reserves is working for takedown but Mkenn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Justin Mkenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Mkenn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reserves's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Android Reserves has been cut.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mkenn to keep the fight standing.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mkenn pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Mkenn has Reserves up against the cage in a clinch.
Mkenn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reserves up against the cage.
Mkenn tries to land knees in the clinch but Reserves avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Reserves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mkenn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reserves jumps guard but Mkenn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reserves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mkenn is pressed up against the cage. Reserves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mkenn down to the mat. Mkenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mkenn slaps away a takedown attempt from Reserves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Mkenn's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice body punch from Mkenn. #CL2#
Reserves has closed the distance and engaged Mkenn in a clinch.
#T3#
Mkenn stops a takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Mkenn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mkenn slips under a jab.
Mkenn stuffs the takedown.
Mkenn lands with a kick to the temple. Reserves shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Reserves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reserves blocks the elbow strike.
Reserves can't break the clinch.
Mkenn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mkenn keeps control of Reserves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Reserves is trying to maintain a safe position but Mkenn gets an underhook and turns Reserves into the cage.
Reserves looking to stall.
Reserves is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Mkenn has denied him.
Reserves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but Mkenn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Reserves breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Mkenn instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mkenn lands an elbow that stopped Reserves in his tracks for a moment.
Reserves is looking for a takedown.
Reserves tries to score a body lock takedown but Mkenn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Mkenn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Android Reserves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Mkenn lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Reserves pushes Mkenn up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Reserves has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Reserves ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reserves no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reserves looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reserves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mkenn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reserves's body to avoid the submission. Reserves has instead reached around Mkenn's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reserves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Android Reserves!
During a confident post fight interview, Android Reserves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 35:Sage vs Lee
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Keahi looks to land a right hand but Reserves moved out of range.
Keahi sets himself, and Reserves steps forward looking for the clinch! Keahi avoids it this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Reserves closes the distance and clinches up with Keahi, looking for a takedown. Reserves pushes Keahi against the cage but Keahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reserves misses with a takedown attempt - Keahi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Keahi defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves staying out of range there.
Reserves misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Keahi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Keahi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Keahi winds up and cracks Reserves with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reserves wants to control but Keahi is keeping busy.
Reserves is pressing down on Keahi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keahi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Keahi pushing down on Reserves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keahi not doing much here.
Reserves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Keahi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keahi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reserves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Keahi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Keahi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Keahi wants to pass the guard but Reserves is keeping the position.
Keahi throws a strike but Reserves rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Keahi has his hands on Reserves's head, controlling the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi is working from the bottom.
Reserves preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keahi pulls Reserves in close to prevent any damage.
Keahi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Keahi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Keahi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Keahi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Keahi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reserves is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keahi distracts Reserves with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Keahi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Keahi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Keahi misses with a hook
and Reserves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Charles Keahi has been cut.
Reserves shoots in for a takedown but Keahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reserves misses with a head kick.
Reserves closes the distance and lands a one-two.#TD#
Keahi feints and as Reserves raises his hands in defense, Keahi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keahi is standing up over Reserves. Reserves looks to escape but Keahi dives into side control.
#REVB#
Reserves is looking for a sweep.
Keahi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keahi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reserves will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Keahi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
A lull in the action here as Keahi stalls from top position.#T1#
Keahi is trying to ground and pound but Reserves uses the momentary lack of control by Keahi to regain half guard.
Keahi is just content to waste time from the top position. Reserves takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Keahi throwing strikes but missing.
Keahi advances to half guard.
Reserves wants to get back to his feet.
Charles Keahi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Keahi.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Keahi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reserves has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Bloody death gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Keahi controlling the action here.
Keahi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Keahi trying to control the pace.
Reserves has hold of Keahi's hands but Keahi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reserves is not content to let Keahi control the position.
Reserves trying to control but Keahi postures up.
Keahi is trying to control. Reserves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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.
Keahi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Keahi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reserves sees it coming and defends easily.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Keahi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keahi works his way into side control.
Reserves controls the position for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reserves is being controlled here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Keahi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Keahi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reserves throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Keahi tries to counter with a takedown but Reserves is quick to defend against it.
Reserves swats away the attempt to clinch by Keahi.
Keahi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reserves can do to turn this around?
Keahi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Keahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reserves looks for a takedown but Keahi sprawls well.#TD#
Keahi shoots in and gets a takedown into Reserves's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Keahi throwing strikes from guard but Reserves blocks nicely.
Reserves keeping moving, preventing Keahi from controlling successfully.
Reserves wants to sweep but no luck.
Keahi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keahi lands a couple of digs.
Keahi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #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.
Keahi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reserves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Keahi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keahi wants to control from the top but Reserves keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Keahi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reserves counters with a series of strikes. Keahi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Keahi clobbers Reserves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reserves doesn't manage to clinch there - Keahi circles away.
#T3#
Reserves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Reserves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reserves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Keahi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles Keahi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reserves enables Keahi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reserves manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles Keahi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reserves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keahi pushes down on Reserves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Keahi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Keahi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Keahi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reserves for as long as he can get away with.
Android Reserves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reserves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Keahi pulls his head out easily.
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 Charles Keahi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Keahi, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Keahi!
A victorious Charles Keahi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Android Reserves was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame this loss on the incompetence of the arena staff. Clearly they didn't have my pre-fight pies ready for me'. |
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Event:
HFC Fight Night 4
Date: Dec 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Baez shoots in for a double leg but Reserves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reserves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baez fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Baez clinches up against the cage.
Baez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Baez gets underhooks to prevent Reserves's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Baez breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reserves looking for a takedown.
Javi Baez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.#T1#
Baez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Baez'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.
Reserves is trying to pull guard but Baez has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Baez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Baez checks a leg kick.
Reserves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baez shoots for a double leg takedown but Reserves sprawls well. He's pushed Baez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reserves.
Danga de danga de dang - Baez scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Baez stuffs the takedown attempt from Reserves. Reserves gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Baez moves into range and clinches up with Reserves.
Baez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Baez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reserves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Baez wants a takedown.
#TD#
Baez drags the fight down to the ground.
Reserves is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reserves wants to pass the guard but Baez is keeping the position.
Reserves is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Reserves looking to pass the guard.
Baez managing to control the position.
Reserves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reserves seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reserves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reserves postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reserves is fending him off so far but Baez persists. Nope, Reserves circles away and we're back to standing.
Baez blocks the body kick.
Baez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reserves manages to circle out of the way.
Reserves fails with a takedown attempt.
Baez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baez wants it to stay on the feet.
Reserves lunges at Baez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baez's hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reserves fails to land with a series of punches.
Baez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reserves manages to circle out of the way.
Reserves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Baez dives in for a single leg takedown but Reserves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Javi Baez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Baez shoots in but Reserves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reserves feints the counter takedown.
Reserves throws a big shot that misses.
Baez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reserves.
A punch lands to the side of Baez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Baez misses.
Reserves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Baez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baez tries to close the distance and clinch but Reserves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reserves lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baez tries to clinch but Reserves is having none of it.
Reserves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Android Reserves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Baez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Baez tries to keep at a distance but Reserves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A hook to the body from Reserves.
Reserves displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baez up against the cage.#BC2#
Reserves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Reserves has eaten all the pies!
No luck for Reserves with that takedown attempt.
Reserves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Reserves rushes Baez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Reserves jumps guard and drags Baez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reserves holds on and takes a little breather.
Reserves wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Baez looking to pass the guard.
Reserves pulls Baez in close to prevent any damage.
Reserves keeping moving, preventing Baez from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reserves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baez is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reserves connects with a body shot that sends Baez's belly button to the back.#TD#
Reserves tries to sprawl but Baez drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reserves wants to control but Baez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reserves is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reserves pushes Baez off looking to stand but Baez dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Baez prevents Reserves from improving his position.
Reserves trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Baez prevents Reserves from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reserves counters with a left and a right that stings Baez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reserves.
Javi Baez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reserves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Android Reserves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Reserves drives through and clinches with Baez against the cage.
Reserves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baez has him pressed against the cage.
Reserves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reserves smiles and moves away.
Reserves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baez sprawls well. Baez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reserves gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reserves.
Baez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reserves shoots in looking for a takedown but Baez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reserves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Javi Baez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Android Reserves.
Reserves tries to clinch but Baez is having none of it.
Reserves fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Baez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baez is trying to control. Reserves wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reserves is looking for a sweep. Baez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reserves is staying active underneath Baez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reserves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reserves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Reserves really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Reserves is taking a breather. Baez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Baez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reserves trying to control from half guard but Baez is working away.
Baez looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Reserves wants to work for an arm triangle but Baez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Baez has a hand on Reserves's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Reserves takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Reserves sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Baez is desperately trying to improve his position but Reserves has a good base and remains in mount.
Reserves tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4##SU2#
Reserves stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Reserves closes the distance and clinches.
Reserves looking for a takedown. #TD#
Baez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reserves controls the pace.
Reserves postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Android Reserves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reserves has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Android Reserves!
Android Reserves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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