Mixed Emotions

PREL - HW - Carl WANG vs. Preston REEVES

Carl's debut in Preliator, and our Gentle Giant is still on a winning streak. Reeves is an elite in combat sambo and should be a great test for Carl--In which I hope he gets a legitimate shot at the title. It's about climbing and we need to be on top of that.

Round 1
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Preston winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. "Gentle Giant" throws a cross that easily dodged by Preston. Wang throws a wild punch, putting him off balance. A few well timed strikes from Preston puts Wang on the mat giving his back up. Preston begins to look for a rear naked choke, but "Gentle Giant" rolls to being mounted instead. Preston punishes "Gentle Giant" with a series of strikes from the mount. Reeves jumps out of mount and back to dominant side control. The round comes to an end.

"Careful with your striking, get focused Carl! Bring the pressure to him, this is your big debut."



Round 2
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A looping right hook from Wang sends Preston Reeves to the mat. Wang attempts to drop a fist on Preston Reeves, but misses and lands in his guard. Wang attempts to set in a hammer lock from being caught in the guard. Preston Reeves slips out of it at the last moment. Carl Wang passes through Prestons guard into mount. Carl secures his position. Reeves gives his back up trying to escape the mount. "Gentle Giant" begins to look for a rear naked choke, but Preston rolls to being mounted instead. Preston bucks off Wang sweeping him to his back and slickly transitions to side control. The round comes to an end.

"That's what i'm talking about! Knock that American on his ass and pressure for the submission. Don't let him back into the fight."


Round 3
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Carl hits an uppercut to the head of Reeves followed by a hard hook. A couple of powerful body shots forces Preston Reeves back to the cage. Carl Wang swims to double underhooks. Preston Reeves cannot stop Carl Wang from stepping back and taking him to the floor. Preston Reeves shifts his hips to get better position in the guard. Reeves sinks a kimura, but cannot finish. He settles for a switch into mount. Reeves maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Preston Reeves begins to lose position so switches back to side control.Round 3 comes to a close.


Result
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Preston Reeves wins by Unanimous Decision

What in the fuck? I honestly believe that Carl pretty much took 2 of the 3 rounds, but these judges didn't like Carl being inactive on the ground in the third. Frustrating but I have a lot of faith in Carl still. Win streak snapped, but my belief remains strong. He has EFC potential.


With this result, Danielsson looks to return to form against an all around beast in the Flyweight division that is Sal Red Herring.

LFC - FW - Charlie VINTER vs. Manabu TRENTINI

Yeah, Charlie has been swapping between LFC and JScrap but we're looking to get him into legitimate form. While Danielsson and Wang have seen a great rise, Charlie and Gabe been stalling out in the lower divisions. Though, Charlie as still a CHAMPION! He just needs to get back there in body and spirit.

Round 1
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Charlie Vinter throws a cross that easily dodged by Manabu. Charlie connects with a hard punch making Manabu bring him in to a tight clinch. The fighters jockey for position in the clinch. Charlie Vinter works to Trentinis back while standing. Charlie Vinter throws a couple of outside shots until Trentini is able to work his way back to the clinch. Manabu Trentini takes Vinters back standing. Charlie Vinter isolates an arm to lock a spinning kimura but Manabu Trentini lands a sharp shovel punch that forces Charlie Vinter to release. Manabu Trentini fakes a takedown attempt and clinches with Charlie. Trentini lands a powerful uppercut in the clinch. Vinter dodges an uppercut to the chin, though loses his balance and falls to the ground, with Trentini standing over him. Manabu lays into Charlies thighs with some well timed kicks while Vinter is grounded. Trentini lays into Charlie with some stomps. Charlie can't handle it as the ref stops the fight.


Result
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Manabu Trentini wins by KO (Stomps)

Just awful, especially seeing my childhood friend go down like that. Manabu wasn't even a super experienced opponent and completely took over the fight. I'll need to go back to the drawing board with my boy Vinter.