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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Gorlanov (ranked 5488 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Reyes (ranked 25040 p4p, 658 weight class). Henry Reyes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Gorlanov
vs
Reyes

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
24
235 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Valentin Gorlanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Reyes!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorlanov is looking for a counter combo.
Gorlanov looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Nice takedown defense from Reyes. No joy for Gorlanov on that attempt.
Gorlanov fails with the takedown

and Reyes counters by clinching up.
Gorlanov is trying to drag Reyes to the mat but Reyes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Gorlanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorlanov can't get the takedown.
Gorlanov prevents the takedown attempt.
Reyes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Valentin Gorlanov has been cut.
Gorlanov looking for a takedown.

Reyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gorlanov defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes working a defensive guard here.
Gorlanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorlanov won't allow Reyes to get back to his feet.

Gorlanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reyes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reyes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reyes!

Reyes cracks Gorlanov with a big elbow.

Reyes decides to stand back up.
Reyes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gorlanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Gorlanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Gorlanov tries to keep at a distance but Reyes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Gorlanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes gets underhooks to prevent Gorlanov's takedown attempt.
Reyes is pressed up against the cage. Gorlanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reyes down to the mat. Reyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Reyes pushes Gorlanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Reyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gorlanov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reyes taking a breather.
Reyes is pressed up against the cage. Gorlanov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reyes down to the mat. Reyes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Gorlanov. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Reyes shoots in but Gorlanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Reyes darts in and clinches Gorlanov up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorlanov tries for a takedown but Reyes manages to get underhooks.
Reyes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorlanov is defending well.
Gorlanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyes breaks the clinch.

Reyes clinches up with Gorlanov and pushes him back against the cage.

Reyes pulls Gorlanov into guard.
Reyes looking to control.
Gorlanov wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Gorlanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reyes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Gorlanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reyes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gorlanov has managed to get both his arms back between Reyes's legs - danger averted.
Gorlanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gorlanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Gorlanov, which made it look bad.
As Reyes tries to get set, Gorlanov tries to push him back and clinch up but Reyes manages to avoid the attempt.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reyes shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gorlanov eats them both and turns towards Reyes to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorlanov.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorlanov tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorlanov to the ground. Gorlanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Gorlanov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Reyes gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Reyes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Valentin Gorlanov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gorlanov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reyes. That one must have hurt.
Gorlanov shoots in for a double leg but Reyes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
Reyes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gorlanov or not.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Gorlanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gorlanov is trying to drag Reyes to the mat but Reyes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reyes slowing the pace effectively.
Reyes taking a breather.
Gorlanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reyes after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Gorlanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reyes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorlanov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gorlanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorlanov takes a kick to the side of the head.

Gorlanov gets tackled into the cage by Reyes. Reyes maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorlanov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reyes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Reyes successfully pulls guard.

Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gorlanov wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gorlanov's guard.

Gorlanov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reyes has passed into half guard!
Gorlanov is looking to improve his position.
Reyes winds up and cracks Gorlanov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reyes moves into full mount! Gorlanov won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gorlanov is looking to escape.
Gorlanov is trying to reverse the position but instead Reyes has taken his back - oops!
Henry Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gorlanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reyes throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Reyes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gorlanov wants to escape the position.

Reyes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Reyes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gorlanov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Reyes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
A lull in the action here.
Gorlanov tries to escape the position.

Reyes is persistently looking for the submission but Gorlanov is defending it well.
Gorlanov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gorlanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reyes slows the pace down in half guard.

Gorlanov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Reyes passes into side control!
Gorlanov is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Gorlanov'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.

Reyes decides to stand back up. Reyes steps back and let's Gorlanov get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Reyes with that takedown attempt.
Gorlanov fails to land the takedown.
Reyes shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Valentin Gorlanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Gorlanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!

Reyes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorlanov, pushing him back against the cage.

Reyes drags the fight down to the ground.
Gorlanov looking to pass the guard.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Gorlanov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorlanov looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reyes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gorlanov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reyes has managed to get both his arms back between Gorlanov's legs - danger averted.
Reyes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reyes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Gorlanov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorlanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gorlanov is looking for a triangle here but Reyes uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reyes wants to control but Gorlanov is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gorlanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Reyes decides to stand back up.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gorlanov fails with the takedown
and Reyes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
Gorlanov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Gorlanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes trying to stall but Gorlanov improves his position.
Reyes tries for a takedown but Gorlanov manages to get underhooks.
Gorlanov wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gorlanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reyes shoots in but Gorlanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gorlanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Reyes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reyes throws a front kick that sends Gorlanov stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reyes is defended easily by Gorlanov.
Gorlanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reyes defends it nicely.
Reyes has a takedown stuffed.
Reyes leaves Gorlanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gorlanov tries to avoid it but Reyes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gorlanov to the ground. Gorlanov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gorlanov.
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gorlanov.
Reyes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gorlanov pinned against the cage. Gorlanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gorlanov fails to land the takedown.
Gorlanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorlanov somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gorlanov swivels and escapes.
Valentin Gorlanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Henry Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reyes wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Reyes!