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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rolex Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Amon Amart . Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rex Reynolds enters the cage!
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191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolex Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Gracie avoids nicely.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gracie blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rex Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1-2. Reynolds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reynolds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds which made him look bad.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Rex Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolex Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Reynolds throws a one two combo.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Gracie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Rolex Gracie 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!
Reynolds throws a series of strikes that have Gracie backpedaling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Reynolds!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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