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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reynolds was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds 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.
Jones keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Jones is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Jones is pushing Reynolds's head away, looking to escape. Reynolds manages to hold on to the position though.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Reynolds scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
The strikes coming from Reynolds are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reynolds wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones tries to escape but Reynolds is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jones is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
A lull in the action here as Reynolds stalls from top position.
Reynolds looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reynolds lands some shots froms side control.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reynolds connects with a decent elbow.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reynolds has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reynolds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reynolds scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is trying to buck Reynolds off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Reynolds prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds wants to stall.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds slowing the pace effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reynolds throws an elbow but misses.
Reynolds controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Reynolds has the dominant position.
Jones wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds'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.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Luke Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Reynolds.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reynolds wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds is trying to stall.
Jones blocking some punches.
Reynolds effectively controlling the action here.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Luke Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynolds defends it nicely.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Reynolds clinches.
Jones wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reynolds prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Reynolds manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones pushes Reynolds away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reynolds gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reynolds lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jones avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Reynolds is putting a hurting on Jones here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jones is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Reynolds working the ground and pound.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Luke Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Jones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jones is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds working the ground and pound but Jones is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pushing Reynolds's head away, looking to escape. Reynolds manages to hold on to the position though.
Luke Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones is trying to get back to his feet.
Jones is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here as Reynolds stalls from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Reynolds!
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