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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel McReynolds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel McReynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McReynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Benjamin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benjamin tries to clinch up but McReynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Benjamin throws a leg kick
and McReynolds counters with a shoot takedown. Benjamin fights it but they end up in guard.
McReynolds decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McReynolds punishes Benjamin's body with a nice straight punch.
McReynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McReynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Isaac Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel McReynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McReynolds closes the distance and clinches.
McReynolds manages to break the clinch.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McReynolds throwing shots but Benjamin is blocking nicely.
Benjamin tries to roll over but McReynolds keeps him under control.
McReynolds is thwarting Benjamin's attempts to control the position.
McReynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Benjamin defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benjamin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Benjamin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
McReynolds content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Benjamin wants to get back to full guard but McReynolds has passed into side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McReynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Benjamin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McReynolds somewhat.
McReynolds moves into the clinch.
Benjamin misses with a punch to the body.
Benjamin jumps guard but McReynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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.
Benjamin jumps guard but McReynolds stands there with Benjamin around his waist. Benjamin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McReynolds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Benjamin is trying to force a seperation but McReynolds has the dominant position.
McReynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McReynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benjamin.
McReynolds is looking for the big counter here.
Benjamin goes for a double leg but McReynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McReynolds continues to drive forward.
McReynolds has closed the distance and engaged Benjamin in a clinch.
Benjamin pushes off an throws an elbow but McReynolds leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McReynolds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McReynolds is adopting a defensive guard.
Benjamin wants to pass the guard but McReynolds is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel McReynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for McReynolds with that takedown attempt.
McReynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Benjamin has a takedown stuffed.
McReynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benjamin tries to clinch up but McReynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McReynolds throws the kick towards the body but Benjamin avoids it.
McReynolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McReynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Benjamin, looking for a takedown. McReynolds pushes Benjamin against the cage but Benjamin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Isaac Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel McReynolds.
Nice takedown defense from McReynolds. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin gets caught flat footed, as McReynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Benjamin uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Benjamin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McReynolds.
McReynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benjamin is fending him off so far but McReynolds persists. Nope, Benjamin circles away and we're back to standing.
Benjamin attempts a counter takedown but McReynolds avoids it well and moves away.
McReynolds circles away from the clinch attempt
and McReynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
McReynolds is breathing heavily.
Benjamin wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin clinches up against the cage.
McReynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McReynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
McReynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Benjamin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Benjamin has taken the fight to the clinch.
McReynolds is looking for a takedown.
Benjamin tries to pull guard but McReynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Benjamin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McReynolds decides to pull guard.
Benjamin throws an elbow that misses. McReynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Benjamin's guard. Nice move by McReynolds!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin keeping moving, preventing McReynolds from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McReynolds is aware though and is defending well.
McReynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benjamin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McReynolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Benjamin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McReynolds has picked Benjamin up and slammed him! Benjamin can't keep hold of the triangle and McReynolds manages to pass to side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McReynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benjamin, who protects the arm well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McReynolds closes the distance and pushes Benjamin back into the cage.
McReynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McReynolds closes the distance and clinches.
McReynolds slows down the pace here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McReynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel McReynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Benjamin doesn't manage to clinch there - McReynolds circles away.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Benjamin shoots in looking for a takedown. McReynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Benjamin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McReynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samuel McReynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from McReynolds. No joy for Benjamin on that attempt.
Benjamin misses with a low kick.
Benjamin tries to close the distance and clinch up but McReynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McReynolds feints and as Benjamin raises his hands in defense, McReynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McReynolds controls the pace.
McReynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McReynolds is pushing down on Benjamin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Benjamin is fighting to maintain full guard but McReynolds has managed to sneak the leg through.
Benjamin wants to get back to full guard but McReynolds has passed into side control.
McReynolds trying to control the action but Benjamin is working from the bottom.
McReynolds working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McReynolds's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McReynolds duly obliges.
Benjamin throws a half hearted mid kick.
McReynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Benjamin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McReynolds smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Benjamin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benjamin blocks a head kick by McReynolds.
Benjamin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McReynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benjamin is fending him off so far but McReynolds persists. Nope, Benjamin circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for McReynolds with that takedown attempt.
Benjamin misses with a wild body shot.
McReynolds forces Benjamin back against the cage and clinches.
McReynolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin breaks from the clinch.
Benjamin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McReynolds blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Benjamin avoids it really well and circles away.
McReynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes McReynolds back into the cage.
Benjamin jumps guard and drags McReynolds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Benjamin keeping full guard, as McReynolds tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel McReynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McReynolds 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel McReynolds!
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energy
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