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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and demian maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out - Bobby Light. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
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177 cm
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, demian maia!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
maia looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
maia has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reynolds lands a takedown into guard.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for maia on the ground.
Reynolds gets to his feet. maia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
demian maia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
maia wants to clinch but Reynolds slips to the side
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like demian maia has been cut.
maia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds pulls guard.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but maia is one step ahead there.
Reynolds wants to stand but maia is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but maia is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds pulls maia in close to prevent any damage.
Reynolds wants to stand and escape but maia is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
maia sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds pushes maia off looking to stand but maia dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
maia is looking for a kimura here.
maia should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
maia prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
maia wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but maia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
maia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
maia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Reynolds gets through maia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four 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 clobbers maia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A left and a right from Reynolds both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
maia doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Niko Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of demian maia.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
A nice combination there by Reynolds.
Reynolds dips to his left and cracks maia with an uppercut!
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning maia up against the cage.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of maia backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds works on maia's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on demian maia's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
maia letting Reynolds take a breather here.
Reynolds tightens his grip and picks maia up, before dumping him to the ground. maia manages to land in guard.
Reynolds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
maia is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds controls the position.
Reynolds scoring with punches from side control.
maia is breathing heavily.
Reynolds is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down maia's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maia tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds stands up.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reynolds pushes maia back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing maia up against the cage.
Reynolds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reynolds lands with a nice combination. maia backs away looking to recover.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds has maia up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that maia can do to turn this around?
maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through maia's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
maia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through maia's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reynolds is stalling in the full guard.
maia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
maia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down maia for as long as he can get away with.
Reynolds pushes down on maia's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
maia tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds tries to stand but can't do so whilst maia controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on demian maia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of maia backwards.
Reynolds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. maia can't fight it off and eventually Reynolds manages to take the fight to the floor. maia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reynolds gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice cross by Reynolds.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds stops a takedown attempt from maia.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
maia is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can maia avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
Niko Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
maia trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Niko Reynolds just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
maia ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Reynolds with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reynolds rushes maia and presses him up against the cage.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
maia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
maia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with maia against the cage.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
maia tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
demian maia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
maia fails with the takedown
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
maia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Niko Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of demian maia.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Niko Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Reynolds clinches up with maia and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds scores with a one two! maia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reynolds throws a one two combo.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Reynolds both land. Nice combination.
maia misses with a takedown
and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
maia looking for a takedown.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Reynolds!
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energy
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hype
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