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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh JC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). JC's entrance music is Smashmouth - Why Cant We Be Friends. A fine choice. Reynolds has chosen Lights Out - Bobby Light as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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222 lbs
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224 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh JC!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Niko Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
JC avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JC gets a takedown into half guard.
JC thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
JC throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
JC seems to be looking for submissions.
JC missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds is looking to control JC's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
JC trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. JC is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from JC.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but JC avoids it well.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reynolds duly obliges.
It looks like Josh JC has been cut.
JC gets the takedown into side control.
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JC is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
JC is breathing heavily.
JC thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
JC looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reynolds can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of JC's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take JC's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with strikes from the back.
Reynolds lands a shot to the head.
Reynolds doesn't have the hooks in and JC manages to turn into his guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
JC thows a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
JC trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
JC drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and JC jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
JC wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for JC on that attempt.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JC was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped JC in his tracks.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but JC was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but JC slips the punch.
JC shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Josh JC's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
JC rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of JC's head.
JC manages to break the clinch.
Josh JC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds tries to bum rush JC with a series of wild strikes but JC uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
and JC counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound.
Reynolds is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reynolds sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
JC throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
JC 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reynolds dives on top into guard.
Reynolds stands up over JC, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but JC is retaining full guard.
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from JC.
JC is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
JC trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
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 wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but JC keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reynolds throws a left and a right that both miss
and JC counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
JC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JC trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JC.
JC loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC lands a couple of elbows.
Reynolds is pulling down on JC's head. It's preventing any offense from JC, at least for the moment.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
JC pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JC is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and JC defends well.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
JC postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of JC, into his guard.
JC can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Josh JC will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
JC jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with JC around his waist. JC gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds has JC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. JC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but JC keeps him there for the moment.
JC jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. JC gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reynolds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reynolds darts in trying to clinch
and JC counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but JC moves out of range.
JC swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
JC scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
JC misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and JC decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC preventing the sweep.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing JC from controlling successfully.
JC postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of JC, into his guard.
JC is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
JC throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds postures up in JC's guard and throws a big left but JC blocks it.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but JC keeps moving.
Reynolds with a nice head shot there.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from JC.
JC keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
JC has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but JC is keeping the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds pushes JC up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds forces JC back against the cage and clinches.
JC is looking to control Reynolds's arms but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns him. Now JC has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
JC has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds digs a right hand into JC's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on JC's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
JC is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JC trying to control here.
Reynolds lands with a punch from half guard.
JC is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reynolds jumps into side control!
Reynolds is putting a hurting on JC here, landing some big shots from side control.
Reynolds advances to mount.
Reynolds landing punches.
Reynolds with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds scoring with strikes but JC is staying in there.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds rushes JC and presses him up against the cage.
JC is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.
JC takes a shot to the head.
JC tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but JC does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JC on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niko Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds is keen to just control but JC is a slippery customer.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but JC dodges it nicely.
JC wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JC is in all sorts of trouble here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from JC to control.
Reynolds breaks from JC's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two 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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Reynolds.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
JC is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
JC regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JC keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
JC is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
JC is looking to improve his position.
Reynolds wants to stand up but JC is controlling the position.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but JC dodges it nicely.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but JC is working away.
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.
JC tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from JC.
Reynolds tries to clinch but JC moves out of range.
JC will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh JC. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
JC looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but JC moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reynolds tries to clinch but JC is having none of it.
Reynolds digs a good hook to JC's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Josh JC's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and JC counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by JC.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
JC tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually JC drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds has picked JC up - he's going for a ride! Reynolds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
JC wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. JC manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds trying to control but JC is working from the bottom.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
JC working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reynolds trying to control but JC is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to stand but JC is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but JC has wrist control.
JC escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds passes JC's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two 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.
Reynolds working JC over with strikes.
JC is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
Reynolds working JC over with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reynolds cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
JC is desperately trying to improve his position but Reynolds has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
JC wants to hold on but Reynolds pushes him away.
JC is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish JC?
JC working to try and regain half guard.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
JC is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reynolds lands a big elbow.
Niko Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
JC keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
JC is squirming around, avoiding Reynolds's attempts to control the action.
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of JC's face.
Josh JC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds tries to control but JC wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Reynolds!
Niko Reynolds is the new light heavyweight champion!
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hype
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