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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zora Belleratti (ranked 5026 p4p, 4940 weight class) and Jim Reynolds (ranked 537 p4p, 534 weight class). Zora Belleratti had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zora Belleratti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belleratti on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belleratti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Belleratti is looking for a counter combo.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Belleratti.
Belleratti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Belleratti as he avoids it easily.
Belleratti shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Belleratti keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Belleratti misses.
Reynolds tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Belleratti gets double underhooks and turns Reynolds into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleratti blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Belleratti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Belleratti pulls guard effortlessly.
Reynolds stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belleratti.
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Belleratti is retaining full guard.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
Reynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
Belleratti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleratti wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds stands up from Belleratti's guard - Reynolds perhaps looking for a knockout.
Reynolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Belleratti is retaining full guard.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reynolds wanted to stand there but Belleratti had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belleratti lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Belleratti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four 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.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Belleratti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zora Belleratti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Belleratti!
Reynolds decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Belleratti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Belleratti with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Belleratti misses with a low kick.
Belleratti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynolds defends it nicely.
Belleratti is breathing heavily.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Belleratti circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reynolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch combination from Belleratti misses.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Belleratti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Belleratti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Belleratti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Belleratti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belleratti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleratti fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zora Belleratti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleratti throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reynolds.
Jim Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belleratti struggling a bit here.
Reynolds decides to stand up, so the ref orders Belleratti to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Belleratti, which made it look bad.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with Belleratti against the cage.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Belleratti smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Belleratti.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Belleratti clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Belleratti from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Belleratti is controlling him.
Belleratti won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleratti wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Belleratti from controlling successfully.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Belleratti being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Belleratti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Belleratti is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Belleratti, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Belleratti goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Reynolds has clasped his hands together around Belleratti's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Belleratti is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Belleratti has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reynolds.
Reynolds wants to control but Belleratti is keeping him busy.
Reynolds has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Belleratti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Belleratti defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belleratti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Belleratti sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Belleratti moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleratti fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Belleratti gets a clinch.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown.
Belleratti has picked Reynolds up - he's going for a ride! Belleratti dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Belleratti sits in half guard.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reynolds throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belleratti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belleratti's back!
Reynolds scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Belleratti is looking for a way out.
Reynolds looking to break Belleratti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Belleratti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reynolds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reynolds is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Belleratti is defending well though. Reynolds let's go of the attempt for now.
Reynolds has the hooks in. Belleratti is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleratti rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reynolds not doing much here.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds wants to control but Belleratti is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Belleratti keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four 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 is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds decides to stand up.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zora Belleratti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Reynolds.
Belleratti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belleratti gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zora Belleratti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jim Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Belleratti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reynolds winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reynolds!
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