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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curry Namnam (ranked 4540 p4p, 24277 weight class) and Jim Reynolds (ranked 562 p4p, 757 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Curry Namnam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds looks to land a body kick but Namnam moved away.
Namnam throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick
and Namnam counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Namnam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Namnam does it's job there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds walks into a left hand.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
A big right from Namnam misses.
Reynolds throws a fast counter high kick but Namnam manages to duck under it in time.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses
and Namnam counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Namnam stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jim Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namnam lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Namnam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Namnam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Namnam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Namnam lands a nice looking body shot.
Namnam cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Namnam to the mat! Namnam manages to get full guard.
Reynolds looks winded!
Reynolds stays in close to Namnam's body and controls the position.
Namnam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reynolds postures up in Namnam's guard and throws a big left but Namnam blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stands and throws Namnam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Namnam's coaches at Sprawl & Brawl have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Namnam tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Namnam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Namnam tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Namnam wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
I wouldn't like to be where Namnam is right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Namnam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reynolds but great work by Namnam.
Reynolds is looking to reverse the position.
Reynolds is still trying to improve position.
Namnam trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Namnam asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Namnam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Namnam prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Namnam is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds struggling a bit here.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curry Namnam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Namnam throws a big counter combination but Reynolds scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Namnam avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds dives in and grabs Namnam's left leg, looking for a takedown. Namnam pushes down on Reynolds's head and hops out.
Namnam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Curry Namnam is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Namnam moves out of range easily.
Namnam feints a jab promting Reynolds to slip. Namnam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reynolds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Namnam cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds walks into a straight right hand from Namnam.
Reynolds rushes Namnam and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Namnam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Namnam, as that shot connected.
Namnam with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reynolds pushes Namnam away with a front kick.
Nice cross by Namnam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Namnam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick by Reynolds misses
and Namnam counters with a straight right hand.
Namnam stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Namnam looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Namnam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Namnam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Curry Namnam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namnam connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Reynolds rushes Namnam and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Namnam tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reynolds gets control of Namnam's arms and successfully pulls guard. Reynolds will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Namnam defends it easily.
Namnam trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namnam wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Namnam is aware though and is defending well.
Namnam is fighting to break Reynolds's control of his arms but Reynolds is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Namnam wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Namnam lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Namnam taking a breather.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Namnam gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Namnam can't fight it off and eventually Reynolds manages to take the fight to the floor. Namnam looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Namnam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Namnam keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Namnam working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Curry Namnam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Namnam keeps it at a distance.
Namnam blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Namnam stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Namnam wants it to stay on the feet.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the kisser.
Namnam tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Namnam tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Namnam misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Namnam turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namnam lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Namnam counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Namnam gets double underhooks and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Curry Namnam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Reynolds.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namnam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Namnam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Namnam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Namnam lands the left hand.
Namnam scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Namnam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namnam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Namnam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Namnam cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Namnam throws a combination. Reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Namnam sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Namnam moves out of range.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Namnam scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Namnam throws a shot to the body.
Namnam scores with a jab.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Namnam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Namnam trying to control the position but instead, Reynolds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Namnam into the cage.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Namnam blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namnam is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns Namnam into the cage.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Namnam being controlled against the cage.
Namnam lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namnam's efforts to push away.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Namnam smiles and moves away.
Curry Namnam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Namnam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Namnam connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Namnam feints a jab promting Reynolds to slip. Namnam then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reynolds slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A left and a right from Namnam both land. Nice combination.
Namnam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Namnam misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Namnam moves out of range.
Namnam scores with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Namnam scores with a body shot.
Jim Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Namnam counters with a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curry Namnam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Namnam, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curry Namnam!
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RATING
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