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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Reynolds (ranked 24477 p4p, 4068 weight class) and Tom Delano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by DMX- X gon' give it to ya. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Reynolds!
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, Tom Delano!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Delano shows good takedown defense.
Delano has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Delano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Delano trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Delano moves nicely into side control.
Reynolds stops Delano from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds defending against the ground and pound.
Reynolds sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Delano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delano is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Delano.
Delano controlling the action here.
Delano wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delano slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Delano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Delano eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delano.
Delano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four 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.
Delano trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds wants to control but Delano passes into side.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Delano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds tries to escape but Delano is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delano dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Delano. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Delano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Delano as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Delano around his waist. Delano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Delano to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Delano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Delano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delano tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Delano avoids it well.
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delano.
Delano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Delano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delano with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delano is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delano.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Delano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Delano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds clinches.
Delano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delano gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Delano is trying to stall.
Delano is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reynolds can't fight it off and eventually Delano manages to take the fight to the floor. Reynolds looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delano defends it nicely.
Delano shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Delano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Delano. Delano gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Delano.
Delano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delano.
Reynolds clinches.
A short left from Reynolds.
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Raymond Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Delano stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
Delano throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Well, if Delano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Delano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delano is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delano to get the leverage.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raymond Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Delano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reynolds fires out a quick counter leg kick but Delano just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Delano back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Delano jumps into guard, dragging Reynolds to the mat.
Delano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reynolds!
A victorious Raymond Reynolds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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