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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui has chosen "Rockafella Skank" Fatboy Slim as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zion Wainui!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wainui as he avoids it easily.
Wainui lands a nice looking body shot.
Horrible takedown by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Wainui which made him look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Wainui misses the target.
Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wainui looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wainui struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Reynolds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wainui can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds tries to score with some ground and pound. Wainui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Reynolds cracks Wainui with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wainui wants to get back to his feet.
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wainui, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wainui rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reynolds's guard! Nice work there by Wainui!
Reynolds has his foot on Wainui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wainui works his way back into a safe position though.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wainui is one step ahead there.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
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.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds is looking for a triangle here but Wainui uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Wainui keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds sneaks back into half guard.
Wainui is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Reynolds is trying is best to control the position here.
Wainui content to control rather than advance.
Wainui really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
Wainui must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four 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 looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Wainui defends it easily.
Wainui slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wainui swivels and escapes.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Wainui goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reynolds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wainui circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds is looking to chop away at Wainui's legs.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Wainui.
Wainui stuffs the takedown.
Wainui gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wainui working a defensive guard but Reynolds passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wainui defending well though.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Wainui to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Wainui has wrist control.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wainui is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wainui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wainui stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wainui wants it to stay on the feet.
Wainui stuffs the takedown attempt from Reynolds. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Wainui lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Wainui sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Wainui finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
A left lands for Wainui.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wainui leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wainui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zion Wainui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Wainui.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wainui sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reynolds there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Wainui.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Wainui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reynolds shoots in but no luck this time.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Wainui sprawls well.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wainui finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
Marcus Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wainui stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds tries to score with a low kick but Wainui moves his leg out of the way.
Reynolds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wainui's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Wainui showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wainui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the body from Reynolds misses
letting Wainui counter with a right hand.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wainui counters with a two punch combo.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Wainui saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a takedown
and Wainui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wainui lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds throws a hook but Wainui blocks it.
Marcus Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wainui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainui throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Wainui slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Wainui circles away easily
and Wainui counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Wainui jumps back.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Wainui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wainui counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wainui wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds punching from mount but Wainui doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Reynolds postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wainui looks a forlorn figure.
Wainui can't escape the position.
Reynolds cracks Wainui with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reynolds punching from mount but Wainui doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wainui keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to finish Wainui with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wainui!
Reynolds throwing strikes here but Wainui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reynolds throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Reynolds throwing strikes here but Wainui is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the head.
Wainui avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wainui because Reynolds loaded up on that one.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
Wainui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds throwing strikes but Wainui recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to mount his opponent but Wainui defends it.
Wainui has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Wainui is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wainui blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Marcus Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds tries to pass to full mount but Wainui defends it.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zion Wainui just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds misses the body punch
and Wainui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Wainui.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Wainui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wainui lands with a nice body punch.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reynolds misses with a takedown
enabling Wainui to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Wainui counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wainui counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a takedown
and Wainui counters with a nice uppercut.
Wainui lands a jab.
Wainui scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Wainui counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
and Wainui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reynolds misses the body punch
letting Wainui counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainui pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Wainui.
Reynolds fails with the takedown
and Wainui counters with a left to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wainui works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Wainui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wainui closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wainui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wainui bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wainui counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Wainui takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wainui connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Wainui lands a body shot.
Reynolds has his takedown stuffed
letting Wainui counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Wainui.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wainui counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wainui getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wainui cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wainui cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zion Wainui seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wainui lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Wainui dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Wainui ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wainui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot by Wainui.
Wainui looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Wainui looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt
and Wainui counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Wainui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Wainui circles away easily
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Wainui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Wainui lands.
Reynolds with a poor takedown
and Wainui counters with a right hand to the body.
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.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Wainui counters with a two punch combo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wainui!
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wainui drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Reynolds right on the button. Reynolds goes down! Wainui follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Wainui gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zion Wainui!
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hype
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