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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Silva misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Silva misses.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva swinging wildly here.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the body from Silva misses
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Reynolds. That snapped Silva's head back.
Reynolds lands with a shot to the body.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Silva looks gassed!
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dan Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Reynolds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva misses with a combination
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
Silva throws a combination that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reynolds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Silva tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reynolds.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds is working the combinations to good effect here.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Silva might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reynolds has got the better of the exchanges.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Silva misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reynolds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Reynolds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rex Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reynolds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reynolds!
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reynolds.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Reynolds has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Silva misses with a hook.
Reynolds jabs at Silva's body.
Reynolds motions for Silva to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combo that has Silva backing up. Silva nods at Reynolds to acknowledge the strikes.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a two punch combo.
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Reynolds punishes Silva's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reynolds looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds feints a jab promting Silva to slip. Reynolds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Silva slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reynolds stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Reynolds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
Silva misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Reynolds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Silva misses.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Donk. Reynolds catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Silva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Dan Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva throws a combination that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Silva's body.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Reynolds!
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hype
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