PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Plocka Bananer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bananer comes to the cage accompanied by HIT LIKE A MAN. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Bananer
vs
Reynolds

177 cm
21
162 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

174 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Plocka Bananer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Bananer.
Bananer walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds delivers a nice body kick.
Plocka Bananer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Bananer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bananer lands with a right hand.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bananer.
Bananer swings away with a body shot that misses

and Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reynolds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bananer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bananer misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Bananer wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Bananer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds pushes Bananer up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds lands an elbow just above Bananer 's eye.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bananer blocks it with crossed arms.
Bananer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bananer managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bananer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bananer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bananer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bananer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bananer avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Bananer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds stops a takedown attempt from Bananer.
Bananer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Bananer swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bananer throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananer gets through Reynolds's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Bananer blocks with his arms.
Reynolds working Bananer over with knees to the body.
Bananer takes an elbow to the temple.
Bananer tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bananer is breathing heavily.
Reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Bananer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reynolds down to the mat. Reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Bananer.
Nice elbow from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bananer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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 with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Bananer trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bananer misses with a knee to the head.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bananer tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Bananer misses with an elbow over the top.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Bananer's takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bananer scores with a shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bananer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reynolds's brow.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bananer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bananer avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds slowing the pace effectively.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reynolds prevents Bananer from breaking the clinch.
Bananer managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bananer dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reynolds obliges.
Bananer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bananer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds is looking to control Bananer's arms but Bananer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynolds has his back to the cage.
Bananer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Bananer wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer lands a nice shot to the body.
Bananer stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bananer tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bananer.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Bananer taking a breather.

Bananer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bananer misses with a left hand
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Bananer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Charlie Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bananer throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Bananer throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Bananer moves away
and Bananer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Bananer moves away
and Bananer counters with a straight right hand.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Bananer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reynolds up against the cage.
Bananer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reynolds throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Charlie Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Bananer wants a takedown.

Bananer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bananer with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Bananer 's knee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bananer throws an off balance right hand

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bananer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bananer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bananer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Bananer tries to tie him up.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Bananer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bananer throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Bananer blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike from Bananer.
Reynolds lands an elbow just above Bananer 's eye.
A bit of stalling here from Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has Bananer pressed against the cage, preventing Bananer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bananer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Bananer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bananer dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Bananer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bananer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bananer is trying to break free.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Bananer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to maintain a safe position but Bananer gets an underhook and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Bananer blocks an elbow strike from Reynolds.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bananer tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds keeps control of Bananer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bananer looking to stall.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bananer is keeping busy.
Bananer is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Reynolds stops a takedown attempt from Bananer.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Bananer misses with an elbow over the top.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Bananer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bananer is keeping busy.
Bananer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bananer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bananer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bananer misses with an uppercut

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
Bananer is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reynolds avoids the elbow strike from Bananer, against the cage.
Reynolds has Bananer pressed against the cage, preventing Bananer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Bananer blocks with his arms.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
Reynolds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Bananer throws knees to the body.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bananer's face.
Bananer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reynolds tries to clinch up
letting Bananer counter with a right hand.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Bananer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bananer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bananer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds connects with a body shot that sends Bananer's belly button to the back.
Bananer throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bananer blocks a head kick by Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynolds defends it nicely.
Reynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bananer finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
Bananer throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bananer throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds moves to clinch but Bananer breaks away
and Bananer counters with a nice body shot.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Bananer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bananer fails with the takedown.
Bananer misses with a lunging right hand

and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bananer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Bananer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds pushes Bananer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bananer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bananer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bananer is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bananer.
Reynolds has Bananer pressed against the cage, preventing Bananer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Plocka Bananer has been cut.
Bananer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds working Bananer over with knees to the body.
Bananer takes an elbow to the temple.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bananer misses with an elbow strike.
Reynolds lands an elbow that stopped Bananer in his tracks for a moment.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bananer is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Bananer tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Bananer taking a breather.
Reynolds stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Bananer blocks it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bananer avoids it.
Bananer digs a right hand into Reynolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reynolds's gas tank.
Bananer is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bananer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bananer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.

Bananer breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Bananer.
Bananer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bananer tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bananer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Bananer misses with a combination

and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Reynolds really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Plocka Bananer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bananer throws a right hand that misses

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reynolds.
Bananer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bananer avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bananer is defending well for now.
Reynolds pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Bananer.
Bananer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bananer tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bananer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.

Bananer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bananer throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bananer throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bananer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Bananer - just one landing.
A left lands for Reynolds.
Bananer throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bananer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bananer closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Bananer pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bananer misses with a right hand

and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bananer is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bananer blocks it with crossed arms.

Bananer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bananer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bananer is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Bananer wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bananer trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bananer misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bananer misses with a left hand

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch.
Bananer throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bananer is trying to stall.
Bananer can't break the clinch.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bananer's defenses.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bananer is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bananer working Reynolds over with knees to the body.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bananer tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Bananer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Bananer.
Bananer misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Bananer stalks Reynolds and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reynolds's face. Reynolds staggers backwards, shaken.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Bananer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.

Reynolds forces Bananer back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Plocka Bananer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bananer's corner calls for a 1-2. Bananer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bananer misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds motions for Bananer to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bananer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bananer loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bananer misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds darts in trying to clinch
letting Bananer counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bananer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bananer counters with a stiff right hand.
Bananer misses with a left hand

and Reynolds counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reynolds.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bananer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Bananer throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Bananer lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Bananer wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bananer avoids the damage to the body.
Bananer slows down the pace here.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bananer blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bananer is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Bananer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bananer working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Bananer jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Bananer around his waist. Bananer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bananer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reynolds's face.
Bananer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reynolds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bananer as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Bananer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reynolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plocka Bananer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
A short left from Bananer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bananer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Bananer has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bananer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bananer tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Bananer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bananer avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
Bananer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike from Bananer.
Bananer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bananer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bananer misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bananer.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bananer is defending well for now.
Bananer tries for a takedown but Reynolds manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bananer has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Bananer slowing the pace effectively.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Bananer is blocking nicely.
Bananer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bananer throws an elbow but misses.
Reynolds gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bananer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Bananer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Plocka Bananer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bananer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Bananer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds pushes off an throws an elbow but Bananer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bananer is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses.
Reynolds lands a damaging elbow.
Charlie Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bananer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Reynolds! Charlie Reynolds retains his lightweight title!