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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Nikolai Bellica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolai Bellica!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Bellica moves out of range easily.
Reynolds is looking to slow Bellica down with leg kicks.
Reynolds connects with the punch.
Bellica checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bellica is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bellica fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Bellica scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellica sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds tests Bellica's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick from Reynolds misses
and Bellica makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bellica connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
A leg kick checked by Bellica.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bellica moves away.
Bellica misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Bellica moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reynolds throws a hook but Bellica blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bellica. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bellica lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellica moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Bellica lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bellica lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bellica fails to land.
Bellica avoids a wild elbow strike from Reynolds.
Bellica looking to slow down the pace here.
Bellica trying to land knees to the body.
Bellica misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Bellica.
Bellica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Bellica misses with a punch to the body.
Bellica dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nikolai Bellica will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellica was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Bellica tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellica.
Bellica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Bellica.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Bellica avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellica.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Bellica.
Bellica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Bellica.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellica.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellica blocking some punches.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Bellica can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellica misses with some punches.
Bellica misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellica takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Nikolai Bellica has been cut.
Bellica lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bellica doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Bellica.
Bellica misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellica avoids the damage to the body.
Bellica blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Bellica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bellica missing with knees to the body.
Bellica is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellica uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellica unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reynolds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bellica is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Bellica blocks it.
Bellica with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bellica tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellica blocking some punches.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Bellica's head.
Bellica misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellica working aggressively here.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bellica tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bellica.
Bellica lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolai Bellica will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Bellica's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looks like Dennis Reynolds has been cut.
Bellica tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Nice cross by Reynolds.
Bellica lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bellica stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bellica throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bellica with a nice cross.
Bellica is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bellica holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bellica is leaning against Reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellica is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Bellica swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellica.
Bellica leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Bellica tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Bellica back against the ropes.
Bellica prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bellica is defending well for now.
Bellica looking to slow down the pace here.
Bellica using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bellica lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellica tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Bellica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Bellica trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellica controls his hands.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bellica tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Bellica back against the ropes.
Bellica tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reynolds avoids it.
Bellica using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bellica misses with a punch to the body.
Bellica goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Bellica clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bellica tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Bellica takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bellica on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bellica is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Bellica shakes it off.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bellica.
Reynolds misses with a right hand
and Bellica counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bellica drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bellica circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Bellica throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellica misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Bellica doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Nice shot lands for Bellica.
Reynolds sizes up Bellica with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Bellica does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Bellica blocks the leg kick.
Bellica drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the ropes.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Bellica.
Bellica lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellica works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Bellica.
Nice elbow from Bellica.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Bellica avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Bellica.
Bellica throws an elbow but it misses.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Bellica controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nikolai Bellica will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Bellica counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reynolds works the jab nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bellica checks a leg kick.
Bellica is looking to clinch.
Dennis Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Bellica's shoulder, as Bellica tries to avoid the shot.
Bellica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Bellica scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bellica misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bellica is out of range.
Bellica uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reynolds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bellica has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bellica and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bellica throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellica with a hook.
Bellica jabs at Reynolds's body.
Bellica lands a nice looking body shot.
Bellica moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bellica.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Bellica ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Bellica does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellica is looking to clinch.
Bellica takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the ropes.
Bellica lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Reynolds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bellica misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Bellica digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bellica just leaning against Reynolds, taking a breather.
Bellica lands with a right to the head.
Bellica tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Bellica back against the ropes.
Bellica can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Bellica prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Bellica putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reynolds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bellica unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bellica tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Bellica lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Bellica showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bellica, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 50:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:46
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Bellica!
Nikolai Bellica took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Nutrition Company for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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RATING
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