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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kale Kummola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kummola kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eternal Tears of Sorrow - Sakura No Rei. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kale Kummola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Kummola throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Kummola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Reynolds tries to land a leg kick but Kummola saw it coming and moves away.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Kummola misses with a low kick.
Kummola scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kummola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Kummola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kummola.
Kale Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Kummola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kummola to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Kummola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kummola throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Kummola scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Kummola.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kummola.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Kummola throws a front kick aimed at Reynolds's knee but Reynolds avoids it well.
Kummola fails with the takedown.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kummola throws out the jab.
Kummola throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
That's two 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!
Good work by Kummola as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kummola.
Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Kummola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kummola just misses with a punch to the body.
Kummola walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Kummola's knee but Kummola avoids it well.
Kummola is looking to slow Reynolds down with leg kicks.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kummola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Reynolds throws a jab when Kummola was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kummola, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Kummola.
Kummola looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Kummola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kummola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kummola working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kummola trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kummola passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kummola wants to pass to mount but Reynolds is defending the position.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kummola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Kummola is controlling well.
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 Kale Kummola will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kummola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kummola's calf.
A big left from Kummola misses.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Kummola blocks it.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kummola wants a takedown but no success here.
Kummola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kummola breaks the clinch.
Kummola throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kummola checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds slips a jab from Kummola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Kummola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kummola.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Kummola tries to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling the position.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A short left from Kummola.
Kummola is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reynolds to keep the fight standing.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
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!
Kummola lands a takedown into guard.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Kummola is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kummola!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working the ground and pound effectively.
Reynolds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kummola is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reynolds landing shots from mount.
Reynolds raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kummola hang on?
Kummola gets back to half guard.
Kummola is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Kummola tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but Kummola is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Kummola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kummola avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
Kummola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Kummola's hands, connecting with Kummola's forehead.
Kummola wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kummola blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kummola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Kummola shakes it off.
A big right from Kummola misses.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kummola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reynolds moves forwards but Kummola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Kummola is out of range.
Kummola throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kummola circles away quickly and effectively.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kummola leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kummola there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kummola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kummola attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Kummola's front leg.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Kummola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kummola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kummola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well.
Kummola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Kummola. Kummola gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Kummola is avoiding it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kummola shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kale Kummola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reynolds!
Kummola tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Kummola takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Kummola is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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 is looking to score with low kicks.
Kummola checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Kummola counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kummola is one step ahead there.
Reynolds punching from the bottom.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Reynolds manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kummola manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kummola's head.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Kummola has wrist control.
Kummola is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Kummola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Kummola keeps moving.
Reynolds works over Kummola with some ground and pound from guard.
Kummola keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds trying to control but Kummola is working from the bottom.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Kummola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Reynolds really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Kummola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kummola.
Kummola lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Reynolds does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kummola throws a lazy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kummola is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kummola lands a lovely overhand right.
Reynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Kummola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kummola shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kummola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds moves out of range as Kummola strikes.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Kummola sprawling to the canvas. Reynolds follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Kummola hang on?
Kummola is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kummola tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Oh Kummola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reynolds drops a big elbow. That's hurt Kummola! More shots from Reynolds and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
Frank Reynolds is the new lightweight champion!
Frank Reynolds seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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