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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sama Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sama Paska enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sama Paska!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds moves forwards but Paska connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paska throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Paska clinches up against the cage.
Paska avoiding damage.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Paska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paska lands with a left to the head.
Paska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds throws an elbow but it misses.
Paska lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Paska slowing the pace effectively.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paska.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Paska.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Paska avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Paska blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Paska dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Paska dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Paska is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Paska.
Paska stalling.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Paska.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Paska swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Paska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
Reynolds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a knee to the head.
Paska looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paska.
Paska misses with the head strike.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paska.
Paska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paska swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paska lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Paska avoids a wild elbow strike from Reynolds.
Paska misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Paska blocks with his arms.
Paska lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Paska dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paska lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paska avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paska avoids it.
Paska misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Paska - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Paska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paska stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Come on Paska - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Paska presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paska lands with a left to the head.
Paska avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Paska lands with a short shot to the head.
Paska swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paska pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paska blocks an uppercut.
Paska has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Paska.
Paska lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Paska uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Paska controls his hands.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paska avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sama Paska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paska.
Paska avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paska closes the distance and clinches.
Sama Paska seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Paska on the inside.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Paska.
Paska controlling the action here for a moment.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Paska's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paska's gas tank.
Paska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paska lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Paska fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Paska lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Paska.
Paska throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Paska avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paska stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paska.
Paska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paska misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Paska fails to land.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Paska avoids a wild elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Paska's ribcage. Paska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Paska content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Paska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paska.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Paska misses with some punches.
Paska throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Paska or not.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Paska on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paska.
Paska's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Paska.
Paska stalling.
Paska tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paska in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Paska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paska misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Paska fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paska fails to land.
Paska takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paska takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds working Paska over with knees to the body.
Reynolds is trying to maintain a safe position but Paska gets an underhook and turns Reynolds into the cage.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Paska controls the action.
Paska throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Paska lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
Reynolds wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sama Paska will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Paska off the cage and back into range.
Paska cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Paska misses with a wild body shot.
Frank Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds lands with a nice combination. Paska backs away looking to recover.
Paska is rocked!
Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paska is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paska stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Paska moves into the clinch.
Paska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paska seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Paska scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Paska.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Paska lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Paska controls the action.
Paska stalling against the cage.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but Paska improves position.
Paska leaning against his opponent.
Paska taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reynolds is leaning against Paska and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Paska pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Paska blocks the elbow strike.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
Paska will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reynolds up against the cage.
Frank Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paska dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Paska lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Paska.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Paska has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds tries to break free but Paska pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Paska.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paska lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Paska blocks it.
Paska avoiding damage.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paska blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Paska fails to land.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Paska avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Reynolds trying to stall but Paska improves his position.
Paska throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Paska.
Paska lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paska blocks it with crossed arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paska lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Paska lands with a light punch inside.
Paska avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paska backwards.
Reynolds working Paska over with knees to the body.
Sama Paska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paska lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Paska dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Paska blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Paska.
Paska works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paska avoids it.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Paska working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frank Reynolds.
I think Paska has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sama Paska!
Sama Paska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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