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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Reynolds (ranked 24810 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theo Best (ranked 5660 p4p, 446 weight class). Pat Reynolds has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Pat Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Best!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Best misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Best.
Reynolds gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Best counters with a slapping leg kick.
Best misses with a body shot.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Best shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds shoots in but no luck this time.
And Best tries to counter it with a takedown but Reynolds pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reynolds tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Best manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Best manages to circle out of the way.
Pat Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Best.
Best tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Best somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds tries to clinch
and Best counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Best tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Best tries to get set, Reynolds tries to push him back and clinch up but Best manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds shoots for a double leg takedown but Best sprawls well. He's pushed Reynolds's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Best, which made it look bad.
Best pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Best follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Pat Reynolds has been cut.
Best closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reynolds's efforts to push away.
Reynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds jumps guard but Best turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Best - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Best breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Best drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Best stalling the fight.
Best stalls.
Reynolds misses with an elbow over the top.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Best walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Best breaks away and moves out of range.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Best doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Best has eaten all the pies!
Reynolds shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Best pinned against the cage. Best gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Best is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Best fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Best breaks away and moves out of range.
Best shoots in but Reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Best.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Best, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Best shoots in.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Best moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theo Best dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pat Reynolds's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Best tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Theo Best seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Best has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Best manages to break the clinch.
Best shoots and misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Pat Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theo Best.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Best gets caught napping as Reynolds dives in and scores a takedown. Best manages to retain guard.
Best manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Best does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best fails with the takedown.
Best is breathing heavily.
Best tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Reynolds tries to counter with a takedown but Best is quick to defend against it.
Pat Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reynolds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Best.
Best lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Best has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best keeps control of Reynolds as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reynolds tries to break free but Best pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Best uses from the top position.
Best gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Best gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Best manages to break the clinch.
Best shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An inside leg kick lands from Best.
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Best trying to control here.
Best has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Best is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Best working a defensive guard but Reynolds manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Best's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Best throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Reynolds has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Best goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Best explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Best swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Best wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Theo Best will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pat Reynolds's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Best on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reynolds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Best.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Best slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Best fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Best has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Best smiles and moves away.
Best darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Best to keep the fight standing.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Best walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Best shoots in and drives through. Reynolds sprawls well.
Best fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Best pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Best landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Best's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Best fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Best has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reynolds has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Best pulls Reynolds into guard.
Best has an active guard here but Reynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Best is trying to stand up here but Reynolds is controlling him well.
Best is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Best manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Reynolds keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Reynolds fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Best stops a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Best breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Best shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Best moves out of range.
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by Best. Best maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Best gets control of Reynolds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Best will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Best is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pat Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theo Best is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theo Best comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Best has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theo Best!
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