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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 551 p4p, 484 weight class) and Cornelius Myers (ranked 75 p4p, 62 weight class). Cornelius Myers will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reedtz is in close to Myers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reedtz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reedtz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Our spies down at at Undisputed inform us that Myers has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Myers is trying to keep Reedtz in close.
Reedtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reedtz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Myers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reedtz defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reedtz controls the pace.
Reedtz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Myers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Myers working for submissions but it's allowed Reedtz to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers is defending against the submission attempts here by Reedtz.
Reedtz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Reedtz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz trying to mount his opponent but Myers defends it.
Nice strikes from Reedtz there.
Myers on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reedtz is nestled in close to Myers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Myers has hold of Reedtz's hands but Reedtz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Myers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reedtz trying to control from half guard but Myers is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reedtz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Myers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reedtz moves into full mount! Myers won't be happy about that!
Reedtz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reedtz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz cracks Myers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Myers gets back to half guard.
Reedtz is keen to just control but Myers is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Reedtz.
Reedtz is keen to just control but Myers is a slippery customer.
Reedtz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Myers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers working for a triangle but Reedtz defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A good leg kick by Reedtz.
Myers tries a head kick but it misses.
Myers defending well as Reedtz loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Myers. No joy for Reedtz on that attempt.
Reedtz misses with a double jab
and Myers counters with a three punch combo that has Reedtz backing up. Reedtz nods at Myers to acknowledge the strikes.
Rasmus Reedtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reedtz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rasmus Reedtz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reedtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Reedtz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Myers to the mat! Myers manages to get full guard.
Reedtz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz landing with the ground and pound.
Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reedtz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reedtz with a nice head shot there.
Rasmus Reedtz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reedtz working some strikes from top position.
Reedtz passes Myers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reedtz working over Myers with some ground and pound. Myers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reedtz trying to control from half guard but Myers is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to get to full guard but Reedtz has control of the leg.
Reedtz is looking to stall here but Myers recovers full guard.
Reedtz lands a couple of elbows.
Reedtz trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
Reedtz cracks Myers with a solid left hand.
Reedtz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reedtz lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reedtz connects with a decent elbow.
Myers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reedtz trying to control the action but Myers is working from the bottom.
Reedtz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myers is looking to regain half guard here but Reedtz keeps moving and retains side control.
Reedtz trying to control the position but Myers is working away.
Myers tries to bench press Reedtz off him but Reedtz keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers gets back to half guard.
Reedtz is looking to stall here but Myers recovers full guard.
Reedtz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reedtz being controlled here momentarily.
Reedtz distracts Myers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reedtz defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rasmus Reedtz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rasmus Reedtz's cut.
That's time! Reedtz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reedtz is defended easily by Myers.
Reedtz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reedtz.
Reedtz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reedtz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myers can do to turn this around?
Reedtz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Myers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Myers throws a hook to the side of Reedtz's head but Reedtz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reedtz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Myers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Myers is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Reedtz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reedtz scoring with punches from side control.
Myers can't do much from the bottom here.
Myers trying to remain calm as Reedtz controls from the top position.
Reedtz lands a few punches from side control.
Reedtz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reedtz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Myers hang on?
Cornelius Myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Myers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reedtz with a couple of short strikes.
Myers manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Myers taking some punishment here, with Reedtz in his half guard.
Reedtz working the head and body with strikes.
Myers looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reedtz wants to free his trapped foot but Myers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to get to full guard but Reedtz has control of the leg.
Reedtz is nestled in close to Myers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Myers taking some punishment here, with Reedtz in his half guard.
Reedtz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reedtz is keen to just control but Myers is a slippery customer.
Reedtz stalling away here and it's allowed Myers to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reedtz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myers trying to strike off his back.
Reedtz stands up over Myers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reedtz trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reedtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Reedtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Myers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasmus Reedtz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reedtz, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasmus Reedtz!
Rasmus Reedtz made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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