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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Reynolds (ranked 4313 p4p, 4287 weight class) and Matt Classic (ranked 0 p4p, 430 weight class). Reynolds's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX- X gon' give it to ya. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raymond Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Classic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Classic throws a counter combo.
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Classic in a clinch.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Classic prevents it.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but Classic keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic can't get the takedown.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Classic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Classic.
Reynolds looking to stall.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Classic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Classic goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Classic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Classic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Classic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Classic in particular looking to stall.
Classic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic controlling the action here.
Classic is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Classic stalling.
Classic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Classic working over Reynolds with some ground and pound. Reynolds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Classic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reynolds rushes Classic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Classic being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
Classic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Classic gets control of Reynolds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Classic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Classic chips away with some ground and pound.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Classic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Classic is controlling him.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Classic shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Classic is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Classic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Classic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Classic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Classic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Classic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Classic lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Classic landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Classic has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Classic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but Classic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Classic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Classic winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Classic slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Classic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Classic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Classic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Classic is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Classic seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Classic.
Reynolds trying to control but Classic postures up.
Classic controlling the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds clinches up with Classic and pushes him back against the cage.
Classic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reynolds regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Classic content to stall in guard here.
Classic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Classic stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Classic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Classic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Classic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Classic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Classic winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Classic!
Matt Classic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raymond Reynolds spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll be back stronger'.
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hype
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