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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Landon Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruffin Farley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reynolds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stork's Song. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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195 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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191 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Landon Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruffin Farley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farley avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Farley ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds swings for the body but Farley moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Farley should have avoided that one.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Farley saw that one coming.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Farley avoids the punch easily.
Farley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Farley moves out of range.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Farley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Farley as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Farley takes one on the button.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Farley is out of range.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farley was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Farley moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Farley closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Farley pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Landon Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffin Farley.
Reynolds jabs Farley right on the nose. Farley blinks but takes it well.
Farley moves out of range of the strikes.
Landon Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Farley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that Farley avoids nicely.
Farley checks a low kick from Reynolds.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Farley.
Reynolds swings for the body but Farley moves out of range.
Farley ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Farley on that attempt.
Farley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Farley takes one to the side of the head.
Reynolds tried to score with a low kick but Farley checks it.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farley slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Farley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Farley's defenses.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Farley moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reynolds wants it to stay on the feet.
Farley moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Farley scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Farley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reynolds regains half guard there - taking advantage of Farley's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farley seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Farley wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Farley is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Farley moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Farley fails with a takedown attempt.
Farley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farley fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Farley.
Reynolds leaves Farley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landon Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffin Farley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Farley.
Reynolds swinging wilding here.
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
Farley ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Farley slips under a jab.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
Farley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Farley moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Farley fails with the takedown.
Reynolds takes a swing at Farley's ribcage but misses.
Farley fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Farley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Farley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reynolds did well to prevent Farley getting side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Farley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Farley sits in half guard.
Farley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Farley is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Farley to get the leverage.
Farley wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
Farley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Farley wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farley wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruffin Farley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farley.
Reynolds displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farley.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Farley's head but Farley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Farley moves away and avoids it.
Farley blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick that misses.
Farley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Farley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Farley somewhat.
Landon Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruffin Farley.
Farley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Farley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Farley ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Farley throws out the jab.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Farley is just out of range.
Farley shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farley checks it well.
Farley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Farley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Farley avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Farley.
Landon Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Farley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reynolds is now in Farley's guard. A big mistake from Farley there, giving up the dominant position!
Farley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farley has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
Farley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds passes Farley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Farley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reynolds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farley is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farley looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Reynolds!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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