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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edwin Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Meadows's choice of entrance music: Punky's Whips. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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 New York, Kyle Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edwin Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows is looking to clinch but Reese is avoiding it.
Reese swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reese moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Reese fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Reese fails to land.
Reese misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reese goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reese can't get the takedown.
Reese is working for takedown but Meadows is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Reese scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reese is working for takedown but Meadows is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese gets through Meadows's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Meadows is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reese lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Meadows fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reese.
Reese keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meadows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reese fails with a takedown attempt.
Meadows throws the left hand but Reese avoids the punch easily.
Reese misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meadows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese misses with a low kick.
Meadows cracks Reese with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reese tries a head kick but it misses.
Meadows swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meadows looks for the body kick but Reese saw that one coming.
Reese takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Meadows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reese scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reese fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Meadows checks it well.
Reese jabs Meadows to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Meadows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meadows throws a big shot that misses.
Reese looks to score with a jab to the body but Meadows is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meadows wants to clinch.
Meadows throws a jab when Reese was well out of range.
Meadows lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reese circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reese misses with a head kick.
Meadows tests Reese's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meadows misses with the combination.
Meadows scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reese swings for the body but Meadows moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reese manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meadows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Reese.
Meadows tries to clinch but Reese is having none of it.
Reese thows a body shot but no joy.
Meadows tries to sprawl but Reese drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reese throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meadows to regain full guard.
Meadows is looking to stand up but Reese isn't so interested in that idea.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Meadows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kyle Reese will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reese lands a nice looking body shot.
Reese is looking to clinch.
Meadows throws a jab but it's blocked by Reese.
Meadows lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meadows throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meadows throws a one two combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meadows looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horrible takedown by Reese or perhaps it was just good defense by Meadows which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Reese.
Meadows wants to clinch.
Meadows dips to his left and cracks Reese with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meadows misses with a wild body shot.
Reese comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meadows. Reese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reese scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meadows managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reese.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meadows some visible discomfort.
Meadows manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reese wants to improve his position but Meadows is controlling well.
Reese actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows is looking to advance position but Reese won't allow it.
Reese tries to roll over but Meadows keeps him under control.
Reese avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Meadows.
Reese is staying active underneath Meadows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Meadows prevents Reese from improving his position.
Reese is not content to let Meadows control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reese tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese wants to get back to full guard.
Meadows wants to control but Reese is keeping him busy.
Meadows seems to be looking for submissions.
Reese is trying to maintain the position but Meadows is very close to passing his half guard.
Reese throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reese wants to improve his position but Meadows is controlling well.
Reese slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meadows wants to control from the top but Reese keeps moving.
Reese looking for a guillotine here but Meadows defends easily.
Reese is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reese can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meadows controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Meadows!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Reese dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reese misses the shot to the body.
Reese is looking to wear down Meadows with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Meadows throws a shot from downtown. Reese moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Meadows.
Meadows looks to land a right hand but Reese moved out of range.
Reese walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edwin Meadows seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meadows misses with a straight right.
Reese misses with a leg kick.
Reese with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reese takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Meadows swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meadows tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meadows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese ducks under a wild hook from Meadows.
Reese is looking to slow Meadows down with leg kicks.
Reese goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Meadows throws a right and a left that Reese avoids nicely.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Meadows swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meadows blocks a low kick nicely.
Meadows tries to clinch but Reese moves out of range.
Reese fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meadows manages to avoid it.
Reese with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Meadows pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reese throws a leg kick which misses Meadows's front leg but catches the back leg as Meadows tries to avoid it.
Meadows lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meadows tries to clinch there but Reese circles away.
Meadows sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reese scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meadows is trying to defend but Reese finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meadows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reese is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Meadows!
Meadows tries to hold on but Reese pushes him away.
Meadows is in a horrible position here. Reese smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Meadows manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reese drops an elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Meadows is refusing to be controlled, as Reese sits in half guard.
Meadows tries to roll over but Reese keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meadows on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reese is thwarting Meadows's attempts to control the position.
Edwin Meadows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reese lands a nice short elbow.
Meadows is pressing down on Reese's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reese distracts Meadows with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Meadows not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reese advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reese lands a nice short elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meadows is refusing to be controlled, as Reese sits in half guard.
Meadows keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reese seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reese seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meadows manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reese working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Meadows's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Meadows working a defensive guard here.
Reese is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reese with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Reese showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reese has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Reese!
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energy
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