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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reno Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raines's entrance music is The Gambler. A fine choice. Reno Raines has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reno Raines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson works over Raines's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Reno Raines has been cut.
Raines misses the shot to the body.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Thompson lands a two punch combo.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Raines looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Bobby Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raines throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thompson on the side of the head.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raines.
Raines circles away from the clinch attempt
and Raines counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thompson's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Raines is proving a slippery customer.
Raines is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Raines slips nicely into half guard.
Thompson trying to hold on to Raines's head to control him but Raines postures up.
Raines is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Raines is working for a kimura but Thompson is defending it quite comfortably.
Raines seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Raines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Raines slows the pace down in half guard.
Thompson wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson is looking to improve his position.
Raines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson is looking to control Raines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Raines prevents Thompson from standing back up.
Raines tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thompson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Thompson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Raines.
Raines trying to control from half guard but Thompson is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Raines thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Raines 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.
Raines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Raines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thompson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Raines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his hands clasped together around Raines's back. He's all about the action.
Raines is nestled in close to Thompson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Raines looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raines not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Raines dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reno Raines's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thompson throws a low kick but Raines avoids it.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Raines is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Raines is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Raines manages to get back to half guard.
Thompson is keen to just control but Raines is a slippery customer.
Reno Raines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Raines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raines trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines works his way to full guard. Good work.
Raines is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Raines is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
Raines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raines is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobby Thompson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Raines swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Raines moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Raines misses.
Raines looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raines takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raines is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Raines into the ropes.
Thompson pulls guard effortlessly.
Raines drops back, looking for a kneebar! Thompson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Thompson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Thompson!
Raines being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Raines looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson prevents Raines from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Raines manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Raines is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Raines controlling Thompson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raines keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Raines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Raines working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Raines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Raines has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raines manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Raines thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reno Raines dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reno Raines's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Thompson digs a good body shot into Raines's ribs.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Raines tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raines avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson jumps guard.
Raines controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines connects with a couple of short punches.
Raines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Raines is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Raines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Raines wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Raines is pushing down on Thompson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thompson is fighting to maintain full guard but Raines has managed to sneak the leg through.
Raines missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Raines working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Raines seems to be working for a kimura but Thompson defends the submission attempt.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Raines is controlling well.
Raines is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raines throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson tries to roll over but Raines keeps him under control.
Raines thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
Raines controlling the action here.
Raines wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Raines is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines landing strikes from the mount and Thompson is in trouble!
Thompson tries to lock up and control but Raines gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Raines tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Raines unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thompson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Raines celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reno Raines!
Reno Raines was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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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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