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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Czernis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukasz Czernis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Reynolds! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lukasz Czernis! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt. Reynolds tries to clinch but Czernis moves away and Czernis counters by clinching up. Czernis breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt. Reynolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Reynolds is breathing heavily. Czernis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Reynolds won't allow Czernis to sweep him here. Czernis managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lukasz Czernis hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Reynolds closes the distance but Czernis moves to the side so Czernis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Czernis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Reynolds is working an open guard so Czernis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch and Czernis moves into the clinch. Czernis breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Czernis manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynolds tries to pull guard but Czernis won't allow it.
Czernis successfully pulls guard.
Czernis uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Czernis is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Czernis circles away and we're back to standing. Reynolds tries to clinch up and Czernis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard. Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reynolds can't keep his opponent in guard - Czernis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Czernis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Czernis works his way into side control. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Czernis decides to take the fight back to the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Czernis dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch and Czernis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Reynolds tries to pull guard but Czernis forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Czernis is stalling here.
Czernis tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Reynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Czernis is trying to keep an underhook but Reynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Czernis desperately trying to maintain half guard. Czernis makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Reynolds wants to clinch. Reynolds fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Czernis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him. Reynolds tries to work over Czernis's front leg with a kick but Czernis checks it. Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Czernis sprawls well. Czernis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet. Reynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Czernis tries to sprawl out of it but Reynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Czernis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Czernis keeps the fight on the outside. Reynolds tries to clinch but Czernis is having none of it. Reynolds tries to clinch there but Czernis circles away.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Czernis, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes Czernis against the cage but Czernis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably and Czernis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Czernis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Czernis has Reynolds pulled in close to control his posture. Reynolds preventing the sweep. Czernis kicks Reynolds off and gets to his feet. Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Czernis's waist but Czernis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side. Reynolds wants to clinch but Czernis slips to the side and Czernis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Czernis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reynolds up against the cage. Czernis looking for a takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukasz Czernis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Reynolds closes the distance but Czernis moves to the side and Czernis moves into the clinch. Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Czernis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Czernis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Czernis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Czernis is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now. Czernis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well. Czernis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A low kick from Reynolds is predictable there and Czernis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Czernis tries to score a body lock takedown but Reynolds shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Dave Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lukasz Czernis. Stalling in the clinch from Czernis.
Reynolds is defending well against a takedown attempt. Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Czernis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Czernis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Czernis drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Czernis to work.
Czernis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Czernis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Czernis moves out of range as Reynolds strikes. Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Czernis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Reynolds moves to clinch but Czernis breaks away and Czernis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Czernis wants to take the fight to the mat but Reynolds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Czernis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well. Czernis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reynolds prevents it.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Czernis walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Czernis counters with a shoot takedown. Reynolds fights it but they end up in guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Czernis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Czernis forces his way into half guard. Czernis trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lukasz Czernis. Reynolds misses with a combination
and Czernis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Czernis. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reynolds wants to stand up but Czernis is controlling him. Dave Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Czernis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Lukasz Czernis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Czernis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lukasz Czernis!
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