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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Riviere Hinds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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145 lbs
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152 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riviere Hinds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mark Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Hinds.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Hinds shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reynolds controls Hinds momentarily but Hinds frees himself.
Hinds is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Hinds postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds controls Hinds momentarily but Hinds frees himself.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hinds is one step ahead there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds wants to hit a switch here but Hinds passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reynolds there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinds lands a couple of good shots and Reynolds has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds tries to keep control of the position but Reynolds is staying busy.
Hinds lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinds is not going to allow Reynolds to sit and survive in this position.
Reynolds is trapped and Hinds is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hinds 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.
Hinds throwing sloppy strikes.
Reynolds can't escape the position.
Reynolds trying to control but not successfully.
Hinds connects with a big shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Hinds is landing with strikes from the back.
Hinds lands shots from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinds lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hinds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinds doesn't have the hooks in and Reynolds manages to turn into his guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Hinds keeps moving.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Hinds keeps moving.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hinds 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.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hinds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds passes Hinds's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reynolds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hinds!
Reynolds throws a sloppy strike and Hinds uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Hinds has ended up in Reynolds's guard.
Hinds makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hinds throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds is controlling Hinds's posture.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hinds landing some decent shots from guard.
Reynolds is adopting a defensive guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinds trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
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 Riviere Hinds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Hinds.
Hinds throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Mark Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Hinds looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Hinds shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reynolds's guard.
Hinds throws a big right hand that misses.
Hinds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Hinds forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Hinds.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
Hinds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hinds thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.
Hinds wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is defending well.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Hinds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hinds wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinds is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hinds is working away from the top position though.
Hinds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hinds.
Reynolds trying to control but Hinds postures up.
Hinds perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hinds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hinds counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hinds.
Hinds lands a couple of digs.
Hinds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds stands up over Reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reynolds has his hands on Hinds's head, controlling the position.
Hinds slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hinds slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hinds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hinds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Hinds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hinds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Hinds.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Hinds.
Hinds lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinds misses the jab.
Hinds is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reynolds's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Hinds.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Hinds.
Reynolds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hinds eats them both and turns towards Reynolds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Hinds checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Hinds cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hinds cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hinds.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Hinds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riviere Hinds dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Hinds.
Hinds looks to land a body kick but Reynolds moved away.
Hinds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds swings for the body but Hinds moves out of range.
Hinds misses the jab.
Mark Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Hinds loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Hinds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hinds moves away.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Hinds misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Hinds knows he should have avoided that one.
Hinds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hinds lands in his opponent's guard.
Riviere Hinds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hinds scoring with some ground and pound.
Hinds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hinds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hinds looking to pass the guard.
Hinds wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Hinds postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Riviere Hinds.
Hinds throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hinds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hinds!
Reynolds throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hinds because Reynolds loaded up on that one.
Reynolds thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinds blocking the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to finish Hinds with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hinds!
Hinds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hinds manages to get to full guard.
Riviere Hinds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinds looking for a sweep. Not yet Hinds, not yet.
Mark Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hinds is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hinds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reynolds takes a swing at Hinds's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinds dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Hinds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hinds cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Hinds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hinds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hinds preventing the sweep.
Hinds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinds chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hinds won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Hinds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hinds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riviere Hinds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hinds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riviere Hinds!
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