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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Vizcarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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214 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Norman Vizcarra!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Vizcarra is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vizcarra.
A leg kick checked by Reynolds.
Vizcarra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Vizcarra is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Vizcarra instigates a clinch.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Vizcarra avoids the damage to the body.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but Vizcarra avoids the damage to the body.
Vizcarra digs a right hand into Reynolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reynolds's gas tank.
Vizcarra lands a left hand.
Vizcarra lands an elbow inside.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
Vizcarra makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vizcarra lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vizcarra looking to throw knees to the head but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Vizcarra lands a shoulder strike.
Vizcarra slowing the pace effectively.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses.
Vizcarra takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vizcarra dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
Vizcarra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vizcarra lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vizcarra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vizcarra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vizcarra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reynolds lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vizcarra trying to land knees to the body.
Vizcarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vizcarra breaks the clinch.
Vizcarra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reynolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vizcarra was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Vizcarra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vizcarra misses with a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Vizcarra - just one landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vizcarra scores with a nice strike.
Vizcarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Vizcarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Vizcarra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vizcarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Vizcarra connects with a nice looking jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vizcarra!
Vizcarra misses with a kick to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vizcarra thinking.
Reynolds throws a low kick but Vizcarra avoids it.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vizcarra.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Vizcarra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Vizcarra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reynolds lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vizcarra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vizcarra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Vizcarra takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Vizcarra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vizcarra avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vizcarra doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vizcarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds gets through Vizcarra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vizcarra misses with the head strike.
Vizcarra blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vizcarra's elbow.
Vizcarra trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds avoids the elbow strike from Vizcarra, against the ropes.
Vizcarra missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Vizcarra tries to tie him up.
Reynolds lands an elbow inside.
Vizcarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vizcarra lands a body punch.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vizcarras head.
It looks like Norman Vizcarra has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vizcarra has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Vizcarra blocks an uppercut.
Vizcarra blocking some punches.
Vizcarra is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vizcarra avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Vizcarra prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vizcarra avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vizcarra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Vizcarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Vizcarra moves out of range.
Vizcarra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Vizcarra misses with an elbow over the top.
Vizcarra lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds takes a knee to the side of the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vizcarra throws an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Vizcarra tries to tie him up.
Vizcarra is working Reynolds over against the ropes.
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!
Vizcarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vizcarra crunches a lovely knee into Reynolds's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizcarra scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vizcarra holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vizcarra avoids it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vizcarra throws an elbow but misses.
Vizcarra putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reynolds in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vizcarra lands a good knee to the midsection. Reynolds won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vizcarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vizcarra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vizcarra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vizcarra connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Vizcarra.
Vizcarra changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vizcarra delivers a nice body kick.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vizcarra lands with a nice body kick.
Vizcarra fails to land with a series of punches.
Vizcarra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vizcarra pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the ropes. Vizcarra follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vizcarra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra misses with the combination.
Vizcarra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vizcarra tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vizcarra jabs at Reynolds's body.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the liver by Vizcarra. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Vizcarra moves away and avoids it.
A head kick misses from Vizcarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Vizcarra really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra'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.
Vizcarra lands a two punch combo.
Vizcarra fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds moves out of range as Vizcarra throws a body kick.
Vizcarra throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Vizcarra misses with a hook.
Vizcarra needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Vizcarra checks a leg kick nicely.
Vizcarra getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but Vizcarra circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Vizcarra.
A low kick from Vizcarra misses
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vizcarra tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Vizcarra lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vizcarra scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vizcarra.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Vizcarra avoids a kick to the body.
Vizcarra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reynolds rather than just go for the knockout.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vizcarra.
Vizcarra misses with a looping left.
Vizcarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Vizcarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vizcarra misses with a looping right.
Vizcarra throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Vizcarra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vizcarra pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Vizcarra cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Vizcarra lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vizcarra throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Vizcarra throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vizcarra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vizcarra scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Vizcarra lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Vizcarra counters with a one-two to the body.
Vizcarra throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
A jab from Vizcarra finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
A head kick misses from Vizcarra.
Reynolds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vizcarra throws a head kick that misses.
Vizcarra tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Vizcarra dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Norman Vizcarra's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Vizcarra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dennis Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norman Vizcarra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vizcarra thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vizcarra moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Vizcarra throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vizcarra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Vizcarra saw that one coming.
Reynolds thumps Vizcarra with a low kick.
Vizcarra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Vizcarra's shoulder, as Vizcarra tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vizcarra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vizcarra.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vizcarra lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Vizcarra. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Vizcarra fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Vizcarra lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vizcarra misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vizcarra connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vizcarra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vizcarra closes the distance and clinches.
Norman Vizcarra seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vizcarra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
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!
Vizcarra avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Norman Vizcarra.
Well Vizcarra has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Vizcarra!
Norman Vizcarra gave a mention to Speedy Supps + Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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