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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vince Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyle Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor 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.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
Reynolds is really struggling to control Taylor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Vince Reynolds has been cut.
Taylor jabs at Reynolds's body.
Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reynolds did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds trying to control here.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
Taylor is just content to waste time from the top position. Reynolds takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor tries to stand but Reynolds is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor stays in close to Reynolds's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Taylor drops Reynolds with a beautiful combination! Reynolds stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Taylor is looking for the KO!
Reynolds is rocked!
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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Taylor.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds working hard to break the clinch.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Vince Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Taylor.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Taylor wobbles Reynolds with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Taylor dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Reynolds to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Taylor!
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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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