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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Obi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilson Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phill Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Obi is trying to push Reynolds away but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reynolds is pushing Obi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reynolds jumps guard.
Obi tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obi is one step ahead there.
Obi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Obi trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Obi is one step ahead there.
Obi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obi.
Obi is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Obi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obi throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Obi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Obi is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Obi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Obi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Obi chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Obi looking to sit in guard and control but Reynolds gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Reynolds wants to stand and escape but instead Obi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Obi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reynolds will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Obi manages to pass to side control.
Reynolds wants to control but Obi passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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 Wilson Obi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Obi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Obi digs a good body shot into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Reynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obi quickly recovers to half guard.
Reynolds tries to pass to full mount but Obi defends it.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obi keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Obi moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Obi keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Obi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obi gets tackled into the cage by Reynolds. Reynolds maintains the clinch.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Obi.
Reynolds looks to clinch
and Obi counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Obi.
Reynolds tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Obi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obi takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds pushes off an throws an elbow but Obi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds is trying to break free.
Obi looking to stall.
Obi is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws an elbow that misses.
Obi tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
Obi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds goes for a takedown attempt but Obi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reynolds defending well as Obi loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Obi.
Reynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson Obi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phill Reynolds.
Obi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Obi throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Phill Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Obi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson Obi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good exchange - Obi coming out on top.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obi.
Obi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Obi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi taking a breather.
Reynolds jumps guard but Obi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Obi tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Obi throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Obi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Reynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Obi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reynolds changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Obi scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds slips a jab from Obi.
Wilson Obi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Obi.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Obi.
Obi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obi swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Obi's corner calls for a 1-2. Obi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obi misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Wilson Obi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Obi is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson Obi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phill Reynolds.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obi to keep the fight standing.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Obi manages to get underhooks.
Obi avoids the elbow strike from Reynolds, against the cage.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Obi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Obi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obi stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Obi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Obi throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds shoots for a takedown but Obi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Obi does it's job there.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Obi lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Obi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reynolds takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reynolds dives in for a single leg takedown but Obi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Obi lands a head shot.
Obi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Phill Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Obi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obi, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Wilson Obi!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Wilson Obi!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Wilson Obi!
Wilson Obi wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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