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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Mohammed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamal Mohammed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jamal Mohammed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laverne Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohammed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mohammed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Mohammed.
A big right from Mohammed misses.
Despite the aggression on Reynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mohammed just misses with a punch to the body.
Mohammed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reynolds holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to stand up but Mohammed is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mohammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Mohammed off! Mohammed jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Mohammed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mohammed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reynolds holds on and takes a little breather.
Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohammed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mohammed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reynolds has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mohammed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammed misses with a straight right.
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Reynolds pulls Mohammed into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mohammed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reynolds managing to control the position.
Mohammed drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Mohammed off! Mohammed jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Mohammed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mohammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mohammed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mohammed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mohammed drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Mohammed off! Mohammed jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Mohammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Laverne Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mohammed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Mohammed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Mohammed back into the cage.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mohammed uses from the top position.
Mohammed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mohammed drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Mohammed off! Mohammed jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Mohammed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynolds's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Mohammed is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds is controlling Mohammed's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Mohammed seems to be looking for submissions.
Mohammed wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds keeping control of the position.
Mohammed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mohammed is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Reynolds is trying to stand up here but Mohammed is controlling him well.
Mohammed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
Mohammed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Mohammed.
Mohammed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mohammed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds clinches with his opponent.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reynolds keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mohammed's efforts to push away.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mohammed's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice elbow.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mohammed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mohammed throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds darts in and clinches Mohammed up against the cage.
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mohammed closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mohammed misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a two punch combo.
Jamal Mohammed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
Mohammed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a head kick. That will keep Mohammed thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mohammed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mohammed is trying to keep an underhook but Reynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Mohammed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mohammed looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds wants to stand up but Mohammed has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammed won't allow Reynolds to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds controlling the action here.
Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but Mohammed defending well.
Mohammed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reynolds controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mohammed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reynolds in particular looking to stall.
Mohammed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mohammed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reynolds.
Mohammed looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mohammed!
Reynolds working for a guillotine from mount but Mohammed is in no mood to give up.
Mohammed is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mohammed tries to reverse the position but Reynolds maintains control.
Reynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laverne Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is continuing to stall.
Reynolds jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mohammed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mohammed tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Laverne Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reynolds 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Reynolds!
In defeat, Jamal Mohammed stepped up to the mic, saying 'losses happen whatever im still going to be the best ever'.
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energy
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