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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thompson Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lavezzi Cavani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thompson Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lavezzi Cavani!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cavani shoots in but Reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cavani gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reynolds is looking to stand up but Cavani won't let him.
Cavani has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cavani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to stand but Cavani is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavani manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cavani trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reynolds tries to get out of the position.
Cavani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two 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 wants to stand and escape but Cavani is having none of it.
Cavani wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Cavani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cavani drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cavani jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reynolds is controlling Cavani's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavani somewhat.
Cavani goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Thompson Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavezzi Cavani.
Reynolds pushes Cavani up against the cage in a clinch.
Cavani is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Cavani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cavani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cavani is trying to pull guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cavani is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cavani won't allow it.
Cavani drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cavani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavani somewhat.
Cavani closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Cavani won't allow it.
Cavani is looking for a takedown.
Cavani jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cavani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cavani fails to pull guard.
Cavani keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reynolds's efforts to push away.
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Cavani moves out of range.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right-left combo lands 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!
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavani takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Cavani fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thompson Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cavani shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cavani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavani somewhat.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Thompson Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavezzi Cavani.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cavani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cavani somewhat.
Cavani has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Cavani steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavani is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Cavani sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavani tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cavani moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reynolds leaves Cavani with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds scores with a three punch combo!
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 Cavani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cavani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cavani or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds, which made it look bad.
Cavani looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cavani shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Cavani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cavani moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Cavani avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Cavani fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.
Reynolds throws a big counter combination but Cavani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cavani.
Thompson Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavani is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavani looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
Cavani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Cavani moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Cavani.
Cavani clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cavani changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cavani tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Cavani working away.
Reynolds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Reynolds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavani on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavani trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cavani can do to turn this around?
Reynolds is trying to improve his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Cavani shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Cavani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Cavani.
Cavani wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Cavani is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Cavani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reynolds rushes Cavani and presses him up against the cage.
Cavani jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cavani tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Cavani drops back down to his feet.
Cavani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cavani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cavani tries to pull guard but Reynolds won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thompson Reynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cavani fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cavani is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Cavani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Cavani tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Cavani back into the cage.
Cavani jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Cavani around his waist. Cavani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thompson Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavezzi Cavani.
Cavani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Cavani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Cavani to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cavani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
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 will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cavani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Cavani looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cavani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cavani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cavani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cavani thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cavani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reynolds wants to control but Cavani postures up.
Reynolds is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.
Cavani is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to escape but Cavani is in control.
Thompson Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cavani is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Cavani stalls from top position.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cavani asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four 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.
Cavani wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Cavani working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds looks to move to half guard but instead Cavani has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thompson Reynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thompson Reynolds!
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