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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddrik Ferns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Reynolds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddrik Ferns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferns tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reynolds defends well and Ferns ends up having to push Reynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head kick misses from Ferns.
Reynolds throws a fast counter high kick but Ferns manages to duck under it in time.
Ferns really is a fat lump.
Ferns lands with a kick to the temple. Reynolds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ferns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds throws a front kick that sends Ferns stumbling back into the cage.
Freddrik Ferns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferns displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Ferns.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ferns as he avoids it easily.
Ferns throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Ferns is breathing heavily.
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
Ferns tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ferns looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferns throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferns is one step ahead there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ferns's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ferns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reynolds working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferns's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferns is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Ferns blocks nicely.
Ferns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reynolds stacks Ferns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferns wants to get back to his feet but Reynolds drags him back down.
Ferns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ferns tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferns.
It looks like Freddrik Ferns has been cut.
Ferns moves into the clinch.
Reynolds jumps guard but Ferns stands there with Reynolds around his waist. Reynolds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ferns is looking for a takedown.
Ferns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Ferns.
Ferns misses with a head kick.
Ferns dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Ferns's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddrik Ferns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Ferns moves out of range.
Reynolds shoots in and drives through. Ferns sprawls well.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferns circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferns rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ferns to keep the fight standing.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Ferns holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Ferns taking a breather.
Ferns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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 Freddrik Ferns will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Freddrik Ferns's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Ferns avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ferns strikes.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Ferns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reynolds feints a jab promting Ferns to slip. Reynolds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ferns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ferns connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferns blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferns is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Ferns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferns throws a sloppy head kick
and Reynolds counters with a nice body kick.
Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferns looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
As Reynolds tries to get set, Ferns tries to push him back and clinch up but Reynolds manages to avoid the attempt.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ferns throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds looks for a takedown but Ferns sprawls well.
Ferns lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ferns throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Reynolds as he connects with a hook.
Ferns tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferns is able to avoid easily.
Ferns tries to counter by clinching up but Reynolds breaks away and moves out of range.
Reynolds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferns avoids it really well and circles away.
Reynolds works Ferns's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ferns moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Ferns.
Reynolds is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reynolds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Freddrik Ferns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Ferns.
Despite the aggression on Reynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferns circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ferns as he jumps to the side.
Ferns throws a counter high kick but Reynolds was just alert enough to avoid it.
Freddrik Ferns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Reynolds.
A nice combination there by Reynolds.
Ferns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferns avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Ferns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reynolds scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ferns.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Ferns.
Reynolds shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ferns takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferns 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.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferns circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Ferns manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynolds as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddrik Ferns's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Reynolds looks for a takedown but Ferns sprawls well.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Ferns.
As Ferns backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Ferns manages to avoid it all.
Ferns misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Ferns.
Reynolds takes a swing at Ferns's ribcage but misses.
Ferns misses with a head kick.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Ferns.
As Ferns backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Ferns manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
Ferns is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferns misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Ferns.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ferns misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferns throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Ferns leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ferns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ferns wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his arm.
Ferns wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferns swings around for an armbar but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ferns's guard.
Reynolds drops back looking for a leg! Ferns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferns manages to kick Reynolds off! Reynolds jumps back into Ferns's guard.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 drops back looking for a leg! Ferns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferns manages to kick Reynolds off! Reynolds jumps back into Ferns's guard.
Ferns has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Ferns keeps moving.
Ferns isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reynolds stacks Ferns on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferns, who protects the arm well.
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Ferns is defending well.
Reynolds decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferns to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferns throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
Ferns thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ferns throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Ferns closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reynolds to the mat! Reynolds manages to get full guard.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferns drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is working to tighten his grip on Ferns's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ferns has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Reynolds is really squeezing tight and eventually Ferns passes out! Reynolds breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Reynolds!
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