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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Lange (ranked 5371 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Reigns (ranked 5685 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Reigns has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Glenn Lange's chin.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Lange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Reigns. No joy for Lange on that attempt.
Reigns looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Reigns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lange.
Lange dives in for a single leg takedown but Reigns sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into Reigns's guard.
Lange sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lange stops Reigns from standing up.
Lange slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lange closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Lange shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reigns as he avoids it easily.
Reigns throws a sloppy head kick and Lange moves out of range easily.
Lange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reigns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lange is trying to defend but Reigns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lange is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lange wants to control but Reigns is keeping busy.
Lange desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lange trying to control but Reigns postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lange regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lange has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Lange's legs - danger averted.
Lange trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lange has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reigns has managed to get both his arms back between Lange's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roman Reigns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lange fails to land the takedown.
Lange tries for a takedown but Reigns sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lange shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reigns defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown but Reigns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lange's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reigns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lange dives in and grabs Reigns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes down on Lange's head and hops out.
Lange shoots in for a double leg but Reigns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lange blocks the low kick.
Lange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reigns defends well and Lange ends up having to push Reigns into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reigns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lange shoots in looking for a takedown. Reigns tries to sprawl out of it but Lange keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reigns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lange will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reigns drives through and clinches with Lange against the cage.
Lange is trying to force a seperation but Reigns has the dominant position.
Reigns is pressed up against the cage. Lange has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reigns down to the mat. Reigns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reigns shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reigns showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lange is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reigns pulls his head out easily.
Reigns trying to control from half guard but Lange is working away.
Lange desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Reigns thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns is thwarting Lange's attempts to control the position.
Lange controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lange throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lange tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reigns swivels and escapes.
Reigns gets a double leg takedown into Lange's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns wants to stand but Lange is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reigns wants to control from the top but Lange keeps moving.
Reigns looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lange is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Reigns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lange shoots in but no luck this time.
Reigns leaves Lange with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reigns slaps away a takedown attempt from Lange, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Lange. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lange shoots in but no luck this time.
Lange dodges the punch combination from Reigns.
Lange drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reigns sprawls and moves away.
Glenn Lange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lange shoots in and drives through. Reigns sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lange dives in and grabs Reigns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes down on Lange's head and hops out.
Reigns lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lange is defended easily by Reigns.
Despite the aggression on Reigns's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lange shoots in and gets a takedown into Reigns's guard.
Lange wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.
Reigns tries to strike from the bottom.
Reigns tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns being controlled here, momentarily.
Reigns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lange stays in close to Reigns's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lange looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reigns is looking to clinch.
Lange shoots in but no luck this time.
Lange changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reigns looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lange trying to control the position but Reigns is working away.
Reigns can't do much from the bottom here.
Reigns is letting Lange control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reigns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reigns is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lange is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lange looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reigns tries to improve his position but instead Lange has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Reigns.
I've got Reigns 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Reigns!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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