Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: PFC 240 Golovkin vs Puno
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
Madog is looking for a counter combo.
Reynolds delivers a nice body kick.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Madog steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Madog takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Madog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Madog knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Madog lands a jab to the nose.
Madog slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Madog.
Madog looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Madog counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reynolds! Madog lets Reynolds back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Reynolds is rocked!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madog knocks out Reynolds with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Madog before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Madog picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iolyn Madog!
After winning the bout, Iolyn Madog thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 226 Terranova vs Boretti
Date: Nov 29, 2020

#R1#
Pesonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Pesonen misses with the combination.
Pesonen fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jallu Pesonen has been cut.
A head kick by Pesonen misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Pesonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reynolds has time to react.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pesonen.
Pesonen blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Pesonen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pesonen with the ground and pound but Reynolds uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesonen throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely. #T1#
Pesonen preventing the sweep.
Reynolds controlling Pesonen's posture.
Pesonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Pesonen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Pesonen tries to pass.
Pesonen throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pesonen's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!#REVB#
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Pesonen keeps moving. #T2#
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Pesonen is keeping the position.
Pesonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Pesonen, not yet.
Reynolds seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pesonen wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pesonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
Reynolds wants to get up but he can't break Pesonen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Pesonen 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.#SUB#
Pesonen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reynolds escapes and throws Pesonen's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU2#
Reynolds decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Reynolds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pesonen back to the cage. Reynolds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pesonen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reynolds back to the cage. Pesonen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pesonen tries to score with a low kick but Reynolds moves his leg out of the way.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pesonen. Pesonen obviously looking to wear him down.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Pesonen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pesonen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Pesonen misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Pesonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pesonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pesonen motions for Reynolds to come forward. Pesonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pesonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pesonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T4##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pesonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pesonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pesonen lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Pesonen crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Pesonen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pesonen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reynolds is looking to regain half guard here but Pesonen keeps moving and retains side control.
Pesonen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pesonen fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pesonen misses with a right hand
and Pesonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Pesonen.
Reynolds defending well as Pesonen loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pesonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds cracks Pesonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pesonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Pesonen attempts a counter takedown but Reynolds avoids it well and moves away.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pesonen is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reynolds's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
No luck for Pesonen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pesonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesonen takes one on the button.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Pesonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Jallu Pesonen is winning the standup battle so far.
Pesonen misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pesonen scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pesonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Pesonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Pesonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pesonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws a fast counter high kick but Pesonen manages to duck under it in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Pesonen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T2#
Pesonen wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.
Pesonen wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Pesonen preventing the sweep.
Pesonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pesonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Pesonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Pesonen from controlling successfully.
Pesonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pesonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Pesonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jallu Pesonen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pesonen cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Pesonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds controlling Pesonen's posture. #ES2#
Reynolds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Pesonen is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Pesonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Pesonen manages to break the clinch.
Pesonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T4#
Pesonen lands a right hook to the body.
Pesonen lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Pesonen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds slips a jab from Pesonen.
Reynolds counters with a body kick.
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!
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pesonen needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a big shot that misses.
Pesonen connects with a body shot.
Pesonen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Pesonen as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jallu Pesonen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jallu Pesonen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pesonen missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Pesonen ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pesonen.
Pesonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pesonen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jallu Pesonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Pesonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesonen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesonen misses with a looping left.
Pesonen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Pesonen misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pesonen.
Pesonen takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pesonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Pesonen saw that one coming.
Pesonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Pesonen throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pesonen moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Pesonen with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Jallu Pesonen's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jallu Pesonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pesonen lands with a cross.
Pesonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds counters with a body kick.
Reynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pesonen.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pesonen throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice body kick.
Pesonen misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pesonen moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Pesonen throws a head kick but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds is trying to counter with his kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Pesonen misses the target.
Pesonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Pesonen
and Reynolds counters with a solid body kick.
A slow jab from Pesonen misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Pesonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
Pesonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Pesonen throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Reynolds looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pesonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pesonen throws a nice head kick!
Pesonen with the inside leg kick.
Pesonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pesonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds unleashes a big counter combination but Pesonen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Pesonen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pesonen.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pesonen throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pesonen fails with the takedown
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pesonen connects with the punch.
Pesonen looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pesonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Pesonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Pesonen is out of range.
Pesonen lands a slapping body shot.
Pesonen misses with a body shot.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pesonen scores with a body shot.

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 Jallu Pesonen.
Well Pesonen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jallu Pesonen!
A less than humble Jallu Pesonen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 220 Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Ali, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ali looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ali scores with a jab.
Ali connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ali moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali connects with a leg kick.
Reynolds cracks Ali with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Ali tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Ali connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
A jab from Ali misses.
Ali slips a jab from Reynolds.#TD2#
Ali shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Reynolds sneaks out the side door and pushes Ali away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.#T2#
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds walks into a left hand.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Ali.
Ali misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
Ali throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ali.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds catches Ali with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ali lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Ali lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a big counter combination but Ali scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looks like Reynolds has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Ali was just out of range.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Ali breaks away and moves out of range.
Ali throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali motions for Reynolds to come forward. Ali throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ali lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ali can pounce on him.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Ali.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Ali lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Reynolds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ali.
Ali scores with a body shot.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
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!
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali strikes.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ali.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali slips a jab from Reynolds.
Ali misses with a straight left.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sarfraz Ali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ali misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ali throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ali lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a leg kick
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ali swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ali tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ali is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses the body punch
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Ali slips the punch.
Ali looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ali.#T1#
Ali looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#KD#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Ali tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Ali back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Ali is rocked!
Ali waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Ali walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ali wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Ali misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a monster head kick that knocks Ali out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Human scores with a jab. Reynolds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from The Human.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
The Human has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Human fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Human throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Human misses with a straight left.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and The Human takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
The Human connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The Human tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Human on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Human stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Human works the jab nicely.#T1#
Reynolds throws a body punch but The Human moves out of range.
The Human throws a good cross that connects.
The Human is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Human throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Human scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The Human throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Reynolds catches The Human right on the button with a cross.
The Human scores with a hook.
The Human misses the jab.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Human lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
The Human rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Human blocking some punches.
The Human lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
The Human misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Human swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Human lands a nice shot to the body.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
That kick from The Human tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reynolds cracks The Human with an open hand slap.#T3#
Nice defenses there by The Human.
The Human fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Human ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a head kick that The Human semi-blocks.
The Human throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Human thinking.
A low kick from The Human is predictable there
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds takes one on the button.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
The Human throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
As The Human looks to move away, Reynolds throws a big counter combo but The Human just gets out of the way.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Human.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into The Human's ribs.
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 moves out of range of the leg kick from The Human.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reynolds misses the jab.#T4#
Reynolds slips a straight right by The Human.
The Human fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Human swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
The Human tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
The Human throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Human.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Human.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Human throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but The Human manages to avoid it.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but The Human slips the punch.
The Human throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Reynolds blocks the leg kick.
The Human fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
The Human misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finn The Human seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick from The Human, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Human bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Human lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
And The Human responds with a good body kick, but Reynolds manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from The Human misses its intended target.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but The Human breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
The Human has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Reynolds tries to move into range but The Human moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The Human stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The Human lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Human misses with a hook.
The Human throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Human throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Human throws a front kick aimed at Reynolds's knee but Reynolds avoids it well.
The Human throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
The Human throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The Human darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick from Reynolds lands but The Human takes it in his stride.
The Human shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Human bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Human thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by The Human there.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Human.
A jab from The Human misses.
The Human connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by The Human - just one landing.
The Human lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Human is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
The Human missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Human.
The Human throws a leg kick that misses.
Finn The Human seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for The Human.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A nice combination there by Reynolds.
The Human lands a head shot.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Human.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reynolds takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice jab there from Reynolds.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by The Human as he connects with a hook.
The Human throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Human tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from The Human.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
The Human lands a slapping body shot.
The Human misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
The Human avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Human throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds jabs The Human to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human connects with a nice looking jab.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Human looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
The Human throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
The Human throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Human throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Finn The Human 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!#R3#
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The Human throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Human misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Human buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human misses the shot to the body.
The Human moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Human.
The Human gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
A jab from The Human misses.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Human misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The Human lands the left hand.
The Human takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
A big left from The Human misses.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from The Human misses the target.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Human.
The Human's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Reynolds throws a hook but The Human blocks it.
The Human jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from The Human.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by The Human.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
The Human throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Human scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Human throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Human lunges at Reynolds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reynolds's hand.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The Human fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds misses the jab.
The Human misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
A low kick lands for The Human.
The Human throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
The Human misses with a looping left.
The Human lands a head shot.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
The Human swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The Human throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Human misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
The Human throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for The Human.
The Human connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Human bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by The Human.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by The Human.
The Human with a jab.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
The Human chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Human turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Human misses with a looping right.
The Human swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Human swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
The Human takes one on the button.
The Human waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
The Human throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#The Human is rocked!
The Human throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Human throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reynolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The Human tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
The Human dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Human tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
The Human thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Finn The Human comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Human has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finn The Human!
A very excited looking Finn The Human rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ICS 54
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Matsunaga throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Matsunaga has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reynolds is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Matsunaga's defenses. #T1#
Reynolds misses the body punch
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matsunaga scores with a head kick. Reynolds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matsunaga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
Matsunaga looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Matsunaga lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matsunaga swinging wildly here.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Matsunaga.#T2#
Matsunaga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsunaga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Matsunaga pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.#T3#
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matsunaga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Matsunaga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Matsunaga tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga lands with a right hand.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Matsunaga moves out of range.
Matsunaga thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Matsunaga finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynolds's head.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Matsunaga is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Reynolds wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga lands a jab.
Matsunaga throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
As Matsunaga tries to get set, Reynolds tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsunaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Matsunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Matsunaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Matsunaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matsunaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Matsunaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Matsunaga moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reynolds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Matsunaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matsunaga, as that shot connected.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matsunaga looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the body.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matsunaga ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Matsunaga checks it well.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
As Matsunaga looks to move away, Reynolds throws a big counter combo but Matsunaga just gets out of the way.#T2#
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands with a nice body kick.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matsunaga.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsunaga at a distance.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a nice looking body shot.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Matsunaga semi-blocks.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Matsunaga throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a double jab.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga keeps Reynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Matsunaga connects with the punch.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matsunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Matsunaga slips a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matsunaga clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Matsunaga avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Matsunaga cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick. #T1#
Reynolds moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matsunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Matsunaga throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds. #T2#
Jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matsunaga staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Matsunaga manages to circle out of the way.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matsunaga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsunaga walks into a left hand.
A jab from Matsunaga misses. #T3#
Matsunaga looks to throw the jab but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Matsunaga.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Matsunaga counters with a straight right hand.
Matsunaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Matsunaga. #T4#
Matsunaga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a big shot that misses.
Matsunaga scores with a leg kick.
Matsunaga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Matsunaga lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Matsunaga tenderised Reynolds's leg. Reynolds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Matsunaga was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Matsunaga tries to land a body kick
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Matsunaga.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Matsunaga shakes it off.
Matsunaga throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Matsunaga throws a body kick that misses.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matsunagas head.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matsunaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Matsunaga misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsunaga misses the target.
Matsunaga getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matsunaga throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.#T3#
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matsunaga.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A low kick from Matsunaga is predictable there
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Matsunaga is rocked!
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Matsunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matsunaga thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a good jab.#T4#
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!
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matsunaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Matsunaga to the mat! Matsunaga scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#That has opened up Futoshi Matsunaga's cut even more.
Matsunaga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matsunaga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Matsunaga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds tries to move into range but Matsunaga moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds is looking to counter the offense by Matsunaga and move into the clinch.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Matsunaga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reynolds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Matsunaga, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds. #T1#
Matsunaga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Matsunaga.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matsunaga with a nice calf kick.
Matsunaga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
A lazy left from Matsunaga finds it's target.
Matsunaga tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
Reynolds on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reynolds has time to react.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Matsunaga paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Matsunaga.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
A thudding body kick lands there by Matsunaga!
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Matsunaga avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Matsunaga. Beautiful body shot.
Matsunaga feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reynoldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga. #T3#
Matsunaga lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matsunaga with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Reynolds.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Matsunaga - that will leave a mark!
A big right from Matsunaga misses.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matsunaga manages to avoid it.
Matsunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Matsunaga was just out of range.
Matsunaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Matsunaga.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matsunaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matsunaga throws a head kick that half lands.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga connects with a single shot there.
Matsunaga connects with a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matsunaga throws a shot to the body.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a poor cross that misses
and Matsunaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matsunaga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
Futoshi Matsunaga is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Futoshi Matsunaga made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: ICS 49
Date: Aug 02, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a big shot that misses.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Ramirez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jab from Reynolds.#CUT#It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Reynolds misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Ramirez throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Ramirez responds with a good body kick, but Reynolds manages to step out the way in time.
Ramirez lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Ramirez jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramirez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds slips under a jab from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramirez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Ramirez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramirez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Ramirez pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.
Ramirez stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ramirez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramirez punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Ramirez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Ramirez moves out of range.
Ramirez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Reynolds might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirez throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramirez.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ramirez's elbow. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Ramirez both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Reynolds is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Ramirez counters with a nice right hand that sends Reynolds toppling to the canvas! Reynolds scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ramirez finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.#T2#
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ramirez lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Ramirez lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramirez misses the target.
Ramirez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Reynolds. #T3#
Ramirez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramirez stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez lands a head shot.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4#
Ramirez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Ramirez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramirez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds throws a big counter combination but Ramirez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ramirez. That one must have hurt.
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!
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Ramirez's head but Ramirez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ramirez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ramirez misses with a looping left.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range. #CL#
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Ramirez in a clinch.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Ramirez digs a right hand into Reynolds's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reynolds's gas tank.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Iker Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Ramirez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reynolds doesn't seem phased though.
Ramirez misses with a straight right.
Ramirez cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Ramirez throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez flicks out a counter leg kick but Reynolds steps away.
Ramirez tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Reynolds misses. #T3#
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Reynolds throws a counter high kick but Ramirez was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ramirez throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Ramirez throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramirez lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.#T4#
Ramirez lands a front kick.
Ramirez tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Ramirez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramirez.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iker Ramirez really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ramirez misses with a body punch
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Ramirez does it's job there.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Reynolds tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Reynolds shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Ramirez is backing up but Reynolds catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Ramirez covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Reynolds Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ICS 43
Date: Jul 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Lê.
Lê takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lê looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Lê throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lê dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Lê fakes the leg kick and cracks Reynolds in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Reynolds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lê rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Lê just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds.
Lê misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Lê scores with a nice head shot.
Lê bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Lê jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lê's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynolds under the eye.
Lê throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Lê. #T2#
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Lê scores with a nice right hand.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lê.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lê darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Lê clinches.
Lê working aggressively here.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lê lands with a right to the head.
Lê lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lê fails to land.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lê ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lê fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him. #T4#
The fighters circling - Lê throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Lê cracks Reynolds with a good jab.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Lê counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Lê clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quân Lê dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lê throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lê.
Lê connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reynolds. Reynolds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Lê to the mat! Lê scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Lê is rocked!
Lê with a hook.
Lê works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
Lê thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lê works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lê connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Lê.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Reynolds's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Lê moves away and avoids it.
Lê misses with a leg kick.
Lê lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Lê sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lê.
Lê misses with a wild body shot.
Lê digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
A slow jab from Lê misses its intended target.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lê.
Reynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lê is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Lê darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reynolds seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lê can turn it around.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL2#
Lê forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê digs a right hand underneath Reynolds's ribcage. Reynolds let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lê lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lê throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lê. Lê circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lê keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Lê misses.#CL2#
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quân Lê will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Lê circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lê, as that shot connected.
Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Lê throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lê manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lê tries to keep at a distance but Reynolds has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lê.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lê creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds tries to circle away but Lê has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lê - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Lê misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê misses with a punch to the body.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Lê lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Lê.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê blocking some punches.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lê or not. #T3#
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lê lands a left hand.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lê.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Lê controls his hands.
Lê lands a body punch.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Lê goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
Lê misses with some punches.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lês head. #BC2#
Lê breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds defending well as Lê loads up on a big left hand.
Lê looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lê scores with a body shot.
Lê lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Lê is looking to chop away at Reynolds's legs.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Cole Reynolds did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Lê staying out of range there.
Lê steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Lê moved out of range.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê lands with a good body shot.
Nice shot lands for Lê.
Lê lands a jab.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lê gets a clinch.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lê misses with a body punch. #T1#
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Lê doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lê is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lê prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds lands a body punch. #T2#
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lê.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A short right from Lê on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
Reynolds lands an uppercut.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
Lê blocks a body shot from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lê getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Lê swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lê connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Lê closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.#T4#
Lê lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lê swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Lê.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds blocks a leg kick.
Lê lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lê lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reynolds moves out of range as Lê throws a body kick.
Lê lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lê looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lê lands a jab.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Lê.
A low kick lands for Lê.
Lê misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Lê punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a counter high kick but Lê was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Lê.
Lê dips to his left and cracks Reynolds with an uppercut!#CL2#
Lê closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Reynolds misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Lê.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Lê.
Lê working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Lê works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Lê back against the cage.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds pushes Lê back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Reynolds.
Lê blocks an uppercut.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lê breaks the clinch.
Lê lands a nice looking body kick.#T3##CL2#
Lê rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lê has a couple of punches blocked by Reynolds.
Lê blocking some punches.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds works on Lê's body with a couple of short punches.
Lê wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Lê.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lê.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lê misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê misses with some punches.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Lê lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Lê blocks it.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.

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 Cole Reynolds.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:50

The fight is ruled a draw!
Cole Reynolds retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: ICS 39
Date: Jun 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noriega misses the body punch
and Noriega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noriega throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Noriega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noriega lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noriega misses with a kick to the body
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noriega.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noriega.
Noriega misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega misses the body punch
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noriega throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Noriega throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Noriega jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Noriega.
Noriega lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Noriega misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noriega lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noriega connects with a crisp jab.
Noriega fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Noriega moves out of range.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Noriega. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noriega lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Noriega rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Noriega.
Noriega misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Noriega uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noriega with the inside leg kick.
Noriega lands a jab to the nose.
Reynolds lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Noriega misses with a low kick. #T3#
Noriega throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noriega throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Noriega lands with a nice body kick.
Noriega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Noriega throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Noriega. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Noriega throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reynolds.
Good exchange - Reynolds coming out on top.
Reynolds swings for the body but Noriega moves out of range.
Noriega connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Noriega dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Noriega throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Noriega swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Noriega has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pablo Noriega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Noriega moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds. #BC2#
Noriega breaks the clinch.
Noriega takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Noriega will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds is looking to counter the offense by Noriega and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Noriega clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Noriega manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Noriega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Noriega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Noriega was just out of range.
Noriega misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noriega scores with a decent looking hook.
Noriega blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Noriega misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Noriega catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Noriega.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Noriega.
Good leg kick by Noriega. #T1#
Noriega throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Noriega is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Pablo Noriega has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reynolds! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power swings widly with a right hand
and Power takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power tries to counter by closing the distance.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReynolds.
Power misses with a double jab.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Power.
Power takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Power throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Power punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power connects with a looping right hand. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Power has knocked Reynolds down with a huge combo! Power steps away and waves a wobbly Reynolds back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Reynolds is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Power lands a big head kick that sends Reynolds tumbling to the mat! Power takes a step backwards and waves Reynolds back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Reynolds avoids the head kick by Power.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Power semi-blocks.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Power misses
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Power moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Reynolds.#T4#
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Power checks it #CL2#
and Power moves into the clinch.#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Power looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Power misses with a kick to the body
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Power throws a fast counter high kick but Reynolds manages to duck under it in time.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power lands with a kick to the ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds throws a jab when Power was well out of range.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Power dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Reynolds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Power throws a body kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Power drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Power.
Power misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power missing with knees to the body.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Power throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds moves out of range as Power throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power misses with a body shot.
As Power looks to move away, Reynolds throws a big counter combo but Power just gets out of the way.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Power semi-blocks.
Power scores with a head kick.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#ROC#
Power is rocked!
Reynolds drops Power with a straight right hand, right on the button! Reynolds follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Cole Reynolds was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ICS 25
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Intruder lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
Intruder loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Intruder misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Intruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Intruder misses its intended target.
Intruder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Reynolds misses its target.
Intruder with a poor takedown #CL#
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds is leaning against Intruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
A short right from Reynolds.
A nice right hand lands inside from Intruder.
Intruder prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Intruder is leaning against Reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.#T2##TD2#
Intruder lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Intruder working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Intruder is controlling well.
Reynolds moves into full guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Intruder from controlling successfully.
Intruder throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reynolds won't allow Intruder to sweep him here. #T3#
Intruder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds won't allow Intruder to sweep him here.
Reynolds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Intruder 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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Intruder is retaining full guard.
Intruder keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Intruder fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Intruder throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
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 Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#
It looks like Bed Intruder has been cut.
Intruder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Intruder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Intruder tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Intruder takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T1#
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Intruder to score with a decent uppercut.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Intruder.
A telegraphed right hand from Intruder misses the target.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Intruder slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Intruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Intruder clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Intruder.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Intruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Intruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Intruder manages to avoid it.#T2#
Intruder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Reynolds pushes Intruder up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds cracks Intruder with a nice body shot.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds pushes Intruder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Intruder.
A short left from Intruder.
Intruder blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards. #TD2#
Intruder turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES#
Reynolds throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Intruder moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reynolds lands a high kick!
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Intruder.#T4#
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Intruder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Intruder takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Intruder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reynolds defends well and Intruder ends up having to push Reynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Intruder counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well.
Intruder with a hook.
Intruder lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Intruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Intruder scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Intruder misses.
Reynolds lands a jab-cross combination.
Intruder tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Intruder throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Intruder lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Intruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Intruder tries to get set, Reynolds tries to push him back and clinch up but Intruder manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Intruder moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Intruder takes a shot to the head.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Intruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Good body shot from Intruder.
Intruder presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
I was talking to Reynolds's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards. #T2#
Intruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Intruder tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Intruder pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Intruder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Intruder's gas tank.
Intruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Intruder is rocked!
Intruder blocking some punches.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Intruder.
Intruder blocking some punches. #T3#
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Intruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Intruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Intruder is looking for a takedown.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bed Intruder.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside. #T4#
Intruder pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands with a right to the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Intruder controls his hands.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Intruder controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bed Intruder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Intruder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reynolds.
Intruder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Intruder misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Intruder misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Intruder wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Intruder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynolds moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Reynolds catches Intruder right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Intruder.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Intruder cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Intruder gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Reynolds gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Intruder.
Reynolds drops Intruder with a huge uppercut! Intruder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reynolds is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
After the fight, Cole Reynolds was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: ICS 15
Date: Mar 15, 2020

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Ali there.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali's corner calls for a 1-2. Ali obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ali cracks Reynolds with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ali misses with a right hand #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ali! Reynolds lets Ali back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Ali is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Ali connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Ali throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Sarfraz Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down. #T1#
Ali wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali scores with the left hand. Reynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Ali will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds throws a quick counter head kick but Ali was just out of range.
Ali wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ali tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Ali.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ali.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T2#
Ali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ali. Reynolds shrugs it off though.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ali keeps Reynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Ali connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Ali clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ali.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.
Ali tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ali throws a right hand that misses
and Ali takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ali tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reynolds is able to avoid easily.
Ali throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Ali throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
A big right from Ali misses. #KD#
Reynolds lands a big uppercut and Ali crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ali looks OK. Reynolds waves Ali back to his feet!
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Ali finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Ali misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends Ali toppling to the canvas! Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
Ali scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Ali throws a shot to the body.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Ali takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ali.
Ali throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ali.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Ali misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right that sends Ali to the canvas! Reynolds follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds retains his featherweight title!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEC 695
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!
Reynolds takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trump scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Trump misses.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Trump's shoulder, as Trump tries to avoid the shot.
Trump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Trump misses with a looping left.
Reynolds misses with a straight left. #T1#
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds misses with a hook
and Trump counters with a nice body shot.
Trump avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Trump.
Trump is looking to clinch.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trump's hands.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trump. #T2#
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trump tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.
Reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trump throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trump appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Trump's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trump misses with a combination
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.#T3#
Trump fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trump connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
No joy there for Trump, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trump throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Trump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Trump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trump swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Trump blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Trump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trump throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Trump throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Trump.
Trump looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Trump on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Trump takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Reynolds catches Trump right on the button with a cross.
Reynolds cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Trump is rocked!
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trump.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trump with a body shot.#T2#
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Trump is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trump seems to have got his legs back now.
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Trump might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Trump wants to clinch up but Reynolds keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.#T3#
Trump misses with a looping right.
Trump swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Trump tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds throws a hook but Trump avoids it easily.
Trump tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trump misses with a series of wild punches.
Reynolds let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Trump throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trump lands the left hand.
Trump takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trump clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Trump moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump throws a big counter combination but Reynolds scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Trump moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Trump wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Trump.
Reynolds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reynolds scores with a head kick. Trump tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Trump moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Trump fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Trump moved out of range.
Trump swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trump ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Trump tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Trump's head but Trump sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trump jabs at Reynolds's body.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trump.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch.
Trump falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Trump swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Trump lands a body shot.
Reynolds swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trump throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Trump throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trump blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
A counter left hand to the body from Trump misses its target.
Trump bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
Trump connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Trump throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Trump didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Trump moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Trump avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trump throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Trump rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Trump misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Trump. #TD#
Trump jumps into guard, dragging Reynolds to the mat. #SU2#
Reynolds gets to his feet. Trump looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Trump bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trump tries to counter by clinching up but Reynolds breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Trump.
Trump misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Trump misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a good, hard body kick but Trump shrugs it off. #T3#
Trump misses with the combination.
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Trump is looking to counter punch.
Trump avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
A little feinted left hand from Trump on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trump was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
As Reynolds tries to get set, Trump tries to push him back and clinch up but Reynolds manages to avoid the attempt.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Trump moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Trump is looking to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch.#CL#
Trump has managed to clinch.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trump's elbow.
Trump tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump 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. Trump gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trump lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds slips a straight right by Trump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hillary Trump will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Trump connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds takes a swing at Trump's ribcage but misses.
Trump throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds is trying to counter with his kicks.
Trump tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trump stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trump swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trump.
Trump avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trump looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trump fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Hillary Trump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Trump uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Trump takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trump looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Trump misses the target.
Trump walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Trump clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Trump trying to land knees to the body.
Trump goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Trump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
A body shot lands from Trump.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Trump blocking some punches.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trump stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Trump.
Good body shot from Trump.
Reynolds is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trump blocking some punches.
Hillary Trump has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Trump as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Reynolds.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Trump scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trump softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Trump.
Trump misses with a punch to the body.
Trump misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Trump.
Trump blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trump is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Trump fails to land.
Trump throws a head punch that misses.
Trump tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Trump back against the cage.
Trump pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!

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 Hillary Trump.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: ICS 3
Date: Jan 15, 2020

#R1#
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Punch Out Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ramirez pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Ramirez.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ramirez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramirez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Reynolds releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez tried to counter with a leg kick but Reynolds avoided it.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
Reynolds cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ramirez.
Ramirez misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ramirez 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 Reynolds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reynolds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ramirez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Iker Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well.
A solid body kick from Ramirez. #T2#
Reynolds moves out of range as Ramirez throws a body kick.
Ramirez scores with a leg kick.
Ramirez scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ramirez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a body shot
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick
and Ramirez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Ramirez semi-blocks. #CUT2#
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.#T3#
Ramirez connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#
Ramirez is rocked!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ramirez clean off his feet! He's out cold! Reynolds stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds is the new featherweight champion!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride Xmas
Date: Dec 25, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Reynolds misses.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
OByrne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
OByrne throws a right hand that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OByrne catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. OByrne saw that one coming.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from OByrne.#T1#
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but OByrne slips the punch.
It seemed like OByrne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reynolds throws a hook but OByrne avoids it easily.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from OByrne.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from OByrne misses.
Reynolds looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
OByrne on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
OByrne with a jab.#ROC2#
Reynolds is rocked!#T2#
OByrne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
OByrne needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.#ROC#
OByrne is rocked!
OByrne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OByrne staying out of range there.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OByrne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
A leg kick checked by OByrne.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OByrne.
OByrne feints a counter leg kick.
OByrne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and OByrne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp one two that drops OByrne! Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves OByrne to his feet! OByrne is in big trouble!
OByrne is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?#KD2#
OByrne cracks Reynolds with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reynolds looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can OByrne finish him?
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 steps in with a hook that catches OByrne right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reynolds follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! OByrne looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Pride FC 64
Date: Dec 04, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Ho Joy off the cage and back into range.
Ho Joy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ho Joy's hands.
Ho Joy misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ho Joy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reynoldss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Do Ho Joy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Ho Joy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho Joy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Ho Joy misses its intended target.
Ho Joy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big right from Ho Joy misses.
Reynolds misses the jab.#T1#
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Ho Joy.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Joy connects with a jab.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Ho Joy finish him?
Ho Joy lands with a nice body kick.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Ho Joy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Ho Joy moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Ho Joy throwing a counter right hand but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Ho Joy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ho Joy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot lands for Ho Joy.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Ho Joy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good, hard body kick but Ho Joy shrugs it off.
Ho Joy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a left right combination that sends Ho Joy crashing to the mat - Reynolds wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Ho Joy out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Do Ho Joy was interviewed post fight and said 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.

Event: Pride FC 58
Date: Nov 13, 2019

#R1#
Gin tries to clinch up.
Gin misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Gin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Gin.
Gin throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gin looks to throw a body kick
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Gin.
Gin misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Gin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.#T1#
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reynolds tries to bum rush Gin with a series of wild strikes but Gin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gin misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gin is out of range.
Gin throws a big counter head kick but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gin misses with a body kick.
A head kick by Gin misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Gin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gin misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jargon Gin has been cut.#T2#
Gin walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Gin is rocked!
Gin throws a body shot but no joy.
Gin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds checks a low kick from Gin.
Gin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gin throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.#KD#
Reynolds cracks Gin with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gin looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reynolds finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Gin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Reynolds 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gin misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Gin throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Gin throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Gin is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gin misses.
The fighters circling - Gin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gin throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gin misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gin. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds throwing a counter right hand but Gin manages to avoid it.#T4#
Gin misses with a wild body shot.
Gin swinging wildly here.
Gin lands a head kick!
Gin moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Gin dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
Gin misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
And Reynolds counters with a quick kick to the body but Gin blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jargon Gin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Gin off balance momentarily.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gin slips under a jab from Reynolds.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Gin misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Reynolds drops Gin with a beautiful combination! Gin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reynolds is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gin lands a jab to Reynolds's midsection.
A big right from Reynolds misses. #T1#
Gin scores with a nice strike.
Gin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Reynolds cracks Gin with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gin tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Reynolds pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gin is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Pride FC 53
Date: Oct 23, 2019

#R1#
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Matsunaga has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Matsunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a low kick.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Matsunaga moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits. #T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Matsunaga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matsunaga throws out the jab.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matsunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reynolds gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Matsunaga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matsunaga with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Matsunaga coming out on top.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matsunaga ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reynolds.
Matsunaga scores with a jab.
Matsunaga throws a series of strikes that have Reynolds backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga lands a really nice looking cross but Reynolds seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.#T2#
Matsunaga misses with a straight left.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga checks the leg kick.
Matsunaga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga throws a series of punches but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Matsunaga steps away.
Good standup being displayed there by Matsunaga as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Matsunaga throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Matsunaga misses its intended target.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.#CUT2#
It looks like Futoshi Matsunaga has been cut.
A jab from Matsunaga does it's job there.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matsunaga lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga. #T4#
Reynolds cracks the inside of Matsunaga's front leg.
Matsunaga moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matsunaga misses with a looping left.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matsunaga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matsunaga saw that one coming.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Matsunaga ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
As Reynolds backs away, Matsunaga returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Matsunaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
A jab from Matsunaga finds it's way through Reynolds's defenses.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Matsunaga has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga connects with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Matsunaga avoids it.#T1#
Matsunaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Matsunaga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds slips a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Matsunaga is looking to counter punch.
Matsunaga lands a head shot.
Matsunaga throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Matsunaga throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Futoshi Matsunaga is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matsunaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsunaga misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Matsunaga 's knee.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Matsunaga takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsunaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Matsunaga's leg but Matsunaga calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Matsunaga throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Matsunaga looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Matsunaga throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsunaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matsunaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matsunaga scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matsunaga lands with an overhand left.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Matsunaga takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Matsunaga with a hook.#T4#
Matsunaga throws a leg kick but Reynolds moved away.
Matsunaga missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matsunaga tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga catches Reynolds with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matsunaga lands a jab-cross combination.
Matsunaga throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds counters with a good low kick that Matsunaga was not able to check.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Matsunaga slips the punch.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matsunaga loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Futoshi Matsunaga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Futoshi Matsunaga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Matsunaga.
Nice straight punches there by Matsunaga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Matsunaga clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Matsunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsunaga slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matsunaga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Matsunaga lands with a hook. Reynolds tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Matsunaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds. #T1#
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matsunaga swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Matsunaga.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - Matsunaga had a free shot at his head there.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
enabling Matsunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matsunaga strikes.
Reynolds moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Matsunaga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reynolds's calf.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matsunaga throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Matsunaga sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Matsunaga tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A cross from Matsunaga lands.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
Matsunaga cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Matsunaga lands the left hand.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga misses with a looping right.
As Matsunaga backs off Reynolds throws a huge counter combo but Matsunaga manages to avoid it all.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matsunaga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds throws a counter combo.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range. #T4#
Matsunaga lands with a straight right. Reynolds didn't see that one coming.
Futoshi Matsunaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Matsunaga connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the leg kick from Matsunaga.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Matsunaga avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Matsunaga. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds cracks Matsunaga with a good jab.
Matsunaga lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Futoshi Matsunaga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Matsunaga, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Futoshi Matsunaga!
A victorious Futoshi Matsunaga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Pride FC 49
Date: Oct 02, 2019

#R1#
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramirez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Ramirez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reynolds throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez throws a good cross that connects.
Reynolds throws a push kick but Ramirez slaps the foot to one side.
Ramirez throws a quick counter head kick but Reynolds was just out of range.#T1#
Ramirez misses with a jab to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ramirez looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Ramirez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramirez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Iker Ramirez has been cut.
Ramirez throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ramirez is looking to counter punch.
Reynolds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T2#
Ramirez moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
As Reynolds looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Reynolds just gets out of the way.
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 Ramirez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramirez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramirez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T3#
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
enabling Ramirez to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Ramirez throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Ramirez finish him?
Reynolds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez lands a slapping body shot.
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramirez.
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!
Ramirez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Ramirez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Ramirez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iker Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ramirez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ramirez might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight right hand.
Ramirez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Reynolds! He's out on his feet! Ramirez rushes in and drops Reynolds with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iker Ramirez!
Iker Ramirez retains his featherweight title!
Iker Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 43
Date: Sep 01, 2019

#R1#
Lomachenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Lomachenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Reynolds.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Lomachenko.
Reynolds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at Seppes Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lomachenko scores with a jab.
Lomachenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomachenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lomachenko moves away from the strike by Reynolds. #TD2#
Lomachenko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
Lomachenko wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.#T1#
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lomachenko postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lomachenko throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lomachenko's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!#REVR#
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard. #T2#
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.
Reynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU#
Reynolds stands up and waves to Lomachenko to follow him.
Reynolds takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lomachenko shoots for a takedown but Reynolds saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lomachenko throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds is looking to counter punch.
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a good, hard body kick but Lomachenko shrugs it off.
Lomachenko swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lomachenko shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lomachenko has a takedown stuffed.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lomachenko's head backwards.
Lomachenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lomachenko off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
A left lands for Lomachenko.#T4#
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Lomachenko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lomachenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lomachenko fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
Reynolds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Lomachenko shoots in.#TD2#
Reynolds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lomachenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Reynolds is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables Lomachenko to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lomachenko dives into side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Lomachenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lomachenko goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reynolds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lomachenko but great work by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lomachenko's legs.
Reynolds controls the position.
Lomachenko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Reynolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lomachenko can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lomachenko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reynolds tries to kick Lomachenko off but Lomachenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
Lomachenko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Lomachenko's back. He's all about the action.
Lomachenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Reynolds makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A jab from Lomachenko misses.
Reynolds jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
Lomachenko cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lomachenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for Lomachenko on that attempt.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lomachenko shoots in but Reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Lomachenko misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds clobbers Lomachenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lomachenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.#T3##TD2#
Lomachenko gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Reynolds bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lomachenko throws a sloppy body shot
and Reynolds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lomachenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lomachenko really felt that one!
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Lomachenko with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lomachenko ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomachenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Reynolds misses with a hook. Lomachenko ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
A swing and a miss from Lomachenko.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the body from Lomachenko misses
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Lomachenko's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Reynolds before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Pride FC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOByrne.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne lands a jab.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Reynolds. #T2#
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
OByrne is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from OByrne
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from OByrne. #T3#
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
OByrne misses with a body shot #KD2#
and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends OByrne toppling to the canvas! OByrne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
OByrne misses the body punch #KD2#
and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops OByrne! Reynolds lets OByrne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is stalking OByrne. OByrne circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reynolds, and it's lights out! OByrne really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Pride FC 34
Date: Jul 20, 2019

#R1#
Yeboah scores with a shot to the body.
Yeboah takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Yeboah shoots and misses
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reynolds in his tracks.
Yeboah throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Yeboah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reynolds to the ground. Yeboah is now in Reynolds's guard.
Yeboah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds controlling Yeboah's posture. #SUB#
Yeboah drops back looking for a leg! Reynolds is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reynolds manages to kick Yeboah off! Yeboah jumps back into Reynolds's guard.
Yeboah controlling from the top position. #T1#
Yeboah tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.
Reynolds wants to stand up but Yeboah is controlling him. #SUB#
Yeboah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reynolds is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yeboah, into his guard. #REVB#
Reynolds is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yeboah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reynolds's guard. #REVR#
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control the position here.
Yeboah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Yeboah from controlling successfully.
Yeboah works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Yeboah prevents Reynolds from standing back up.
Yeboah trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Yeboah seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Yeboah is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yeboah trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
Yeboah is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Yeboah is controlling well.
Yeboah moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is not content to let Yeboah control the position. #SUB#
Yeboah goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reynolds has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yeboah but great work by Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reynolds has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeboah.
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeboah throws a good cross that connects.
Yeboah scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Yeboah comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yeboah misses with a body punch
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah misses the shot to the body.
Yeboah connects with a leg kick. Reynolds looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yeboah tries to clinch
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Donk. Yeboah catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
Yeboah looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeboah lands a jab to the nose.
Yeboah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yeboah goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Yeboah scoring well with a low kick there.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.
Reynolds takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!#T2#
Yeboah looks to clinch
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Yeboah finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeboah scores with a punch to the head.
Yeboah throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Good shot there by Yeboah.
Yeboah jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Yeboah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Yeboah keeps Reynolds at a distance using the push kick.
Reynolds cracks Yeboah with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yeboah misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Yeboah is rocked!
Reynolds bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Yeboah throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Yeboah shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeboah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Reynolds cracks Yeboah with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reynolds has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yeboah to stand back up!
Oh Yeboah is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from hell that sends Yeboah clean off his feet! He's out cold! Reynolds stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Pride FC 27
Date: Jun 22, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for The Man on that attempt.
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by The Man. The Man maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
The Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds pushes The Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds is working The Man over against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
The Man has picked Reynolds up - he's going for a ride! The Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The Man works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but The Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Man is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Man is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Man is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it. #T4#
The Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reynolds wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Man trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man lands with a good body shot.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Reynolds misses.
The Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds cracks the inside of The Man's front leg.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Man. #CL2#
The Man moves into the clinch.#T1#
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
The Man working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with some punches. #T3#
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
The Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but The Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
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 avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man. #T4#
Reynolds keeping hold of The Man's head, controlling as best he can.
The Man is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds tries to roll over but The Man keeps him under control.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Man.
Reynolds managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cole Reynolds 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
The Man avoids a kick to the body.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Reynolds.
The Man misses with a straight right. #CL2#
The Man clinches up against the cage.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by The Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from The Man. #T2#
The Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Man throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but The Man avoids it.
The Man slips under a jab from Reynolds.
The Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow The Man down.
The Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds backing away here, and The Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
The Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
The Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reynolds scores with a kick to the body.
The Man misses with a body kick.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Man throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and The Man only half commits.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Man in his tracks.
The Man throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
The Man moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as The Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Man can pounce on him.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
The Man darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: EFC Matusov vs Trudeau
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but Feltre ducks down to avoid it.
Feltre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Feltre moves out of range of the strikes.
Feltre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Feltre fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds throws a leg kick that misses.
Feltre slips under a jab.
Feltre quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Feltre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Feltre.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Feltre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reynolds's knee momentarily.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Feltre counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Feltre cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.#T1#
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Feltre moved out of range.
Feltre misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Feltre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Feltre misses with a body shot.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Feltre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Feltre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Feltre's shoulder, as Feltre tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from Feltre. #T2#
Nice body kick there by Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Feltre checks it well.
Feltre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feltre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Feltre counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Feltre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Feltre lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Feltre throws a leg kick which misses Reynolds's front leg but catches the back leg as Reynolds tries to avoid it.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Feltre. Feltre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Feltre.
Feltre doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Feltre on the side of the head.
Feltre misses with a few strikes there.
Feltre throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.
Feltre swinging wildly here.
Feltre throws a chopping leg kick but Reynolds manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reynolds attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Feltre throws a front kick aimed at Reynolds's knee but Reynolds avoids it well.
Feltre swings widly with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Reynolds. #ROC2#
Feltre is rocked!
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Oh Feltre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Reynolds throws a jab when Feltre was well out of range.
Feltre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Feltre takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Feltre seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Feltre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Feltre counters with a head kick. That will keep Reynolds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice jab there from Reynolds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cole Reynolds 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.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Feltre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Feltre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds tries to score with a low kick but Feltre moves his leg out of the way.
Feltre appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Feltre misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Feltre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Feltre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Feltre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Feltre.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Feltre moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Feltre does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.#T1#
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Feltre takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Feltre moves out of range of the strikes.
Feltre cracks the inside of Reynolds's front leg.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Good leg kick by Feltre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
Feltre drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds works the jab nicely.
Feltre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Reynolds is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Feltre like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Feltre from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: EFC Ruenroeng vs Built 2
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feltre. That one must have hurt.
A low kick from Feltre misses
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Feltre thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Feltre counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
Feltre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Feltre there.
Feltre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Feltre just misses with a punch to the body.
Feltre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Feltre misses with a body shot
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Feltre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Feltre throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reynolds on the side of the head.
Feltre thuds his right hand into Reynolds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feltre.
Feltre cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Feltre scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Feltre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Feltre uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reynolds has time to react.
Feltre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Feltre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Feltre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Feltre lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Feltre is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Feltre down. #T3#
Reynolds misses with an uppercut
and Feltre counters with a body kick that stops Reynolds in his tracks momentarily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Feltre.
A low kick from Feltre misses
and Reynolds counters with a good low kick that Feltre was not able to check.
Feltre takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds is trying to counter with his kicks.
Feltre feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down.
Feltre throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
Feltre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Feltre.
Feltre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Feltre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Feltre. Beautiful body shot.
Feltre ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Feltre looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Feltre misses
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Feltre there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Feltre lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Feltre cracks Reynolds with an open hand slap.
Feltre misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Feltre. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Feltre's head but Feltre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Feltre throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and Feltre only half commits.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Feltre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feltre throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Feltre jabs at Reynolds's body.#T1#
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Feltre slips the punch.
Feltre scores with a body shot.
Feltre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Feltre moves away and avoids it.
Feltre swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Feltre lands with an uppercut that bounces Reynolds off the cage and back into range.
Feltre lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Felipe Feltre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feltre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
Feltre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Feltre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Feltre has got the better of the exchanges.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#
Feltre is rocked!#T3#
Feltre throws a one two combo.
Oh Feltre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Felipe Feltre is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reynolds.
Feltre seems to have got his legs back now.
Feltre misses with a hook
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Feltre lands a nice looking body shot.
Feltre scores with a nice strike.
Feltre moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Feltre finish him?
Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Feltre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Feltre tries to counter by clinching up but Reynolds breaks away and moves out of range.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Feltre blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A low kick from Reynolds misses
and Feltre counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feltre bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Feltre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Feltre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Feltre.
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feltre.
Feltre checks the leg kick.
Feltre misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felipe Feltre dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Feltre throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Feltre needs to keep his hands up - Reynolds had a free shot at his head there.
Feltre lands with a shot to the body.
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Feltre misses with a head kick.
Feltre moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Feltre finds it's target.
Feltre throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Feltre steps away.
Feltre darts in trying to clinch
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Feltre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!
Feltre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Feltre counters with a good, hard body kick but Reynolds shrugs it off.
Feltre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds drops his hands momentarily and Feltre takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Feltre.
Reynolds counters with a body kick.#T2#
Feltre works the jab nicely.
Feltre misses with the combination.
Feltre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Feltre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Feltre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
A solid leg kick lands there for Feltre.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Feltre, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Feltre tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
A jab lands there for Feltre.
Feltre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4##CL#
Feltre pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Feltre.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feltre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
Feltre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Feltre.
Feltre tries to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Feltre punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Feltre lands a slapping body shot.
Felipe Feltre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Feltre wants to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Felipe Feltre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Feltre has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felipe Feltre!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Felipe Feltre made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: EFC Izmir vs Kagonbo
Date: Mar 30, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Viking.
Viking throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Viking uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Techno Viking seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viking misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Reynolds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viking.
Viking slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Viking looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viking looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Viking. Those never looked like landing.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Viking takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Viking throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a low kick, right behind Viking 's knee.
Viking has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Viking's shoulder, as Viking tries to avoid the shot.
Viking is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Jab, jab by Viking - just one landing.
Viking slips a straight right by Reynolds.
A jab from Viking misses.
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.#CL2#
Viking fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
Viking lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds wants to break free but Viking has control.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viking lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Viking clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Reynolds scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reynolds.
Viking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viking is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viking is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viking misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Viking should have avoided that one. #ROC#
Viking is rocked!
Reynolds works the jab nicely.
Viking is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Viking lands a nice shot to the body.
Viking throws a one two combo.
Reynolds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Viking's front leg but catches the back leg as Viking tries to avoid it.
Viking throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viking seems to have recovered his senses.
A jab lands there for Viking.
Viking throws a sloppy body shot
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick.
Viking misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice low kick that buckles Viking's knee momentarily.
Viking throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Viking crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1#
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Head does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Head feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Head blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds walks into a straight right hand from Head.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds misses with a lunging right hand
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Head connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down. #T3#
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Head tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Head connects with a body shot.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Head.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Head thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.#T1#
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Head misses the jab.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reynolds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Head scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T3#
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Head's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Head has got the better of the exchanges.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head walks into a left hand.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds. #T1#
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Head misses.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Head.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head misses with a body kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T2#
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head lands with a right hand.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head misses with a body shot.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Head throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a head kick. #T3#
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Nice jab there from Head.
Reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Head lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Head slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Head blocks a jab.
Garrick Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
After the fight, Garrick Head was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Syn 614 Slice vs Magufuli
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Misha Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Collins's calf.
Reynolds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Collins checks a low kick from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Collins. That did some damage!
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Collins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Reynolds lunges at Collins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Collins's hand.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Collins looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Collins misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Collins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Collins lands with a punch from half guard.
Collins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Reynolds is positioning himself well to prevent Collins advancing to mount.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Collins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up. #T3#
Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Collins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Collins throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collins content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Collins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Collins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins chips away with some ground and pound.
Collins throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Collins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Collins being controlled here momentarily.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Misha Collins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Collins misses with a takedown attempt - Reynolds sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Collins fails with the takedown.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Collins throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins lands a body shot.
Good work by Collins as he checks the leg kick.
Collins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Collins saw that one coming.
Collins is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds slips a jab from Collins.#T1#
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Collins catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
Collins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Collins.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Collins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Collins persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reynolds defends it well.
Reynolds has hold of Collins's hands but Collins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Collins's head to control him but Collins postures up.
Collins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Collins prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reynolds has his hands clasped together around Collins's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Collins is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Collins wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Collins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Misha Collins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Reynolds's temple. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Collins there.
Reynolds trying to control but Collins postures up.
Collins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reynolds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Reynolds keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but Reynolds defends it.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Reynolds won't allow Collins to pass to mount.
Collins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reynolds holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Misha Collins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Collins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collins lands in his opponent's guard.
Collins distracts Reynolds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Collins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins 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 controls Collins momentarily but Collins frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Collins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds looking to control. #T1#
Collins throws a big right hand that misses.
Collins postures up.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Collins.
Collins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins is looking to advance position but Reynolds has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Collins is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hands Factory ($750/Month), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Collins is just holding on here. Reynolds manages to take his back.
Collins is trying to break free.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reynolds with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Reynolds controlling from mount. #T2#
Reynolds is trying to take his opponent's back.
Collins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Collins gets back to half guard.
Reynolds is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Collins keeps working.
Collins is looking to control Reynolds's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Collins avoid being mounted?#T3#
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.#SUB#
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Collins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reynolds has picked Collins up and slammed him! Collins can't keep hold of the triangle and Reynolds manages to pass to side control!
Collins tries to improve position but can't.
Collins avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Misha Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds throws a strike aimed at the side of Collins's head but Collins avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cole Reynolds.
I think Collins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Collins!
Misha Collins really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ABW 184 Reynold - Verygood
Date: Dec 18, 2018

#R1#
Verygood thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Verygood throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Verygood scores with a jab.
Verygood misses with a series of wild punches.
Verygood misses with a body shot.
Reynolds half committed to a counter leg kick.
Verygood ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Verygood throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verygood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Verygood throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Verygood jumps back.
Verygood now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Verygood didn't see that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
A good leg kick by Reynolds.
Verygood walks into a left hand.
Reynolds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A lazy left from Verygood finds it's target.
A shot to the liver by Verygood. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Verygood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Verygood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Reynolds takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Verygood misses with a straight right.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there. #KD2#
Verygood lands a big head kick that sends Reynolds tumbling to the mat! Verygood takes a step backwards and waves Reynolds back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Reynolds is rocked!
Verygood looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Verygood throws a monster overhand right that drops Reynolds! Verygood follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Verygood!
Kurt Verygood is the new bantamweight champion!
Kurt Verygood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ABW 177 Matonen - Reynolds
Date: Nov 20, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Matonen tries to land a leg kick but Reynolds saw it coming and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Matonen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matonen throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reynolds.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Matonen off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Matonen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matonen is looking to counter the offense by Reynolds and move into the clinch.
Matonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Matonen throws a shot to the body.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Matonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reynolds.#CL2#
Reynolds clinches up with Matonen and pushes him back against the cage.
Matonen pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Matonen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Matonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Matonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. #BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matonen. Matonen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reynolds has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reynolds jabs at Matonen's body.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Matonen tries a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Reynolds showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matonen.
Matonen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Reynolds is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matonen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matonen can pounce on him.
Reynolds moves out of range as Matonen strikes.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Matonen throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and Matonen only half commits.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one.
Reynolds misses with a right hand
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Reynolds works Matonen's body with a nice hook.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds takes a swing at Matonen's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen avoids it easily.
Jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to throw a body kick
and Matonen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Matonen thumps Reynolds with a low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Matonen throws a low kick, looking for Reynolds's leg but Reynolds calmly moves out of range.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Reynolds avoided it.
Reynolds motions for Matonen to come forward. Reynolds throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Matonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Matonen slips the punch.
Reynolds throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Matonen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Come on Matonen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds is trying to break free.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Matonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Matonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reynolds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Matonen moves out of range.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Matonen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Matonen closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Matonen tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Matonen on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds lands a nice looking body kick.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Matonen.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Matonen.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
Matonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Reynolds.#T3#
Matonen drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Matonen misses.
Reynolds cracks the inside of Matonen's front leg.
Matonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds swings widly with a right hand
and Matonen counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Matonen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matonen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen blocks a jab.
Matonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Matonen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matonen blocks a leg kick.
Matonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!#CL#
Matonen clinches.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matonen misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Matonen is looking to wear down Reynolds with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Matonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Matonen works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Matonen trying to stall but Reynolds improves his position.
Matonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen scores with a hook to the body.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Matonen misses with some punches.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Good body shot from Matonen.
Matonen tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Matonen avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Matonen.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Matonen blocking some punches.
Matonen looking to stall.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen effectively controlling the action here.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands. #BC#
Matonen breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a jab to Matonen's midsection.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matonen.#T2#
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matonen wants to slow Reynolds down by chopping away at his legs.
Reynolds cracks Matonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reynolds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen looks for the body kick but Reynolds saw that one coming.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matonen throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Matonen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Matonen pushes Reynolds away with a front kick.#T3#
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
As Reynolds tries to get set, Matonen tries to push him back and clinch up but Reynolds manages to avoid the attempt.
Matonen tries to score with a low kick but Reynolds moves his leg out of the way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reynolds. Matonen shrugs it off though. #CL#
Reynolds tries to keep at a distance but Matonen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a body punch.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Usko Matonen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.#BC#
Matonen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen misses with a low kick.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matonen manages to avoid it.
Reynolds thumps Matonen with a low kick.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Matonen's ribs.
Matonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Matonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.#CL#
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Matonen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Matonen's ribs.
Reynolds fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matonen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matonen connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Matonen down.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen blocks the body kick. #T1#
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
Matonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Matonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
Matonen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Matonen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Matonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Matonen misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Matonen's defenses. #T2#
Matonen lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.
Matonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reynolds checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Despite the aggression on Reynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but Matonen avoids it.
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!
Matonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
Matonen misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Matonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Matonen's head.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matonen defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen walks into a left hand. #T3#
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Matonen's leg but Matonen calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Matonen's head but Matonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matonen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reynolds checks it well. #CL#
Matonen clinches.
Matonen pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
Matonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Matonen works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Reynolds is predictable there
and Matonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Matonen is out of range.
Matonen jabs at Reynolds's body.
Matonen defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Matonen checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws an off balance right hand
and Matonen counters with a left to the body.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Matonen didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice defenses there by Matonen.
Matonen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Matonen is just out of range.
Matonen takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Some bone on bone action there as Matonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Matonen ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Matonen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Matonen on the inside.
Matonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reynolds. #T1#
Matonen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Matonen tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Matonen taking a breather.
Matonen can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen lunges at Reynolds with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reynolds's hand.
Reynolds tries to clinch but Matonen is having none of it.
Reynolds cracks Matonen with an open hand slap.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Matonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
It appears Matonen was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Reynolds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Matonen connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds lands a jab.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Matonen avoids it with no problem.
Matonen swinging wildly here.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matonen. Reynolds shrugs it off though.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Matonen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. #CL#
Matonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Matonen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Reynolds pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Usko Matonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Matonen tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen stalling against the cage.
Cole Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matonen misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Matonen.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Matonen's ribcage. Matonen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Reynolds pushes Matonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Reynolds tries to work over Matonen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matonen lands a left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reynolds has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds is the new bantamweight champion!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: ABW 166 McArthur - Jenkins
Date: Oct 09, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reynolds napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tanaka working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes.
Reynolds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tanaka.
Reynolds stops Tanaka from passing to mount.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tanaka tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tanaka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tanaka working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes.
Tanaka tries to advance to mount but Reynolds denies him.
Tanaka lands some shots froms side control.
Tanaka wants to control but Reynolds is keeping him busy.
Tanaka in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reynolds is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Tanaka tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well. #T2#
Tanaka tries to move to mount but Reynolds blocks the move with his legs.
Reynolds is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AK Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka is trying to ground and pound but Reynolds uses the momentary lack of control by Tanaka to regain half guard.
Tanaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB2#
Tanaka is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tanaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tanaka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tanaka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tanaka seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tanaka wants to work for an arm triangle but Reynolds is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanaka.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tanaka. #T4#
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tanaka pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tanaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tanaka is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Tanaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tanaka not doing much here.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tanaka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobunaga Tanaka dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tanaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tanaka is defended easily by Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tanaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Tanaka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Tanaka's head and hops out.
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Tanaka takes one to the chin there.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it. #CL2#
Tanaka instigates a clinch.
Tanaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tanaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tanaka manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reynolds on his heels. He'll look to pass Reynolds's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Tanaka 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! #REVR#
A lull in the action here.
Tanaka prevents Reynolds from moving into mount.
Tanaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds throws an elbow but Tanaka slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tanaka is looking to regain half guard here but Reynolds keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Reynolds slows the pace down.
Tanaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tanaka struggling a bit here.#SU#
Reynolds has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Tanaka has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Tanaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD2#
Tanaka decides to pull guard.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tanaka is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Tanaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.#SUB2#
Tanaka 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.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanaka is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Tanaka off balance momentarily.
Reynolds connects with a crisp jab.
Reynolds lands a head shot.#ROC#
Tanaka is rocked!
Tanaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tanaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tanaka lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Tanaka's head.
Tanaka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tanaka has Reynolds pressed against the cage.
Tanaka seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Tanaka.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Tanaka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Tanaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Tanaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reynolds.
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
Reynolds misses with a wild combination.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reynolds swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tanaka.
Tanaka tries to clinch up.
As Tanaka backs away, Reynolds returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Tanaka is looking to clinch.
Tanaka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tanaka or perhaps it was just good defense by Reynolds, which made it look bad.
Reynolds is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Tanaka finds it's target.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Tanaka's shoulder, as Tanaka tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Tanaka moves out of range.
Tanaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Tanaka tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Tanaka gets a clinch.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanaka.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Tanaka pressing his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Tanaka to work.
Tanaka continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tanaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tanaka.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nobunaga Tanaka.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Nobunaga Tanaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside. #T4#
Tanaka looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds. #TD2#
Tanaka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Reynolds stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reynolds smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tanaka counters with a takedown into side control.
Tanaka throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tanaka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tanaka throws an elbow but Reynolds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reynolds tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tanaka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Tanaka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TGC Crucible 31
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Nagasaki walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
Nagasaki dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Nagasaki's head and hops out.
Nagasaki sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nagasaki momentarily.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nagasaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds connects with a nice looking jab.
Reynolds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Nagasaki.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nagasaki! But no joy.
Reynolds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds lands with a right hand.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Nagasaki throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've been told by Reynolds's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nagasaki chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki tries to clinch up.
Nagasaki walks into a left hand. #T2#
Nagasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Nagasaki throws a right hand that misses
and Reynolds counters with a right hand to the body.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds cracks Nagasaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reynolds throws a shot to the body.
Nagasaki ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
A little jabbing left from Nagasaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nagasaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Nagasaki.
Reynolds half committed to a counter leg kick.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Nagasaki's leg. Nagasaki is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nagasaki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nagasaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Nagasaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Nagasaki swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Nagasaki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nagasaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Nagasaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reynolds tries to bench press Nagasaki off him but Nagasaki keeps the position.
Reynolds wants to control but Nagasaki postures up.
Reynolds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nagasaki.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nagasaki working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Reynolds manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagasaki's best efforts.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Reynolds is refusing to be controlled, as Nagasaki sits in half guard.
Nagasaki winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Nagasaki.
Nagasaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nagasaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki looking to pass the guard.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagasaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagasaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nagasaki misses with a straight left.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Nagasaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nagasaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reynolds, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.
A nice side step and Nagasaki releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nagasaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds. #T1#
Reynolds misses with a hook
and Nagasaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Nagasaki throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nagasaki has his takedown stuffed
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Nagasaki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nagasaki scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Donk. Nagasaki catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nagasaki takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nagasaki throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nagasaki's hands.
Nagasaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Nagasaki misses with a body kick.
Reynolds throws a hook but Nagasaki blocks it.
Reynolds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3##CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath Nagasaki's ribcage. Nagasaki let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nagasaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nagasaki misses with a body punch.
Nagasaki presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nagasaki prevents a body shot from Reynolds.
Nagasaki jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cole Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santosh Nagasaki.#TD2#
Nagasaki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reynolds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Nagasaki is retaining full guard. #T4#
Reynolds won't allow Nagasaki to sweep him here. #SU#
Reynolds stands up and waves to Nagasaki to follow him.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagasaki can do to turn this around?
Nagasaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds misses the jab.
Reynolds misses with a body punch
and Nagasaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nagasaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Nagasaki misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Nagasaki should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Nagasaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nagasaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Nagasaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
Nagasaki slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with Nagasaki in his half guard.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Nagasaki trying to mount his opponent but Reynolds defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagasaki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nagasaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Still in half guard, Nagasaki seems content to control.
Nagasaki is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nagasaki is working away from the top position though.
Nagasaki is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nagasaki.
Reynolds is looking to control Nagasaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nagasaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Santosh Nagasaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nagasaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagasaki has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nagasaki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nagasaki moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Nagasaki slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
Nagasaki misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds lands with a nice body punch.
Nagasaki misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Reynolds blocks a low kick nicely.#TD2#
Nagasaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!#ES#
Reynolds sneaks out the side door and pushes Nagasaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nagasaki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Nagasaki takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagasaki throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Nagasaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Nagasaki throws a leg kick
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Cole Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds. #CL#
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Nagasaki tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nagasaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nagasaki can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Nagasaki lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nagasaki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Nagasaki.
Reynolds misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: TGC Crucible 28
Date: Aug 01, 2018

#R1#
Paine misses with a hook
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paine misses with a looping left.
Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Paine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Paine takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds throws out a loose jab but Paine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paine throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Paine jumps back.
Paine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Paine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael Paine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paine.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paine with a nice cross.#T1#
Paine throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Paine on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reynolds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Paine throws a jab when Reynolds was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Paine blocks the body kick.
Paine checks a leg kick nicely.
Paine throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds slips a jab from Paine.
Paine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paine misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Paine misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Paine misses with a straight left.
Paine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Paine with a body shot.
Reynolds stuns Paine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
Paine walks into a jab.
Reynolds throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Paine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paine to score with a decent uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Paine cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Paine misses.
Reynolds lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Paine misses the target.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reynolds misses with a left hand
and Paine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Paine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Paine on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Reynolds looks to throw the jab but Paine is out of range.
Paine is looking to counter punch.
Paine is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reynolds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paine was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to slow Paine down with leg kicks.
Paine throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Paine moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Paine saw that one coming.
Paine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Paine misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Paine.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Paine.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Paine misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Paine cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paine's calf.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paine throws a lazy uppercut
and Paine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Reynolds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Paine connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Reynolds counters with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Paine throws out the jab.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Paine is rocked!
Reynolds thumps Paine with a low kick.
Oh Paine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paine avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Paine seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Paine.
Reynolds defending well as Paine loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Reynolds releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Paine.
Paine misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Paine misses its intended target.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Paine throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Paine.#T1#
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Paine swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Paine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Paine as he checks the leg kick.
Paine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Paine avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a leg kick
and Paine counters with a stiff right hand.
Paine looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Paine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Paine.
Paine misses with a straight right.
Paine throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
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!
Paine misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Paine connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.
Paine looks to land a combination. Reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Paine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Paine finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Paine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Paine's head but Paine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reynolds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Paine.
Paine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Reynolds missing with a left hand there. Paine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Paine throwing a counter right hand but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Paine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Paine works the jab nicely.
Paine misses with a wild combination.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.
Cole Reynolds seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paine throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reynolds.
Paine misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Paine misses with a hook
and Reynolds counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Paine misses with a body punch
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paine throws out a powerful jab.
Paine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Paine's body.
Paine swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Paine misses with a straight left.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Paine's front leg but catches the back leg as Paine tries to avoid it.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paine misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Paine looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds throws a front kick that sends Paine stumbling back into the cage.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Reynolds digs a good body shot into Paine's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds tries to land a body kick
and Paine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a jab when Paine was well out of range.
Reynolds slips a jab from Paine.
Paine loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Paine misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Paine loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Paine blocks the leg kick.
Paine throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Paine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.
Paine throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Paine throws a sloppy body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Paine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Paine misses the target.
Paine throws a poor cross that misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Reynolds lands a beautiful left hook that drops Paine. Paine tries to recover but Reynolds is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Paine lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Walcott lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.
Walcott throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott scores with a jab to the head.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Walcott.
A bone on bone clash there as Reynolds blocks the leg kick.
Walcott slips under a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Walcott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Jab by Reynolds.#CL#
Walcott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Walcott throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Walcott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Walcott's gas tank.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walcott.
Walcott misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Reynolds is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Walcott.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
Reynolds scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walcott tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds presses Walcott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Walcott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Reynolds avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage.
Reynolds pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Walcott controls the action.
I was talking to Walcott's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walcott goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
Walcott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Walcott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Walcott can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Walcott lands a shoulder strike.
Reynolds pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Walcott tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walcott connects with a single shot there.
Walcott motions for Reynolds to come forward. Walcott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Walcott misses
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Walcott is rocked!#T3#
Walcott cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
A big right from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Walcott misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Walcott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Walcott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reynolds momentarily.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds thuds his shin into the meat of Walcott's side.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Walcott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Walcott is looking to clinch.
Reynolds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Walcott. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott jabs at Reynolds's body.
Walcott tries to clinch up.
Walcott throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walcott scores with a body shot.
Walcott wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walcott seems to have got his legs back now.
Walcott throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Crack! A monster head kick from Reynolds and Walcott falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Reynolds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole Reynolds!
After the fight, Cole Reynolds was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Warne misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Warne slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Warne misses with a left hand
and Warne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reynolds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warne.
Warne lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds throws a leg kick #TD#
and Warne counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reynolds is controlling Warne's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Warne, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Warne is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Warne missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Warne is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Warne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warne being controlled here momentarily.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynolds is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing that Warne has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reynolds seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds swings for the body but Warne moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reynolds.
Warne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a left to the body.
Reynolds throws a nice looking combination but Warne bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reynolds has knocked Warne down with a huge combo! Reynolds steps away and waves a wobbly Warne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Warne is rocked!#T3#
Warne lands a lovely overhand right.
Oh Warne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds lands a head shot.
Reynolds connects with a stiff jab that staggers Warne - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: TGC Crucible 17
Date: May 16, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds's corner calls for a 1-2. Reynolds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab lands there for Walcott.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
Reynolds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Walcott. That snapped Reynolds's head back.
Jab from Reynolds.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Walcott. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walcott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walcott scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Walcott throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walcott throws a shot to the body.
Walcott tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Tommy Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott lands a glancing blow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walcott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walcott thuds a left hand into Reynolds's body.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Walcott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Walcott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Walcott steps away.
Reynolds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walcott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds feints a counter leg kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Reynolds follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Walcott misses with a straight left.
Walcott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Walcott connects with a body shot that sends Reynolds's belly button to the back.#T2#
Reynolds is looking to score with low kicks.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walcott. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walcott misses the shot to the body.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reynolds, as that shot connected.
Walcott takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Walcott misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Walcott misses #KD2#
and Reynolds counters with a head kick that drops Walcott to the mat! Walcott scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC2#
Walcott is rocked!
Walcott cracks Reynolds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Walcott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walcott checks a leg kick.
Walcott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds cracks Walcott on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Walcott falls backwards against the cage. Reynolds follows up with more strikes that drop Walcott to his knees. Reynolds keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Walcott! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds misses with a leg kick.
Strålman thows a body kick. Reynolds tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Strålman clobbers Reynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
A left and a right from Strålman both land. Nice combination.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds misses with a body shot
and Strålman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Strålman slips the punch.
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping body kick lands there for Strålman.
Strålman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Strålman throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Strålman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reynolds has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reynolds slips under a jab.
Strålman misses with a hook.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds lands a nice hook to Strålman's body. Strålman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Reynolds lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strålman doesn't seem phased though.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Strålman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Strålman throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Strålman, right into the meat.
Reynolds moves out of range as Strålman throws a body kick.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Strålman is wise to it.
Good work by Reynolds as he checks the leg kick.
Reynolds flicks out a counter leg kick but Strålman steps away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strålman cracks Reynolds with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strålman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
It looked like Strålman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strålman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reynolds fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strålman.
Reynolds takes one to the chin there.
Strålman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strålman throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Strålman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Strålman ducked under it nicely.
Strålman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strålman throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds thows a leg kick but Strålman checks it
and Strålman counters with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
Strålman throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
Reynolds throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Strålman.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strålman throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reynolds avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reynolds.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds walks forward, straight into a front kick from Strålman.
Strålman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reynolds's head backwards.
Good shot there by Reynolds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman digs a good hook to Reynolds's body.
Strålman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Strålman's knee but Strålman avoids it well.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strålman misses with a hook.
Strålman throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Strålman avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Strålman is rocked!
Strålman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Strålman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strålman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Strålman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strålman tries to land a body kick
and Strålman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Strålman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reynolds throws out a counter right but Strålman avoids it with no problem.
Strålman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Strålman.
Reynolds now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
Strålman throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
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 Anton Strålman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reynolds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Strålman seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strålman fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strålman.
Strålman throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strålman was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Strålman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
It looks like Strålman has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Strålman throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Reynolds tenderised Strålman's leg. Strålman is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD2#
Reynolds lands a big head kick that sends Strålman tumbling to the mat! Reynolds takes a step backwards and waves Strålman back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Strålman sees coming a mile off.
Strålman quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from Strålman.
Reynolds avoids a kick to the body.
BOOM! Reynolds lands a beautiful left hook that drops Strålman. Strålman tries to recover but Reynolds is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Strålman lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Metharom motions for Reynolds to come forward. Metharom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds cracks Metharom with a good jab.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Reynolds throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Metharom.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Metharom jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds lands a nice looking kick to the body. Metharom takes a step back to recover.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Metharom. #T2#
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.#T3#
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds throws a head kick that half lands.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds misses with the body kick
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Reynolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Metharom 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 Reynolds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reynolds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Reynolds does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.#T4#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Reynolds connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.#T1#
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reynolds sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body
and Metharom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reynolds's knee momentarily.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom lands a head shot.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.#T3#
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds lands with a right hand.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metharoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Reynolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Metharom throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reynolds.
Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Metharom.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there 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 slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reynolds.#T1#
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Metharom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Reynolds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.#T2##CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metharom, pushing him back against the cage.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Metharom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reynolds - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Metharom misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Reynolds slips a jab from Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom slips a jab from Reynolds.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CCF FN 07:Abel vs McDonald
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Reynolds scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. McAodh shakes it off.
McAodh walks into a left hand.
Reynolds with a jab.
Reynolds lands a hook that stumbles McAodh back into the cage. Reynolds follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McAodh to the canvas! Reynolds pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McAodh has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cole Reynolds!

Event: Test Night 3
Date: Jan 31, 2017

#R1#
A low kick from Reynolds misses
and Ramirez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reynolds throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reynolds takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramirez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ramirez scores with a decent looking hook.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Ramirez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Ramirez's head back.
Reynolds checks a leg kick nicely.
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Ramirez.
A jab from Ramirez misses.
Reynolds lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reynolds checks the leg kick.
Ramirez avoids a kick to the body.
Ramirez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramirez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramirez lands a head kick. Reynolds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Reynolds slips the punch.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reynolds sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramirez.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Ramirez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reynolds's head.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reynolds moves out of range as Ramirez strikes.
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Ramirez drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab by Ramirez.
Nice cross by Ramirez.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramirez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramirez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reynolds has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ramirez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds throws a leg kick
and Ramirez counters with a nice body shot.
Reynolds thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ramirez if he has to take too many more of those.
Ramirez lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Reynolds is rocked!
Both fighters circling a little - Ramirez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramirez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

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 Iker Ramirez.
Well Ramirez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 10:9
Judge William Gold scores the fight 10:10
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 9:10

The fight is ruled a draw!

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