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June 19, 2009

Eric Reynolds vs. Jorge Masvidal

Round 1

Masvidal leads it off with a stiff jab.  Reynold's left kick to body caught by Masvidal.  Overhand right missed by Reynolds.  The fighters scramble and Masvidal gets the takedown.  Masvidal quickly postures but lands nothing as Reynolds gets to his feet.  Reynolds lands a solid right cross and Masvidal lands another stiff jab.  Both fighters appear to want to keep this on their feet.  Wild right missed by Reynolds.  The fighters are measuring each other up but cannot find the mark.  Masvidal lands a combination of left jabs.  Reynolds taunts Masvidal, calling on him to engage as the bell sounds.

An uneventful round goes to Masvidal due to the more accurate strikes.

Round 2

A glancing right by Reynolds leads off the round.  Masividal gets a takedown along the cage wall and unleashes a flurry as he goes for the kill.  Reynolds scrambles from the barrage and gets to his feet.  Masvidal takes him down quickly again, gains top mount and lands a nice combination of punches to the chin of Reynolds.  Masvidal postures, attempts a Superman punch but misses the mark.  Reynolds scrambles and Masvidal unleashes a flurry of punches again.  Reynolds works back to his feet and Masvidal lands a knee to face followed by a right cross that floors Reynolds.  Masvidal takes full mount and goes for a choke unsuccessfully.  Masvidal lands another flurry of shots but Reynolds scrambles to the cage wall to survive.  Masvidal lands a series of rights along the cage wall clinging for life as the bell sounds.

Dominating round for Masvidal

Round 3


A series of glancing and wild punches by Reynolds as he presses the action on Masvidal.  Wild overhand right missed by Masvidal.  Another takedown by Masvidal as he takes side mount on Reynolds.  Masvidal appears to be a little gassed and is looking to run out the clock, taking no chances.  Masvidal moves to full mount and lands a few blows to the head and ribs.  Reynolds works off his back and Masvidal takes rear mount.  Masvidal lands a couple of hammerfist while looking for the rear naked choke.   Masvidal cinches it in as Reynolds taps out.  A solid comeback win for Masvidal after his stunning submission loss to Imada.

Official Result


Masvidal by rear naked choke submission at 13:33.

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