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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 220 p4p, 32 weight class) and Left Ball (ranked 1084 p4p, 146 weight class). Reid's entrance music is Sizzla - Taking Over. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Ball!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball misses with a wild body shot.
Ball uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
Reid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ball tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
A big left from Reid misses.
Reid's corner calls for a 1-2. Reid obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ball under the eye.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reid clinches up against the cage.
Reid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Good body shot from Ball.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Ball swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
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!
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ball scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Ball lands a left hand.
Reid lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball misses with the head strike.
Ball has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
Ball takes a shot to the head.
Reid tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Reid.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid pushes Ball back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Reid.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid lands with a right hand.
Reid avoids the body shot from Ball.
Reid catches Ball with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reid with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball 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.
Good leg kick by Reid there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ball is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reid.
Reid lands a right hook to the body.
Ball lands with a cross.
Reid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reid tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ball misses with a few strikes there.
Reid scores with a punch to the head.
Reid misses with a low kick.
Ball takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ball.
Reid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ball checks it well.
Reid throws the kick towards the body but Ball avoids it.
Ball uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ball misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid defending well as Ball loads up on a big left hand.
Reid takes one on the button.
Jab by Reid.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ball tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reid manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reid tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reid slips a straight right by Ball.
Reid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid slips a straight right by Ball.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Reid.
Reid is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ball throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ball misses with an uppercut. Reid saw that one coming.
Reid is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Ball moves away and avoids it.
Reid has closed the distance and engaged Ball in a clinch.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaheim Reid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Ball swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ball misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reid lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Reid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid lands a nice uppercut.
Ball is breathing heavily.
Ball misses with some punches.
Reid tries to work over Ball's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ball misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Ball goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Ball.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reid.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ball.
Reid lands a right hand.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid working aggressively here.
Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid rushes Ball and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reid digs a right hand underneath Ball's ribcage. Ball let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ball working aggressively here.
Reid lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ball misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Reid on the inside.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid lands with a right to the head.
Reid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
A hook to the body from Reid.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Reid lands with a left to the head.
Reid digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a right hand.
Reid lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Reid.
Reid digs a right hand into Ball's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ball's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Reid.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Reid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ball tries a body shot but Reid blocks it.
A short right from Reid.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball is rocked!
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Ball is still on wobbly legs! Can Reid finish him?
Reid breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reid seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reid moves into the clinch successfully.
Reid misses with a body punch.
Ball seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands with a light punch inside.
Reid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a shot to the body.
Reid lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Reid.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reid works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Reid.
Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reid darts in and clinches Ball up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Reid thumps Ball with a low kick.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Ball.
A little feinted left hand from Reid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ball swings widly with a right hand
and Reid cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ball throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ball.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ball throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Ball swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Ball throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ball lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Ball.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ball. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid tests Ball's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ball takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.
Ball tries to counter by closing the distance.
Reid lands a slapping body shot.
Ball throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ball can do to turn this around?
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ball chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reid can pounce on him.
Ball misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a right hand to the body.
Ball walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball gets a clinch.
Reid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reid escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reid clobbers Ball with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ball swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Ball missing with a left hand there. Reid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Ball swings widly with a right hand
and Reid counters with a nice body shot.
Ball throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ball just misses with a punch to the body.
Ball misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ball jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ball on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
Ball's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ball moves forwards but Reid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reid.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid throws a big counter combination but Ball scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ball misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reid.
Reid lands with a cross.
Ball misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a stiff right hand.
Ball takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Reid slips a jab from Ball.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
It looked like Reid wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ball avoids the body shot from Reid.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Ball throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reid 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!
Jab by Reid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reid swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ball misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid lands a really nice looking cross but Ball seems unphased.
Reid throws a lazy head kick
and Ball counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ball.
Ball pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
Ball blocks an uppercut.
Reid pushes Ball back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Reid presses Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Ball.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Reid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ball.
Reid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A solid body kick from Reid.
Ball keeps the fight on the outside.
Ball misses with an uppercut
enabling Reid to counter with a crisp jab.
Reid feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ball's calf.
Ball throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reid misses its target.
Ball is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Reid as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Ball misses its intended target.
Reid throws a solid leg kick but Ball takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reid.
Ball throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ball avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Reid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reid tries to clinch there but Ball circles away.
Reid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ball at a distance.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid throws a wild body kick that Ball sees coming a mile off.
Ball misses with a looping right.
Reid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ball misses with a hook. Reid ducked under it nicely.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid rushes Ball and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a light punch inside.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reid presses Ball against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ball's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a body shot.
Ball has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Ball scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
Reid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ball misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Reid.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
A body shot lands from Reid.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Ball avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reid lands a shoulder strike.
Reid breaks the clinch.
Left Ball seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ball lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Ball scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reid connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid is looking to clinch.
Reid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ball moves away.
Ball with a hook.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid lunges at Ball with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ball's hand.
Ball doesn't manage to clinch there - Reid circles away.
Ball throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Reid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ball.
Ball checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ball misses with a shot to the body
and Reid counters with an inside leg kick.
Ball misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reid scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball works the jab nicely.
A jab from Ball misses.
Reid throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid 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.
Reid takes the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Reid.
Ball tries to work over Reid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Reid.
Reid tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reid.
Reid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ball or not.
Ball lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reid fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reid stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ball lands a right hand.
Reid blocks a body shot from Ball.
A left hand lands to the body for Reid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaheim Reid had his way with Left Ball in 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. This is the final round!
Reid thuds a left hand into Ball's body.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Reid lands a leg kick that knocks Ball off balance momentarily.
Ball tries to clinch there but Reid circles away.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ball throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid tries to clinch but Ball moves out of range.
Reid throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ball is looking to clinch.
As Ball backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ball swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reid blocks a jab.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Reid takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reid moves away from the strike by Ball.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball misses the shot to the body.
Ball's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reid connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ball scrambles back to his feet.
Reid has Ball up against the cage in a clinch.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid blocks an uppercut.
Reid misses with a body punch.
A short right from Reid.
Ball scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ball lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by Ball.
Ball's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reid lands a body shot.
Ball doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Ball scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Left Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ball.
Reid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ball misses with some punches.
Ball working aggressively here.
Reid is working Ball over against the cage.
Ball is leaning against Reid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball can't find room to land a body shot as Reid controls the action.
Reid misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reid.
A short uppercut from Reid.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ball creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Ball fails to land.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ball cracks Reid with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid lands a hook that snaps the head of Ball backwards.
Ball misses with a punch on the inside.
Ball lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ball misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ball prevents a body shot from Reid.
Ball working aggressively here.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid blocking some punches.
Reid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reid.
Ball blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reid blocking some punches.
Ball lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ball throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.
Ball prevents a body shot from Reid.
A head punch on the inside from Reid fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a punch but it's blocked by Ball.
Reid scores with a shot to the side of Ball's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reid.
Reid can't find room to land a body shot as Ball controls the action.
Ball presses Reid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ball.
Ball scores with a shoulder strike.
Ball misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reid working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ball.
Ball lands with a short shot to the head.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ball.
Ball works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reid doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ball lands with a right to the head.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
Ball tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ball throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Left Ball comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reid 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid retains his middleweight title!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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