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Event: C40: Lundgren vs. Pinales     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Derrick.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Derrick seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Derrick clobbers Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joe Derrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Derrick scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Derrick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Derrick misses with a jab to the body
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Derrick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Derrick pushes Reilly up against the cage in a clinch.
Reilly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Derrick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reilly is defending well for now.
Derrick scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Derrick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Derrick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly avoiding damage as Derrick throws knees to the body. #T1#
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Derrick.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Reilly avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Reilly.
Derrick landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Derrick controls his hands.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Derrick blocking some punches.
Derrick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Derrick tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Derrick throws an elbow but misses.
Derrick using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Derrick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Reilly is rocked!
Reilly looks winded!
Derrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Derrick finish him?
Derrick creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reilly's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reilly drops to his knees and Derrick pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Derrick!
An out of breath Joe Derrick thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C28: Corassa vs. Time     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly feints the counter takedown.
Nicolas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reillys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reilly moves forwards but Nicolas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Nicolas counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicolas is looking to counter punch.
Nicolas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Nicolas cracks Reilly with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nicolas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reilly to stand back up!#ROC#Reilly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Nicolas. Reilly falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Nicolas!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas 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: C23: Omarov vs. Steve     
Date:   Mar 14, 2021
#R1#
Reilly throws a hook to the side of James's head but James sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like James was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reilly.
James scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reilly in his tracks.
James throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Reilly counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A cross from James lands.
James jabs at Reilly's body.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reilly backs up against the cage. #CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
James throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC#Reilly is rocked!
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can James finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from James. #CL#
James forces Reilly back against the cage and clinches.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from James.
Reilly wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reilly seems to have recovered his senses.
James stalling the fight. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from James.
James scores a nice knee to the body.
Reilly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
I was talking to James's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by James.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James tries to pull guard but Reilly holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
and James counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reilly! He's just covering up as James starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam James!
A relieved looking Liam James thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway     
Date:   Jan 24, 2021
#R1#
Van Wijnbergen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Van Wijnbergen stuns Reilly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Van Wijnbergen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Van Wijnbergen is out of range.
Van Wijnbergen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Van Wijnbergen.
Reilly on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks. #T1#
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reilly takes a step back to recover.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Wijnbergen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Reilly is rocked!
Van Wijnbergen catches Reilly with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Reilly forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joels Van Wijnbergen!
After winning the bout, Joels Van Wijnbergen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CFN7: Severini vs. Carvalho     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Canoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Canoe's guard.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Canoe lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Reilly is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Canoe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Canoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Canoe 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly distracts Canoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Canoe striking from his own guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Canoe trying to strike off his back.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Canoe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Canoe landing some decent shots from guard.
Canoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Reilly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Canoe is aware though and is defending well.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Canoe won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Reilly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Canoe throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reilly is trying to control the position but Canoe postures up. #T2#
Canoe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reilly utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reilly is looking for a triangle but Canoe pushes his legs off easily.
Canoe arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Reilly's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!

 

Event: Ezekiel 25:17     
Date:   Nov 14, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Germano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Germano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Germano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.
A jab from Germano finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Germano lands with a cross.
Reilly looks to land a combination but Germano avoids it well.
Germano with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Germano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Germano is quick to defend against it.
Germano scores with a nice right hand.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Germano thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Reilly is rocked!#T1#
Germano fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Germano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Germano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Reilly gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Germano gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Cup of tea?     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Rui Rodrigo Germano has been cut.#TD2#
Germano shoots in and gets a takedown into Reilly's guard.
Germano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Germano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germano controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano passes to side control.
Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Germano tries to move to mount but Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
Germano in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Reilly on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Germano looking to control but instead Reilly has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Germano is keen to just control but Reilly is a slippery customer.
Germano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reilly wants to control but Germano is keeping busy. #T2#
Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
Germano controlling the action here.
Reilly has hold of Germano's hands but Germano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Germano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Germano cracks Reilly with a solid left hand.#T3#
Germano trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reilly looking to control.
Germano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Germano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Germano won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet but Germano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Germano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Germano gets full guard.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly postures up in Germano's guard and throws a big left but Germano blocks it.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reilly working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Germano's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reilly cracks Germano with a solid left hand.
Germano looking for a sweep. Not yet Germano, not yet.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. #REVB#
Germano wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
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#
Reilly with a nice cross.
Germano scores with a sloppy right hand. Reilly should have avoided that one.
Germano slips a straight right by Reilly.
Germano misses with a series of wild punches.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Germano sprawls and moves away.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Germano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Germano.
Germano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T1#
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Germano looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.#TD#
Reilly gets a double leg takedown into Germano's guard.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Germano has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Germano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly wants to control but Germano is keeping busy. #SUB#
Reilly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Reilly is trying to control but Germano manages to pass to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reilly wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.#SUB2#
Germano looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
A nice elbow there by Germano.
Reilly tries to hold on but Germano postures up.
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reilly is looking to escape.
Germano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Reilly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T3#
Reilly is bucking up trying to escape but Germano cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reilly wants to hold on but Germano pushes him away.
Reilly is squirming around, avoiding Germano's attempts to control the action.
Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Germano tries to control but Reilly wriggling away.
Reilly bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard. #REVB##T4#
Reilly keeping full guard, as Germano tries to pass.
Germano wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Germano with a nice head shot there.
Germano distracts Reilly with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Germano trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Germano wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position. #SUB#
Reilly working for submissions but it's allowed Germano to get to half guard.
Reilly is in trouble now - Germano has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rui Rodrigo Germano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rui Rodrigo Germano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it.
Germano with the counter takedown but Reilly avoids it easily.
Germano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Germano misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Germano connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Reilly! He's out on his feet! Germano rushes in and drops Reilly with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Luke I'm your father     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
AssKicken bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
AssKicken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
AssKicken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly. #TD#
AssKicken gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as AssKicken stalls from top position.
AssKicken is working Reilly over with some ground and pound from side control.
AssKicken tries to move to mount but Reilly blocks the move with his legs.
AssKicken creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reilly sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
AssKicken remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
AssKicken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Reilly keeps trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from AssKicken's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reilly manages to work his way to half guard, despite AssKicken's best efforts.
AssKicken is keen to just control but Reilly is a slippery customer.
Reilly pushes AssKicken off looking to stand but AssKicken dives back in and keeps control.
AssKicken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reilly is bucking up trying to escape but AssKicken cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T2#
AssKicken tries to control but Reilly wriggling away.
AssKicken lands a big elbow.
AssKicken cracks Reilly with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #ROC#Reilly is rocked!
AssKicken postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Reilly in real trouble here! The ref calls for Reilly to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
During a confident post fight interview, Thoreaux AssKicken thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Talking to me?!     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fight throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Dana Fight has been cut.#CL#
Fight instigates a clinch.
Fight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reilly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fight throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Reilly counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fight!
Reilly cracks Fight with a big elbow.
Fight tries to improve position but can't.
Fight keeps Reilly under control for a moment.
The ground and pound from Reilly seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but Fight defends.
Reilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Fight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fight is looking to regain half guard here but Reilly keeps moving and retains side control.
Fight can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Reilly.#T1#
Fight can't do much from the bottom here.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fight defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Fight's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Fight is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#Fight is rocked!#CUT2#Dana Fight's cut is getting worse.
Reilly scores with punches from side control.
Oh Fight is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly crunches a massive hammerfist down on Fight - he's out! Reilly Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
During a confident post fight interview, Iain Reilly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 18, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Torkel Bystrom (ranked 3981 p4p, 367 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 4190 p4p, 111 weight class). Reilly comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dubliners - Fields of Athenry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.




202 cm
27 yrs
255 lbs



186 cm
43 yrs
218 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bystrom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (0) Reilly
Bystrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bystrom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Reilly is pulling down on Bystrom's head to control his posture.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Bystrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
Bystrom preventing the sweep.
Reilly controls Bystrom momentarily but Bystrom frees himself.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bystrom (2) vs (2) Reilly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Bystrom looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reilly is defending well. Bystrom quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reilly has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bystrom celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Torkel Bystrom!
Our winner, Torkel Bystrom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Apr 17, 2020

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 14723 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Reilly (ranked 4158 p4p, 109 weight class). Slevin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is timber. Reilly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dubliners - Fields of Athenry. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.




196 cm
43 yrs
265 lbs



186 cm
43 yrs
218 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Iain Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Reilly moves into the clinch successfully.

Reilly has picked Slevin up - he's going for a ride! Reilly dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Reilly
Reilly prevents Slevin from improving his position.

Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.

Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Reilly is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slevin defends it well.
Slevin is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin regains full guard. Nicely done.

Reilly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Reilly is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slevin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.

Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slevin managing to control the position.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slevin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Slevin looking to control.

Reilly thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reilly being controlled here momentarily.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (2) Reilly

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (4) Reilly
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slevin holds on and takes a little breather.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly passes into half guard.

Reilly seems to be looking for submissions.
Slevin tries to get to full guard but Reilly has control of the leg.

Reilly is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is thwarting Slevin's attempts to control the position.
Slevin is trying is best to control the position here.

Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
Slevin is pressing down on Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Slevin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Slevin controlling Reilly's posture.
Slevin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reilly's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (4) Reilly
Reilly trying to control the position.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.

Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reilly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (6) Reilly
Slevin is trying to control but can't.

Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Slevin pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Slevin controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Slevin pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.

Reilly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reilly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Slevin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (6) Reilly

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (6) vs (8) Reilly

Reilly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Slevin trying to control but Reilly postures up.
Slevin controlling the position for now.

Reilly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Reilly seems to be working for a kimura but Slevin defends the submission attempt.
Slevin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Slevin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is pulling down on Reilly's head to control his posture.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.

Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reilly looking to pass the guard.

Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has Reilly pulled in close to control his posture.
Reilly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slevin working a defensive guard here.
Slevin pulls Reilly in to control the position.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Slevin is retaining full guard.
Slevin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Reilly tries to pass.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Slevin has control of Reilly's left arm, preventing Reilly from doing any damage.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reilly trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (6) vs (11) Reilly

Reilly working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slevin regains half guard.

Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Reilly being controlled here momentarily.
Slevin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly forces his way into half guard.

Slevin is defending against the submission attempts here by Reilly.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.

Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin gets back to full guard.

Reilly drops back looking for a leg! Slevin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Slevin manages to kick Reilly off! Reilly jumps back into Slevin's guard.
Slevin is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slevin is keeping the position for now.
Slevin is adopting a defensive guard.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (8) vs (11) Reilly
Slevin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Reilly looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Slevin won't allow Reilly to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reilly wins on points by 11 to 8.
A relieved looking Iain Reilly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tony Slevin had this to say: 'ill be round your house later with the lads'.

 

Event: TR14: ARAUJO VS. MULLER     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Kuwabara moved out of range.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Kuwabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kuwabara scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Good shot there by Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuwabara lands a jab to Reilly's midsection.#T1#
Kuwabara misses with a body shot.
Kuwabara cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Kuwabara slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuwabara. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuwabara tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuwabara throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.#TD2#
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kuwabara is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Reilly wants to take a breather but Kuwabara is having none of it.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Reilly trying to control from half guard but Kuwabara is working away. #SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kuwabara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kuwabara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly working over Kuwabara with some ground and pound. Kuwabara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kuwabara sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuwabara taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard. #T4##SUB#
Kuwabara actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly winds up and cracks Kuwabara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #SUB#
Kuwabara looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly is nestled in close to Kuwabara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuwabara manages to get to full guard.
Reilly works over Kuwabara with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Kuwabara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reilly postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly looks to land a combination but Kuwabara avoids it well.
Kuwabara scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kuwabara moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
Kuwabara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly thuds his right hand into Kuwabara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kuwabara scores with a body shot.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Kuwabara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reilly throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuwabara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Kuwabara just misses with a punch to the body.
And Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuwabara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuwabara to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Good shot there by Reilly.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuwabara finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuwabara is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Reilly flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Reilly is out cold! Kuwabara holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
A victorious Kazuma Kuwabara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TR7: KUBOTA VS. SITSONGRIT     
Date:   Jan 18, 2020
#R1#
No joy there for Kuwabara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Kuwabara counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuwabara scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Kuwabara takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuwabara is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Kuwabara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly feints a jab promting Kuwabara to slip. Reilly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuwabara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Kazuma Kuwabara has been cut.
Kuwabara looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Kuwabara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kuwabara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuwabara.
Reilly takes a swing at Kuwabara's ribcage but misses.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Kuwabara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Reilly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazuma Kuwabara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuwabara with a jab.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Kuwabara lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reilly tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kazuma Kuwabara!
Our winner, Kazuma Kuwabara, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: TR5: ORSINI VS. BARNETT     
Date:   Jan 04, 2020
#R1#
Lambton throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Reilly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lambton pushes Reilly off looking to stand but Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Lambton's head.
Reilly wants to control but Lambton is keeping him busy.
Lambton pushes Reilly off looking to stand but Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
Lambton trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lambton blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reilly.
Lambton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Lambton is trying to stand up here but Reilly is controlling him well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Reilly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambton defending well though.
Reilly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reilly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reilly thows a huge punch but Lambton dodges it nicely.
Lambton pushes Reilly off looking to stand but Reilly dives back in and keeps control.
Reilly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambton defending well though.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambton's head.
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly working Lambton over with strikes.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Lambton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambton's head.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lambton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #T2#
Reilly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lambton is looking to escape.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambton's head.
Lambton's coaches at The Elite FC have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Reilly prevents Lambton from standing back up.
Lambton has hold of Reilly's hands but Reilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lambton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reilly prevents Lambton from standing back up.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard. #CUT2#
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Lambton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reilly.
Lambton on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reilly is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Lambton's head.
Lambton tries to kick Reilly off but Reilly keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Lambton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Lambton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambton's head.
Reilly throws a strike but Lambton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Reilly works over Lambton with some ground and pound from guard.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reilly is working Lambton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lambton wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Lambton has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
Lambton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Lambton is looking to stand up but Reilly isn't so interested in that idea.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses. Lambton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reilly's guard. Nice move by Lambton!#REVR#
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lambton's guard. #REVB#
Lambton wants to get back to his feet but Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Lambton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lambton's waist but Lambton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reilly off to one side.
Lambton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reilly scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Lambton.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lambton counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambton.
Lambton looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Reilly throws a shot to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Lambton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lambton jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambton.
Lambton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly scores with a jab to the jaw.
George Lambton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambton drops Reilly with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lambton 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 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Lambton!
George Lambton 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: XF 39     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019
#R1#
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reilly, pushing him back against the cage.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
West lands an uppercut.
West lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from West.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.
West tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
West lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
West misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
West tries to pull guard but Reilly holds him up against the cage and eventually West drops back down to his feet. #TD2#
West manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
West looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
West looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reilly has picked West up and slammed him! West can't keep hold of the triangle and Reilly manages to pass to side control!
Reilly in side control, throwing shots but West defends.
West gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
West told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reilly 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.
Reilly trying to control from half guard but West is working away.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
West actively working from the bottom here.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks West with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
West tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
Reilly trying to pass the guard but West defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Reilly is nestled in close to West, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reilly thows a huge punch but West dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Reilly there.
West keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West is looking for a sweep. Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West tries to roll over but Reilly keeps him under control.
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to West's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West gets back to full guard.
West wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
West is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
Reilly works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reilly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
West looking to control.
Reilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
West utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
West throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws West's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
West wants to control but Reilly postures up.
Reilly scores with punches from side control.
West tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.
Reilly tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
West is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
West taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is pressing down on Reilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
West pulls Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
West slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
West fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
West has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch. #BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly lands with a cross.
Billy West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Reilly as West shoots in.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
West avoids the body shot from Reilly.
West changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1##TD#
Reilly closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. West did well to prevent Reilly getting side control.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
West looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reilly pushes past his half guard into mount!
Reilly connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #ROC#
West is rocked!
Reilly softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and West is out cold! Reilly jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
A victorious Iain Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: XF 31     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Reilly.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Reilly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Reilly throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Reilly misses with a double jab.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith is looking to slow Reilly down with leg kicks.
Smith lands with a slapping head kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Reilly shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Reilly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith misses with a hook
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reilly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with a hook.
Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Reilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reilly lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reilly controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Reilly wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reilly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard. #REVB#
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#T3#
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Reilly cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Reilly throwing strikes but missing.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Iain Reilly will probably get the nod.
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#
Reilly moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith digs a good body shot into Reilly's ribs.
Smith looks to land a combination but Reilly avoids it well.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Reilly throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith connects with a jab.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Reilly throws a one two combo. #CUT2#
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly lands with a cross. #T1#
Smith tries to clinch there but Reilly circles away.
Reilly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
John Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.
Reilly jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Smith.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!#CL#
Smith clinches.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reilly throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Reilly swinging wildly here.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Smith cracks the inside of Reilly's front leg.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice jab there from Smith.
A shot to the liver by Reilly. Beautiful body shot.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly scores with a nice head shot.
Reilly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reilly pinned against the cage. Reilly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Reilly with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith slips a straight right by Reilly.
Smith tries to clinch there but Reilly circles away. #CL#
Smith instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.#T1#
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reilly at a distance.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Reilly tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith slips under a jab from Reilly.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Reilly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Reilly backing up. Reilly nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
A cross from Reilly lands.
Reilly lands a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Smith connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reilly connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Reilly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Reilly delivers a spinning backfist that drops Smith like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Iain Reilly!
An out of breath Iain Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: XF 22     
Date:   Aug 02, 2019
#R1#
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Reilly does it's job there.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fjera.
Fjera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fjera misses with a straight right.
A leg kick checked by Reilly.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fjera throws a head kick but Reilly moves out of range.
Fjera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reilly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fjera somewhat.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Fjera is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Fjera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fjera misses with a looping right.
Reilly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Reilly throws a sloppy body shot
and Fjera counters with a left and a right that stings Reilly.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fjera.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fjera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Fjera misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fjera.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reilly circles away.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Fjera is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fjera misses the target.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Fjera. #T2#
Fjera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reilly's waist but Reilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fjera off to one side.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fjera.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Reilly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fjera is on top in guard. #REVB#
Reilly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fjera controls the pace.
Fjera pushes down on Reilly's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Fjera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Fjera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Fjera from controlling successfully.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fjera is pushing down on Reilly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reilly is fighting to maintain full guard but Fjera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reilly trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reilly manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Fjera controlling him for the moment.
Reilly has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fjera has passed into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fjera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reilly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fjera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fjera looking to control but Reilly is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reilly really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fjera landing shots from mount.
Fjera works his way to his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fjera throws a combination that misses
and Reilly counters with a nice uppercut.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Fjera throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reilly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fjera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reilly throws a lazy right hand but Fjera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly slips under a jab from Fjera.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly clobbers Fjera with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Fjera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fjera with a poor takedown
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1##CL2#
Reilly gets tackled into the cage by Fjera. Fjera maintains the clinch.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fjera fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reilly's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fjera ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Fjera unleashes a big counter combination but Reilly bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Fjera should have avoided that one.
Reilly lands the left hand.
Fjera fails with the takedown.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Fjera sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fjera.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera's corner calls for a 1-2. Fjera obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reilly catches Fjera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Fjera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jab from Reilly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly lands a really nice looking cross but Fjera seems unphased.
Fjera throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fjera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fjera misses with a shot to the body
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fjera misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Fjera slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Fjera defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Fjera. No joy for Reilly on that attempt.
Fjera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reilly.
Fjera lands a head kick. Reilly smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.#T3#
Fjera catches Reilly with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Reilly forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Our winner, Jodi Joe Fjera, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: XF 15     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Castillo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reilly circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reilly! But no joy.
Reilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Castillo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castillo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reilly counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Castillo badly! He tries to strike back but Reilly puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Castillo out cold! Oh man, Castillo will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iain Reilly!
An out of breath Iain Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: XF 9     
Date:   Jun 02, 2019
#R1#
Funkhouser connects with a nice looking jab.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reilly throws a body punch but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly slips a straight right by Funkhouser.
Funkhouser ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
Reilly misses with a shot to the body
enabling Funkhouser to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly moves forwards but Funkhouser connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Funkhouser tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reilly swivels and escapes.
Reilly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Funkhouser to score with a decent uppercut.
Reilly takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Funkhouser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Funkhouser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Funkhouser avoids nicely.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Funkhouser with a nice cross.
Funkhouser scores with the left hand. Reilly knows he should have avoided that one.
Funkhouser slips a jab from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a jab.
Funkhouser takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Reilly misses.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funkhouser moves out of range of the strikes.
Funkhouser is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reilly had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#TD2#
Funkhouser looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funkhouser manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reilly postures up and lands a big shot to Funkhouser's brow.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Funkhouser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Funkhouser is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Funkhouser is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reilly forces his way into half guard.
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Funkhouser's temple.
Reilly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reilly throws a strike but Funkhouser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reilly is in close to Funkhouser's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funkhouser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reilly postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Funkhouser keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Funkhouser has wrist control.#T4#
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly postures up in Funkhouser's guard and throws a big left but Funkhouser blocks it.
Reilly is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Funkhouser is keeping the position.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Funkhouser keeps moving.
Reilly pushes down on Funkhouser's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Funkhouser might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice straight punches there by Funkhouser. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Funkhouser.
Funkhouser shoots in but no luck this time.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Funkhouser saw that one coming.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Funkhouser tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
Funkhouser lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Funkhouser tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Funkhouser.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Funkhouser counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Funkhouser.#T1#
Reilly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Reilly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reilly.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
A lazy left from Funkhouser finds it's target.
Trenton Funkhouser seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Funkhouser uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly. #TD2#
Funkhouser drives through with a takedown into Reilly's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reilly wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Funkhouser is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Funkhouser seems to be looking for submissions.
Reilly is trying to maintain the position but Funkhouser is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but Funkhouser has control of the leg.
Reilly trying to hold on to Funkhouser's head to control him but Funkhouser postures up. #T2#
Reilly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reilly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funkhouser stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Funkhouser drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reilly dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Iain Reilly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Reilly throwing strikes from guard but Funkhouser blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Reilly throws an elbow that misses. Funkhouser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reilly's guard. Nice move by Funkhouser!#REVB##SUB#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funkhouser defends well.#SUB#
Reilly has an active guard here but Funkhouser has managed to pass into half guard.
Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Funkhouser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Funkhouser from controlling successfully.
Funkhouser passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Funkhouser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Funkhouser is working for a kimura but Reilly is defending it quite comfortably.
Funkhouser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reilly regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trenton Funkhouser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Funkhouser takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Funkhouser misses with a straight right.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Funkhouser doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Funkhouser finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funkhouser throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reilly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Funkhouser scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reilly doesn't seem bothered though.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Funkhouser moves away.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Funkhouser is defended easily by Reilly.
Funkhouser connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Funkhouser ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly stuffs the takedown attempt from Funkhouser. Funkhouser gets slowly back to his feet.
Reilly misses with a straight left.
Funkhouser shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trenton Funkhouser.
Funkhouser takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Reilly misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Funkhouser! But no joy.
Funkhouser staying out of range there.
Funkhouser connects with a right hand. Reilly shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Funkhouser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly with a nice cross.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Funkhouser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Funkhouser misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly scores with a shot to the body.
Iain Reilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Funkhouser.
Funkhouser lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Funkhouser scores with a punch to the head.
Funkhouser throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Funkhouser fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reilly on the side of the head.
Funkhouser throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Funkhouser works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Funkhouser.
Funkhouser drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly swings for the body but Funkhouser moves out of range.
A left lands for Funkhouser.
Funkhouser's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.#TD2#
Funkhouser shoots in and bounces Reilly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funkhouser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Reilly wants to sweep here but Funkhouser controlling him for the moment.
Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Funkhouser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Funkhouser looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trenton Funkhouser.
I think Funkhouser 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trenton Funkhouser!

A less than humble Trenton Funkhouser misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: XF 4     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Dux throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Dux gets caught napping as Reilly dives in and scores a takedown. Dux manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reilly postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Dux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dux 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.
Reilly pulls Dux in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Reilly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dux is staying active underneath Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reilly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Ground and pound from Reilly.
Reilly looks to land a strike but Dux avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dux can't keep his opponent in guard - Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reilly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dux's head.
Dux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reilly.
Dux is looking to escape.#T2#
Reilly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reilly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly working over Dux with some ground and pound. Dux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reilly 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. #ROC2#
Dux is rocked!
Reilly lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dux quite badly. Dux pulls Reilly in close trying to recover. Reilly postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dux on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dux doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 22, 2019
#R1#
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Anna throws a leg kick
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anna tries to clinch there but Reilly circles away.
Reilly lands with a shot to the body.
Anna connects with a solid leg kick.
Anna throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Reilly counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anna has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Anna's legs - danger averted.
Anna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reilly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Anna is retaining full guard.
Reilly stands up over Anna, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anna trying to control the position.
Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Anna wants to sweep but no luck.
Anna looking to control.
Reilly distracts Anna with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Anna is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly is in close to Anna's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly is working Anna over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Anna can't keep his opponent in guard - Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
Anna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anna keeps working.
Reilly working the head and body with strikes.
Anna on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Nice strikes from Reilly there.
Anna wants to improve his position but Reilly is controlling well.
Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Anna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reilly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reilly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anna lands with a few short shots to the body.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Anna is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Anna tries to get to full guard but Reilly has control of the leg.
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Anna's temple. #T3#
Reilly looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Anna's head.
Reilly is nestled in close to Anna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Anna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anna taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly working Anna over with strikes.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Reilly.
Reilly 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.
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Anna's temple. #ROC2#
Anna is rocked!
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. Reilly connects with a nice short shot to Anna's temple.
Oh Anna is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anna wants to get back to full guard.
Anna seems to have got his legs back now.
Anna has hold of Reilly's hands but Reilly slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anna is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.
Anna taking some punishment here, with Reilly in his half guard. #T4#
Reilly winds up and cracks Anna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anna is staying active underneath Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is nestled in close to Anna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reilly scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reilly lands a nice short elbow.
Reilly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reilly looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anna with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reilly drops an elbow to the side of Anna's head.
Anna won't allow Reilly to pass to mount.
Reilly 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.
Reilly lands with a punch from half guard.
Anna is looking to improve his position.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Anna misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Reilly lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Anna lands with an overhand left.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anna throws a poor cross that misses #KD2#
and Reilly counters with a left hand that sends Anna to the canvas!
Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Anna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Anna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Anna looking for a guillotine here but Reilly defends easily.
Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anna is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Anna has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Reilly works over Anna with some ground and pound from guard.
Reilly gets to his feet and stands over Anna, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Anna felt that one! Reilly unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Anna from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
An out of breath Iain Reilly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 18, 2019
#R1#
Augusto throws a sloppy body shot
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Reilly. #KD#
Reilly drops Augusto with a nice combination! Reilly dives into Augusto's guard, looking to finish! #ROC#
Augusto is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Anton Augusto has been cut.
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!
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Augusto is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly stands up over Augusto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reilly arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Augusto's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
During a confident post fight interview, Iain Reilly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PSE 28     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses the jab.
Jackson walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes one on the button.
Reilly misses with a wild combination.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for Jackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrano Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Reilly throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Reilly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyrano Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly moves in close and cracks Jackson with a massive right hand! Jackson, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PSE 23     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Cain. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Cain tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Cain.
Reilly is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cain with a body shot.
Cain works the jab nicely.
Reilly ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Cain misses with the combination.
Cain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Cain uses the oldest trick in the book to send Reilly tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Cain is absolutely delighted - when Reilly wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). David Cain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, David Cain waved his t-shirt featuring Bee Krazy 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: PSE 20     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly slips under a jab.
Benn Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Benn Jr.#CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Benn Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Benn Jr moves out of range as Reilly strikes.
We've been told by Benn Jr's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Benn Jr tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Benn Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.#T1#
A solid body kick from Benn Jr.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Reilly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Benn Jr counters with a series of strikes. Reilly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Benn Jr counters with a left right combination that sends Reilly crashing to the mat - Benn Jr wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Reilly out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nigel Benn Jr!
Nigel Benn Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 09, 2018
#R1#
Reilly lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the cage and back into range.
Reilly fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rogers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#KD2#
Reilly throws a left that rocks Rogers and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Reilly dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Rogers regain composure! #ROC2#
Rogers is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
A big shot lands for Reilly! That's hurt Rogers! Will he recover? Reilly fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Our winner, Iain Reilly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 05, 2018
#R1#
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Renshin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick misses from Renshin.
Renshin lands a nice looking body kick.
Renshin lands a head kick. Reilly smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rakyu Renshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Renshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renshin misses with the body kick#TD#
and Reilly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reilly.
Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.#ROC#
Renshin is rocked!
Reilly 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.
Reilly is in close to Renshin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Renshin is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly loads up on a big left hand. Renshin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Reilly looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Renshin can't hide his disappointment, as Reilly celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
After winning the bout, Iain Reilly thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C30: Mac Airt vs Westlund     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Reilly swings for the body but Mingo moves out of range.
Mingo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mingo lands a body shot.
Mingo lands a right hook to the body.
Mingo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mingo works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Mingo misses with a hook. Reilly ducked under it nicely.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Mingo drops Reilly with a beautiful combination! Reilly stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mingo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mingo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Reilly has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hughtavious Mingo!
Hughtavious Mingo 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: C26: Antonio vs Slice     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Grey fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Reilly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Grey let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Grey throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Grey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Grey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Grey or perhaps it was just good defense by Reilly, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Grey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Grey shoots in looking for a takedown but Reilly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of J.J. Grey.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grey's head backwards.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grey doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reilly throws a right hand that Grey ducks under and follows up with a left that Grey also avoids with ease.#T1##TD#
Reilly looking to score a takedown here. Grey is defending well but Reilly drives through and ends up in Grey's guard.
Reilly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grey's head.
Reilly is working Grey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reilly's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Grey's legs - danger averted.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Reilly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grey's head.
Reilly with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Grey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Grey wants to sweep here but Reilly controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Reilly trying to control but Grey is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Grey is looking for a triangle but Reilly pushes his legs off easily.
Grey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reilly.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Grey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Grey working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily. #T3#
Reilly cracks Grey with a solid left hand.
Reilly wants to pass the guard but Grey is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Grey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reilly is aware though and is defending well.
Reilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Grey has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reilly is in close to Grey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grey has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grey taking punishment in the form of punches. #T4#
Grey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reilly's best efforts.
Ground and pound from Reilly. #SUB2#
Grey looking for submissions off his back.
Reilly is nestled in close to Grey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reilly seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grey wants to get back to full guard.
Reilly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Grey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reilly lands strikes from half guard.
Reilly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC#
Grey is rocked!
Reilly lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Grey quite badly. Grey pulls Reilly in close trying to recover. Reilly postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Grey on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Grey doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C20: Lu vs Spillane     
Date:   Aug 26, 2017
#R1##TD#
Reilly gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Muller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Muller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller with a nice head shot there.
Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Muller preventing the sweep.
Muller passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muller wants to pass the guard but Reilly is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly wants to sweep but no luck.
Muller tries to free his leg and advance position but Reilly is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Muller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Reilly keeping moving, preventing Muller from controlling successfully.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller 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.
Muller wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Muller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Muller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Muller defends well.
Muller trying to control but Reilly is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Muller defends easily.
Muller chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Muller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Muller slips nicely into half guard.
Reilly tries to roll over but Muller keeps him under control.
Muller is trying to control. Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Muller prevents Reilly from improving his position.
Muller wants to pass to mount but Reilly is defending the position.
Reilly wants to control but Muller is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Muller winds up and cracks Reilly with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Muller is looking for a kimura but Reilly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muller to get the leverage.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly is trying to control but can't.
Reilly is looking for a sweep. Muller is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reilly taking some punishment here, with Muller in his half guard. #ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Muller lands a big elbow - Reilly is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Muller!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bode Muller!
Our winner, Bode Muller, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: C15: Gatsby vs Reilly     
Date:   Jul 29, 2017
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Gatsby. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Gatsby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatsby cracks Reilly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reilly is still on wobbly legs! Can Gatsby finish him?
Reilly looks winded!#CL#
Gatsby moves into range and clinches up with Reilly.
Gatsby lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reilly to his knees! Gatsby keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Gatsby!
Jay Gatsby is the new light heavyweight champion!
As Jay Gatsby got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: My life, old sport, my life... my life has got to be like this... It's got to keep going on.'.

 

Event: C13: Beefrock vs Antonio     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Secoy throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
Reilly takes one to the chin there.
Secoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Reilly coming out on top.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Secoy moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook but Secoy avoids it easily.
Reilly lands a jab to Secoy's midsection.
Secoy throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Secoy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Secoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Secoy counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Decent striking displayed by Secoy there.
Secoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly. #T1#
Secoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reilly changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Secoy.
Azamat Secoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Secoy throws a hook but Reilly blocks it.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A left lands for Reilly.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Secoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Secoy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Secoy takes one to the chin there.
Secoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reilly's head backwards.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Secoy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.
Azamat Secoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Secoy ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Secoy throws a big shot that misses.
Secoy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Secoy misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Reilly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reilly. #T2#
Secoy looking for a sweep. Not yet Secoy, not yet.
Reilly works over Secoy with some ground and pound from guard.
Reilly won't allow Secoy to sweep him here.
Secoy keeping moving, preventing Reilly from controlling successfully.
Reilly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Secoy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reilly.
Secoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Secoy tries to improve position but can't.
Secoy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Reilly landing strikes.
Reilly landing strikes.
Secoy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reilly passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Secoy! #T3#
Reilly breaks from Secoy's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC#
Secoy is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Reilly! Secoy is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly is the new light heavyweight champion!
Iain Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Combate 10: Aas vs Pouko     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Hughes is out of range.
Michael Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Hughes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hughes scores with a three punch combo!
Reilly displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Reilly scores with a nice head shot.
Hughes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly lands an overhand right.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hughes closes the distance and pushes Reilly back into the cage.#BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reilly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reilly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hughes throws out the jab.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reilly moves out of range as Hughes strikes.#T1#
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Hughes takes one to the chin there.
Reilly lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Hughes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hughes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Reilly is trying to push Hughes away but Hughes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hughes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes is trying to drag Reilly to the mat but Reilly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes goes for a takedown attempt but Reilly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iain Reilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Hughes.#T2#
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reilly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hughes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reilly scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Reilly moved out of range.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Hughes does it's job there.#KD#
Reilly waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Hughes. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Hughes to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC#
Hughes is rocked!
Hughes is trying to control the position but Reilly postures up.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reilly throws a big elbow that misses.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Hughes has wrist control.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Hughes trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Reilly arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hughes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Combate 3: Herois     
Date:   May 13, 2017
#R1#
Reilly misses with a looping left.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Saiarr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Saiarr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saiarr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saiarr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Saiarr.
Reilly changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saiarr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly lands a really nice looking cross but Saiarr seems unphased. #CUT2#
It looks like Kayring Saiarr has been cut.
Reilly misses with a shot to the body
and Saiarr counters with a one-two to the body.
Reilly misses the jab.
Saiarr fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Reilly to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Reilly looks to clinch but Saiarr throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Reilly taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kayring Saiarr!

 

Event: USFC 152     
Date:   Apr 22, 2017
#R1#
Themistokles misses with a head kick.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Themistokles.
Themistokles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reilly defends it well.
Reilly takes a swing at Themistokles's ribcage but misses.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Themistokles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reilly's head.
Strategos Themistokles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Themistokles lands with a nice body punch.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Themistokles lands a nice hook to Reilly's body. Reilly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Themistokles moved out of range nicely.
Themistokles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Themistokles is quick to defend against it.
Reilly throws a right and a left that both miss.
Themistokles swings for the body but Reilly moves out of range.
Themistokles tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reilly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Themistokles swivels and escapes.
Themistokles lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A punch combination from Reilly misses.
Themistokles throws a head kick that misses.
Reilly slips a jab and a cross from Themistokles.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Themistokles throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Themistokles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Themistokles sprawls and moves away.
Themistokles's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Themistokles duly obliges.
Reilly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Themistokles tries to avoid it but Reilly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Themistokles to the ground. Themistokles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Themistokles defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Themistokles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Themistokles closes the distance and clinches.
Themistokles misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reilly looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Themistokles works on Reilly's body with a couple of short punches.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Themistokles. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Themistokles blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
A short left from Themistokles.
Reilly manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Themistokles.
Themistokles digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Reilly manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Reilly tries for a takedown but Themistokles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Themistokles moves into range and clinches up with Reilly.#T3#
Reilly blocking some punches.
Themistokles scores with a nice hook to the head.
Themistokles tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Reilly tries to work over Themistokles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Themistokles blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Themistokles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Themistokles throws a big uppercut that drops Reilly! More strikes from Themistokles and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reilly lies dazed against the cage as Themistokles celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
A relieved looking Strategos Themistokles thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: USFC 147     
Date:   Apr 01, 2017
#R1#
Laiho misses with a few strikes there.
Laiho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly throws a body punch but Laiho moves out of range.
Reilly throws a hook but Laiho avoids it easily.
Laiho walks into a jab.
Laiho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Laiho ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Laiho moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Laiho has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laiho cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reilly moves out of range as Laiho strikes.
Reilly takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laiho tries to bum rush Reilly with a series of wild strikes but Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Laiho lands a nice shot that snaps Reilly's head back.
Laiho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Laiho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laiho throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Laiho throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Laiho avoids it with no problem.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reilly has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Laiho lands a slapping body shot.
Laiho works Reilly's body with a nice hook.
Laiho misses with a double jab.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Laiho throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Reilly to counter with a crisp jab.
Laiho throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laiho.
Laiho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reilly counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexi Laiho has been cut.
Jab from Laiho.
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!#KD2#
Reilly cracks Laiho with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reilly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Laiho to stand back up!#ROC2#
Laiho is rocked!
Reilly is stalking Laiho. Laiho circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reilly, and it's lights out! Laiho really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
Our winner, Iain Reilly, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: USFC 139     
Date:   Feb 24, 2017
#R1#
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blade throws an overhand right that lands on Reilly's shoulder, as Reilly tries to avoid the shot.
Reilly sizes up Blade with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reilly throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Blade moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Reilly misses with a two punch combination.
Blade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blade moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Blade closes the distance but Reilly moves to the side #TD2#
and Reilly counters with a takedown into side control.
Reilly misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reilly working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reilly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reilly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly trying to control the position but Blade is working away.
Blade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Blade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Blade wants to get back to his feet but Reilly drags him back down.
Reilly in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Blade takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#
Blade is rocked!
Reilly landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Blade is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reilly on the ground.
Reilly in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Blade looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Reilly turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
A very excited looking Iain Reilly 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: USFC 133     
Date:   Jan 21, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Ataman.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Ataman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reilly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ataman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ataman.
Reilly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ataman.
Ataman cracks Reilly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ataman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Ataman throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Reilly has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ataman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ataman throws a shot to the body.
Reilly throws a jab when Ataman was well out of range.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ataman moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Ataman misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Ataman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1##BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch.
Reilly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ataman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
Ataman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ataman lands with a hook. Reilly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ataman staying out of range there.
Reilly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Reilly lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.
Ataman lands the left hand.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ataman.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reilly catches Ataman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Ataman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ataman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly misses with a hook
letting Ataman counter with a right hand.
Reilly throws a hook but Ataman avoids it easily.
Ataman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ataman has knocked Reilly down with a huge combo! Ataman steps away and waves a wobbly Reilly back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.#CL2#
Ataman has closed the distance and engaged Reilly in a clinch.
Oh Reilly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ataman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Reilly with a big uppercut! Reilly tries to clinch up but Ataman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Reilly to the mat! Reilly covers up and Ataman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: USFC 128     
Date:   Dec 24, 2016
#R1#
Reilly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a straight right hand.
Reilly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Young on the side of the head.
Young avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a double jab
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Reilly throws a hook but Young blocks it.
Young throws a big counter combination but Reilly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reilly throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand. #KD#
Young lands a big right hand that sends Reilly crashing to the mat! Young stays standing though and waves Reilly back to his feet!#ROC#
Reilly is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Young counters with a big left hand that crumples Reilly! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reggie Young!

 

Event: USFC 123     
Date:   Nov 18, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Hare darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hare lands a big head kick that sends Reilly to the canvas! Hare follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Hare!

 

Event: POWERS 56     
Date:   Oct 21, 2016
#R1#
Good shot there by Sykes.
Reilly throws a right hand that misses
and Sykes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.#CUT#
It looks like Xavier Sykes has been cut.
Sykes tries to clinch up.
Reilly throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykes counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Reilly cracks Sykes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reilly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sykes to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sykes misses with a hook.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sykes.
Sykes tries to clinch but Reilly moves out of range.
Sykes misses with a kick to the body.
Reilly digs a good hook to Sykes's body.
Sykes tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly blocks a head kick by Sykes.
Sykes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reilly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sykes moves in looking to clinch but Reilly pushes him off.
Sykes throws a shot from downtown. Reilly moves away and avoids it.
Reilly lands the left hand.#ROC#
Sykes is rocked!
Reilly closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Sykes out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
A very excited looking Iain Reilly 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: PFC 53     
Date:   Sep 28, 2016
#R1#
Reilly's corner calls for a 1-2. Reilly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Atlas Metaxas has been cut.
Metaxas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Reilly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Metaxas sprawling to the canvas! Metaxas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reilly finish him?! #ROC2#
Metaxas is rocked!
Metaxas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Metaxas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reilly moves in close and cracks Metaxas with a massive right hand! Metaxas, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Reilly!
A victorious Iain Reilly thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC : Fight Night 48     
Date:   Aug 14, 2016
#R1#
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Taparzo moved out of range nicely.
Taparzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reilly cracks Taparzo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taparzo jabs Reilly right on the nose. Reilly blinks but takes it well.
Taparzo tries to clinch up.
Taparzo wants to clinch but Reilly slips to the side
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taparzo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reilly defends it nicely.
Taparzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reilly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taparzo at a distance.
Taparzo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Reilly was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reilly cracks Taparzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taparzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Taparzo. Those never looked like landing.
Reilly jabs Taparzo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly checks a leg kick nicely.
Reilly throws a right and a left that Taparzo avoids nicely. #T1##KD2#
Reilly drops Taparzo with a big left hand and mounts him. Taparzo is in big trouble! #ROC2#
Taparzo is rocked!
Reilly postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Taparzo is out cold - huge knockout for Reilly!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 44: Seagram vs. Morello     
Date:   Jul 16, 2016
#R1#
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Reilly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reilly shoots in looking for a takedown but Quinn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reilly's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Reilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reilly cracks Quinn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quinn misses with a wild body shot.
Quinn looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Quinn as Reilly shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iain Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Reilly lands a slapping body shot.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Quinn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Quinn.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Quinn.
Quinn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reilly on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Quinn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Quinn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Quinn slips the punch.
Quinn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quinn's corner calls for a 1-2. Quinn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Quinn.
Reilly lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Quinn misses.
Quinn lands with an uppercut that bounces Reilly off the cage and back into range.
Reilly lands a body shot.
Reilly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Quinn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly dives in and grabs Quinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes down on Reilly's head and hops out.
Quinn lands with a straight right. Reilly didn't see that one coming.
Quinn slips a jab and a cross from Reilly.
Quinn connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Quinn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Quinn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Quinn.
Quinn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Quinn! But no joy.
Reilly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joe Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reilly lands a nice hook to Quinn's body. Quinn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Quinn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reilly shoots in but Quinn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quinn.
Quinn replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reilly blocks it well.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Quinn finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Reilly fails to land with a series of punches.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Reilly is rocked!
Quinn seems to be stalking Reilly here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Reilly drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Quinn!

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 45     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Reilly or perhaps it was just good defense by Stampfer, which made it look bad. #TD#
Reilly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stampfer to the mat! Stampfer manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Stampfer kicks Reilly off and gets to his feet.
Iain Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stampfer 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.#TD#
Reilly gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stampfer pushes Reilly away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reilly gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reilly 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.
Stampfer is looking for a sweep.
Stampfer defending against the ground and pound. #ES2#
Stampfer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reilly misses with a body shot.
Reilly misses with a few strikes there.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stampfer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stampfer staying out of range there.#T1#
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stampfer on the side of the head.
A big left from Reilly misses.
Reilly seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stampfer tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stampfer connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stampfer.
Stampfer lands a head shot.
Reilly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stampfer circles away quickly and effectively.
Stampfer lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Stampfer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reilly napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
Reilly is looking for a sweep.
Stampfer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reilly keeps working.
Stampfer lands a strong strike to the head of Reilly. That's dazed him! Stampfer looking to finish here. Reilly is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Stampfer lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Stampfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Paul Stampfer thanked GREEN!160 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 41     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Reilly shoots for a double leg takedown but Metaxas sprawls well. He's pushed Reilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reilly goes for a double leg but Metaxas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metaxas continues to drive forward.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Metaxas is just out of range.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Metaxas counters with a thumping low kick.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly dips to his left and cracks Metaxas with an uppercut!
Good standup being displayed there by Reilly as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Metaxas clinches. #BC#
Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
and Metaxas counters with a leg kick.
Reilly throws an off balance right hand
letting Metaxas counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Iain Reilly has been cut.
Reilly definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reilly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Metaxas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Metaxas working a defensive guard here. #T1#
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Reilly stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Metaxas throws up his legs and catches Reilly in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Reilly tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Metaxas! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Atlas Metaxas!
During a confident post fight interview, Atlas Metaxas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: PFC: Fight Night 37     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1#
Reilly takes a swing at Bruza's ribcage but misses.
Bruza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bruza is looking to clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bruza.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly takes one to the side of the head.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Reilly misses the jab.
Bruza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bruza wants to clinch.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruza throws a nice head kick!
Reilly swats away the attempt to clinch by Bruza.
Reilly with a jab.
Reilly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruza tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly misses with a hook. Bruza ducked under it nicely.
Reilly with a jab.#T1#
Bruza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Reilly drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reilly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly cracks Bruza with a solid left hand.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruza is pulling down on Reilly's head. It's preventing any offense from Reilly, at least for the moment.
Reilly trying to control but Bruza is working from the bottom.
Bruza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly 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.
Reilly stops Bruza from standing up.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly with a nice head shot there.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruza has wrist control.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Bruza controls Reilly momentarily but Reilly frees himself.
Reilly prevents Bruza from getting back to his feet.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly stands up over Bruza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bruza can do anything to dispel that myth.
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!
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reilly throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bruza looking to control.
Reilly distracts Bruza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reilly landing with the ground and pound.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reilly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reilly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bruza controlling Reilly's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reilly scoring with some ground and pound.
Reilly won't allow Bruza to get back to his feet.
Reilly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Reilly stops Bruza from standing up.
Bruza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reilly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reilly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reilly postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reilly is working Bruza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reilly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reilly chips away with some ground and pound.
Reilly connects with a couple of short punches.
Bruza wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
Reilly lands a couple of digs.
Bruza wants to get back to his feet but Reilly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reilly is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruza has wrist control.
Reilly preventing the sweep.
Bruza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reilly is controlling him.
Reilly working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Iain Reilly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bruza doesn't manage to clinch there - Reilly circles away.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bruza was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Bruza dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Iain Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Bruza misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Bruza.
Bruza walks into a straight right hand from Reilly.
A head kick misses from Bruza.
Reilly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bruza sprawls and moves away.
Bruza tries to close the distance and clinch but Reilly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Bruza shakes it off.
No joy there for Reilly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reilly tries to move into range but Bruza moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reilly swings for the body but Bruza moves out of range.
Reilly throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Reilly shoots in and drives through. Bruza sprawls well.
Bruza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruza lands a head kick!
Jab, jab by Reilly - just one landing. #T1#
Bruza misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Reilly. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick from Bruza lands but Reilly takes it in his stride.
Bruza throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bruza pushes off an throws an elbow but Reilly leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reilly avoiding damage. #BC#
Reilly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruza slips under a jab from Reilly.
Bruza wants to clinch.
Reilly tests Bruza's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Bruza tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reilly.
Reilly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#
Bruza is rocked!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly steps in with a hook that catches Bruza right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reilly follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bruza looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iain Reilly!
Iain Reilly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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