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Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1##TD#
Panda feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Reem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panda off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panda is defended easily by Reem.
Panda misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Panda avoids the body shot from Reem.
Panda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda has been working on his balance at Crapollas Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Reem.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Panda has a takedown stuffed.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.#T1#
Reem wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Panda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem throws a leg kick #TD#
and Panda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reem's guard.
Reem wants to get back to his feet but Panda passes into half guard. #REVB#
Panda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reem wants to get back to full guard.
Panda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reem to regain full guard. #T2#
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Panda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Panda 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.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Reem wants to sweep here but Panda controlling him for the moment.
Panda being controlled here momentarily.
Panda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Reem won't allow Panda to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reem wants to control from the top but Panda keeps moving.
Reem stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem wants to stand but Panda has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jab from Panda.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Panda down.
Reem tries to clinch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.#TD#
Panda drives through with a takedown into guard.
Panda throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Panda's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panda is on top in guard. #REVR#
Panda with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Reem 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.
Reem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Panda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda is working Reem over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda throws a big right hand that misses.
Panda passes Reem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Panda throwing shots but Reem is blocking nicely.
Reem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Panda drops an elbow to the side of Reem's head.
Panda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reem trying to get back to full guard but Panda takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Panda lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Reem! Panda sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Reem and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!

 

Event: SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1#
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Reem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Morgan.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reem as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lands a high kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Morgan attempts a counter takedown but Reem avoids it well and moves away.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Reem scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morgan momentarily. #CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Morgan goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Morgan slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem tries to clinch but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reem. Reem obviously looking to wear him down.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Morgan shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reem misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem. #CL2#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Reem holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morgan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Morgan ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Reem.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Morgan gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.#BC#
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Morgan throws a body kick that misses
and Reem counters with a series of strikes. Morgan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem tries to clinch but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan feinted with a counter takedown.
Reem avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reem blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
Reem avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Reem clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Morgan.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Morgan avoids the elbow strike from Reem, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Morgan fails to pull guard.
Morgan scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Morgan has Reem pushed against the cage.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reem lands a really nice looking cross but Morgan seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Reem.
Reem avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Morgan throws a head kick that Reem semi-blocks.
Reem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morgan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morgan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan tried to counter with a leg kick but Reem avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Reem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reem but Reem pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.
Reem is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Morgan back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Reem wants to stall.
Morgan stalling in the clinch.
Morgan tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morgan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem'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.#BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2##TD#
Morgan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morgan showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Morgan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Morgan looks to land a strike but Reem avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Morgan throws a big elbow that misses.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Morgan 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.#T3##SU2#
Reem gets to his feet. Morgan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Morgan or perhaps it was just good defense by Reem, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
Morgan throws a quick counter head kick but Reem was just out of range.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.#T4##TD#
Morgan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reem tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Reem wants to control but Morgan postures up.
Morgan working the ground and pound.
Morgan trying to control the position but Reem is working away.
Reem is looking to regain half guard here but Morgan keeps moving and retains side control.
Reem wants to control but Morgan postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reem cracks a nice hook into Morgan's ribs.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Morgan moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Morgan's knee but Morgan avoids it well.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem misses the jab.
Morgan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem. #T1#
Reem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morgan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Morgan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reem struggling a bit here.
Morgan tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Reem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morgan controls the position. #T2#
Morgan landing a few strikes.
Morgan is chipping away with strikes.
Morgan laying and praying for a moment but Reem takes advantage and regains half guard.
Reem wants to get back to full guard.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reem wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Reem is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reem keeping control of the position.
Morgan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working.
Reem trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morgan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Morgan with the ground and pound but Reem uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Reem stands up and waves to Morgan to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
Dexter Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Neves     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
Camara throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Camara tries to clinch up.
Camara digs a good hook to Reem's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Camara seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Camara forces Reem back against the cage and clinches.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Camara backwards.
Camara tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem prevents a body shot from Camara.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Camara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Camara digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Camara controls the action. #T1#
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Camara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Camara.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara lands an uppercut.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Camara seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A short left from Reem.
Camara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Camara - that landed with a thud.
Reem looks winded!
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Camara lands a right hand.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camara tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Camara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Camara.
Camara is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Camara lands a shoulder strike.
Camara lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Camara works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Camara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Camara.
Reem prevents a body shot from Camara.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Camara.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Camara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.#T3#
Camara blocks an uppercut.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Camara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara misses with a body punch.
Camara gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camara misses with a punch to the body.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Camara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Camara struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camara has him pressed against the cage.
Camara lands a left hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camara lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
Camara can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Camara lands a nice uppercut.
Camara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Camara. #ROC#Reem is rocked!
Camara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can Camara finish him?
Camara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Camara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camara working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Camara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camara unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reem! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Camara is unloading with more strikes now! Reem drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mamadu Camara!
Mamadu Camara spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: SMASH: Dionisy vs Gustafsson     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Ali misses with a head kick.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Ali lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch there but Ali circles away.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ali throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Ali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ali lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Reem misses. #T1#
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ali is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reem.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ali.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch.
Reem swings for the body but Ali moves out of range.
Ali ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Ali takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali scores with a jab to the body.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reem is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a head kick by Ali.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Ali manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Ali drives through and clinches with Reem against the cage.
Ali lands an uppercut.
Ali slows down the pace here. #T2#
Reem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ali up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Ali - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Ali.
Ali lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Ali.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ali manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ali tries to score a body lock takedown but Reem shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ali up against the cage.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Ali goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem cracks Ali with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Ali ducks down to avoid it.
Reem throws a solid leg kick but Ali takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reem.
Ali takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ali swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Reem misses.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Ali scores with a nice right hand.
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ali backs up against the cage.
Ali is looking to chop away at Reem's legs.
Ali darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Ali into the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Reem gets a clinch.
Ali blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Ali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice strike.
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. Ali should have avoided that one.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Ali ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reem half committed to a counter leg kick.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almoez Ali.
Ali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Reem with a jab.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem lands with a slapping head kick.
Reem tries to clinch up but Ali circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ali.
Ali lands a nice shot to the body.
Ali tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ali slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook. Ali ducked under it nicely.
Ali swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali connects with a high kick.
Ali jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Ali misses.
Reem digs a good hook to Ali's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali slips under a jab from Reem.#T1#
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Reem misses.
Ali throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Ali looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Reem throws a low kick but Ali moves out of range easily.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ali.
Ali scores with a jab to the head.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ali throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CL#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position. #T2#
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ali backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ali pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem throws an elbow but it misses.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Ali.
Ali letting Reem take a breather here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ali lands a left hand.
Reem blocks a body shot from Ali.
Almoez Ali seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ali is struggling to control the position.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali.
Ali blocking some punches.
Ali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3##BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ali misses with a head kick.
Ali throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Almoez Ali has been cut.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reem.
Ali appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ali keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands a jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Reem scores with a hook.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem is looking to clinch but Ali is avoiding it.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Ali gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from Ali.
A head kick misses from Ali.
Good exchange - Ali coming out on top.
Reem blocks a jab.
Ali displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ali is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ali's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Ali.
Ali throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Reem moves into the clinch.
Ali stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position.
Ali tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Ali back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ali. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Donk. Ali catches Reem right on the button with a cross.
Ali lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Ali missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali misses with a looping right.
Ali throws a nice head kick!
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Reem.#T1#
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Reem moves out of range as Ali throws a body kick.
Reem avoids the body shot from Ali.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem tries to clinch but Ali moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ali is looking to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ali checks a leg kick.
Ali swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ali swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Ali circles away.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a body shot.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ali fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ali.#CL#
Reem has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Ali pushes Reem up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Ali has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #T3#
Ali trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
Ali misses with the head strike.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ali into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Almoez Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ali is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem misses with some punches. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ali uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Ali misses with a hook.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ali throws a big shot that misses.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali jabs at Reem's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Almoez Ali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH: Reem vs Niska     
Date:   Dec 26, 2020
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska misses with a low kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niska!
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Niska.
Niska tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Niska digs a good body shot into Reem's ribs.
A combination from Niska does no damage.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Niska blocks the leg kick.
Niska is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reem tries to clinch but Niska moves out of range.
Niska tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Niska swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Reem scores with a body shot.
Reem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem takes a swing at Niska's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Niska has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch. #BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Niska lands a nice shot to the body.
Niska lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reem's sensitive parts.
Niska attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reem connects with a jab.
Niska misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Niska.
Niska lands a jab to the nose.
Reem checks a low kick from Niska.
Reem clobbers Niska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away. #CL#
Reem drives through and clinches with Niska against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niska softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Reem. #T2#
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Niska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Niska misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niska lands a body shot.
Reem is stalling here.
Niska scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Niska fails to land.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Niska.
Niska is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Niska lands a damaging elbow.
Niska utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reem is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Niska. #BC2#
Niska manages to break the clinch.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Niska.#T3#
Niska tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Niska throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem thuds his shin into the meat of Niska's side.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Niska moves away and avoids it.
Niska looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
Niska connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Reem - just one landing.
A combination from Niska does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niska. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niska bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reem's head.#CL2#
Niska takes the fight into the clinch.
Niska is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Reem. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niska keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Niska struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Niska throws an elbow that misses.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Niska up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Niska fails to land.
Reem tries to stall but Niska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Niska misses with some punches. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem blocks a jab.
Niska walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niska blocks a jab.
It looks like Reem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Niska throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Reem counters by moving into the clinch.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niska is keeping busy.
Niska lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Niska throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Reem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Niska.
Niska will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niska is looking for the big counter here.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Niska. #CL2#
Niska has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Niska tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reem avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem prevents a body shot from Niska.
Niska misses with a body punch.
Niska can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Niska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reem is keeping busy.
Reem lands a right hand.
Niska is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Niska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Niska misses with a knee to the head.
Niska throws a head punch that misses.
Reem stalls.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Niska throws an elbow that misses.
Niska tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem misses with some punches.
Niska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Niska.
Niska scores with a nice hook to the head.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Niska moves out of range of the body kick from Reem.
Reem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Niska moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Niska thows a left - swing and a miss!
Niska ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Some wild striking there from Niska. #T2#
Reem dips to his left and cracks Niska with an uppercut!
Juha Niska seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Niska moved out of range.
Niska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem connects with a right hand. Niska shakes it off.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niska misses with a hook.
A jab from Reem finds it's way through Niska's defenses.
Niska throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Niska.
As Niska tries to get set, Reem tries to push him back and clinch up but Niska manages to avoid the attempt.
Reem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niska misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niska misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Reem tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Niska. That's going to slow Reem down.
Niska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
Reem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T3#
Niska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reem throws a body punch but Niska moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Niska misses.
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Niska jabs at Reem's body.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Niska steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Despite the aggression on Niska's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A lazy left from Niska finds it's target.
Niska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Niska.
A clash of legs there as Niska blocks the low kick.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Niska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Reem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Niska.
Decent striking displayed by Reem there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Niska takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Niska slips a jab from Reem.
Decent striking displayed by Niska there.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niska throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Niska scores with a nice strike.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Niska lands a shoulder strike.
Niska is working Reem over against the cage.
Niska lands with a left to the head.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reem backs up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Juha Niska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niska throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Reem, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Niska moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Niska breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niska throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Reem is looking for a counter combo.
Niska lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Niska throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Niska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reem backs up against the cage.
Niska misses the shot to the body.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niska scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem slips under a jab from Niska.
Niska fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Niska circles away.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Niska.
Niska circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Niska to counter with a crisp jab.
Reem checks the leg kick.
Reem digs a good hook to Niska's body.
Niska looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niska keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Niska throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Niska's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Niska throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niska avoids the elbow strike from Reem, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Niska fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niska misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem blocks the body kick.
Niska moves away from the strike by Reem.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL#
Reem has Niska up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska landing knees to the head.
Niska throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem. #T3#
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niska can't break the clinch.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Niska tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms.
Niska tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem blocks an elbow strike.
Niska taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Niska pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Niska darts in and clinches Reem up against the cage.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reem wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem is looking to control Niska's arms but Niska gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Niska lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juha Niska is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem missing with a left hand there. Niska was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Reem tries to keep at a distance but Niska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem tries to stall but Niska uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Niska lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Niska coming out on top.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niska jabs Reem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niska lands with a hook. Reem tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Niska throws a push kick but Reem slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Reem misses the target.
Niska goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niska takes one to the chin there.
Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Niska has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juha Niska!

Juha Niska decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Ahai vs Rautio     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Reem misses with a body shot.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Curran manages to avoid it.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem tries to break free but Curran pushes him back against the cage.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curran.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Reem clinches.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem blocking some punches.
Curran's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Curran's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem blocks a body shot from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Curran has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
I was talking to Reem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Curran misses with some punches.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Curran tries to pull guard but Reem forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem moves forwards but Curran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No joy there for Curran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curran misses with a two punch combination.
A slow jab from Curran misses its intended target.
Curran lands with a kick to the temple. Reem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran. #TD2#
Curran pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Curran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reem is aware though and is defending well.
Curran wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Reem got a little sloppy there for a moment and Curran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reem has managed to get both his arms back between Curran's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Curran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reem defends well.
Curran trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Reem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Curran is trying to control the position but Reem postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curran throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Curran has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Curran managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Curran looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Reem there.
Curran throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Curran.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Curran manages to circle out of the way.
Curran drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for Reem.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curran momentarily.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curran thinking.
Reem gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Curran throws a right and a left that Reem avoids nicely.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Curran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Curran moves into the clinch successfully.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Curran up against the cage.
Curran gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reem blocks a body shot from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem throws a head kick that misses.
Reem throws a jab when Curran was well out of range.#T1#
Curran's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curran scrambles back to his feet.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Curran is out of range.
Curran misses with a series of wild punches.
Curran throws a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran avoids the head kick by Reem.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Curran is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Curran on the inside.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem working aggressively here.
Curran is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Curran.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Good body shot from Reem. #T3##BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curran misses with a looping left.
Reem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Curran.
Reem throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Reem darts in and clinches Curran up against the cage.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Curran tries for a takedown but Reem manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Curran tries to tie him up.
Curran is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns Curran into the cage.
Curran is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Reem has denied him.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Curran working aggressively here. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Curran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem stalling the fight.
Curran is trying to pull guard but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curran can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Curran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curran tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Curran gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Curran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reem is defending well.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curran wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Curran.
Reem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Curran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Curran working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
Curran keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Curran looks to clinch
and Reem counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Curran clinches up with Reem and pushes him back against the cage.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curran tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick.
Curran takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Curran tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Reem scores with a one two! Curran had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reem scores with a decent looking hook.
Reem cracks Curran with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curran throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Reem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curran's sensitive parts.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.
Curran wants to counter the offense by Reem and move into the clinch position.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Curran lands a left hand.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook. Curran ducked under it nicely.
Curran moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Curran fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reem lands with a hook. Curran tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curran is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Curran throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a nice body shot.
Reem scores with a jab. Curran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Curran off the cage and back into range.
Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reem lunges at Curran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Curran's hand.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curran stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Curran throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curran throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

In his post fight interview, Umberto Reem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Stralman     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraag misses with a shot to the body
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kraag throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Kraag avoided it.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Kraag back into the cage.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kraag throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Kraag is just out of range.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.#T1#
Reem connects with a jab.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Reem. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraag on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reem throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kraag on the side of the head.
Reem avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kraag has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraag tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position.
Reem cracks Kraag with a nice body shot.
Kraag has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem thuds a left hand into Kraag's body.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut there from Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Reem tries to clinch but Kraag is having none of it. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Kraag does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kraag walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Reem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kraag has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reem finds it's way round the side to connect with Kraag's head.
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kraag swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Kraag is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout.
Kraag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kraag.
Reem cracks Kraag with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kraag throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Kraag on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kraag is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks. #T4#
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kraag backwards.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kraag drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Kraag has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jab by Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kraag blocks a jab.#CL#
Reem rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Reem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Kraag is rocked!
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Kraag with a mighty uppercut! Kraag falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kraag is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
In his post fight interview, Umberto Reem started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Smith     
Date:   Sep 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem avoids the body shot from Bishop.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bishop throws a low kick, looking for Reem's leg but Reem calmly moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.
Bishop scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Bishop lands a head kick. Reem smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1#
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reem counters with a nice leg kick.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Reem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bishop manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reem's head.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Bishop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reem counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.#T2#
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bishop, pushing him back against the cage.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bishop goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Bishop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem prevents a body shot from Bishop.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Bishop connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Reem down.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
Reem wants to clinch.
Bishop swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Bishop misses with a left hand
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bishop.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Reem on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop misses with a leg kick
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Reem misses.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bishop.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a straight right.
Bishop with a nice calf kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
A nice side step and Bishop releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reem closes the distance but Bishop moves to the side
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop looks for the body kick but Reem saw that one coming.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Bishop lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem blocks a leg kick.
Bishop scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Bishop throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Bishop looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bishop connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reem tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Reem.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Reem staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Bishop.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bishop scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reem trying to stall but Bishop improves his position.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem wants to stall.
Bishop misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reem is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Bishop's front leg but catches the back leg as Bishop tries to avoid it.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bishop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop with the inside leg kick.
Reem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reem in his tracks.
Bishop connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Bishop throws a hook but Reem blocks it.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reem is looking to control Bishop's arms but Bishop gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Reem avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Bishop lands an elbow inside.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bishop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Bishop.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bishop throws an elbow that misses.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem avoiding damage as Bishop throws knees to the body.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reem working aggressively here.
Bishop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bishop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Bishop throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Bishop connects with a leg kick.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bishop connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Bishop throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Bishop throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Reem was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem looks to clinch
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Bishop, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Bishop settles back down. #T1#
Reem tries to clinch but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop misses with a kick to the body
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop scores with a body shot.
Bishop throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
A big right from Reem misses.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A leg kick checked by Reem.
Reem misses with an uppercut
and Bishop counters with a good, hard body kick but Reem shrugs it off.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Bishop takes one on the button.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bishop scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Bishop looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem tries to clinch there but Bishop circles away.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Reem misses with a body shot.
A big right from Bishop misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reem. Bishop shrugs it off though.
Reem lands with a right hand.
Bishop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bishop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Reem's front leg but catches the back leg as Reem tries to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
A jab from Reem misses.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reem tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Bishop scores with a jab to the body.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bishop bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reem. That did some damage!
The fighters circling - Bishop throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Reem misses the jab.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem cracks Bishop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Bishop's leg but Bishop calmly moves out of range.
Reem misses with a leg kick.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem misses the jab.
Bishop throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Bishop's corner calls for a 1-2. Bishop obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!

Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Walcott vs Weudke     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams Junior throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reem avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams Junior is defended easily by Reem.
A big left from Adams Junior misses.
Adams Junior throws an off balance right hand
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem cracks Adams Junior with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Adams Junior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem digs a good body shot into Adams Junior's ribs.#CL#
Adams Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Adams Junior gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams Junior is keen to just control but Reem is a slippery customer.#T1#
Still in half guard, Adams Junior seems content to control.
Adams Junior wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Adams Junior controlling the pace.
Adams Junior is trying to control the action in half guard but Reem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams Junior seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams Junior trying to mount his opponent but Reem defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reem slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams Junior lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily#CL2#
and Reem counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting on Reem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Adams Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams Junior tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Adams Junior taking a breather. #T3#
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Adams Junior keeps control of Reem as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem lands an overhand right.
A shot to the body from Adams Junior misses
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams Junior moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reem wants to clinch up but Adams Junior keeps it at a distance.
Adams Junior lands with a cross.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem wants to counter the offense by Adams Junior and move into the clinch position.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Adams Junior moved out of range nicely.
Reem throws a jab when Adams Junior was well out of range.
Adams Junior showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem. #CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch. #T4#
Adams Junior looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Adams Junior misses with a knee strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut.
Adams Junior blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Adams Junior has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams Junior seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams Junior lands a right hand.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Adams Junior has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reem but Reem pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Adams Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reem scores with a body shot.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior is having none of it.
Adams Junior misses the body punch #CL2#
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams Junior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Reem. #BC#
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Reem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Reem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams Junior avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reem scores with a three punch combo!
Reem connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem is trying to stall. #T1##BC#
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Reem misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams Junior checks it well.
It looked like Adams Junior wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams Junior connects with the punch.
Adams Junior throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams Junior sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams Junior does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Adams Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Adams Junior moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Adams Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams Junior is able to avoid easily.
Adams Junior takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams Junior shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Adams Junior is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Reem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams Junior is just out of range.
Adams Junior fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Adams Junior drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reem gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Adams Junior performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Reem is looking to improve his position.
Adams Junior is stalling here. Reem is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Adams Junior seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reem has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Adams Junior is looking for a sweep.
Adams Junior is not content to let Reem control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams Junior trying his best to control but Reem has mounted him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Some wild striking there from Reem. #CL2#
Reem pushes Adams Junior up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior misses with the head strike.
Adams Junior is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Adams Junior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adams Junior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.#T1#
Adams Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem feints a jab promting Adams Junior to slip. Reem then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams Junior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Adams Junior appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Reem drives through and clinches with Adams Junior against the cage.
Adams Junior is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams Junior fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
JR Adams Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams Junior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reem slips a jab from Adams Junior.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams Junior stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams Junior's hands.
Adams Junior chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him. #CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams Junior throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Adams Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reem blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Adams Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams Junior presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Adams Junior blocking some punches.
Reem wants to break free but Adams Junior has control.
Adams Junior has Reem pushed against the cage.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem is leaning against Adams Junior and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Adams Junior's head.
Adams Junior tries to pull guard but Reem won't allow it. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams Junior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reem defends well and Adams Junior ends up having to push Reem into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Adams Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Adams Junior trying to land knees to the body.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adams Juniors head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem gets through Adams Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams Junior drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams Junior misses with a knee to the head.
Adams Junior looking to stall.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem 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.
JR Adams Junior spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries! Everyone knows that my opponent here has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs and illegal recreational drugs, so I'm confident this fight will soon be ruled a "No Contest." Thanks everyone for continuing to support those of us who fight clean.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Jordon vs Williams     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams Junior connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Adams Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams Junior with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams Junior goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Adams Junior darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams Junior throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Adams Junior's head back.
Reem stuffs the takedown.
Reem looks to land a body kick but Adams Junior moved away.
Reem throws a hook but Adams Junior blocks it.
Adams Junior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Adams Junior moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reem misses with the combination.
Reem scores with a jab.#T1##CL#
Adams Junior clinches. #BC#
Adams Junior manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Adams Junior misses
and Reem counters with a nice body kick.
Reem misses with an uppercut.
Reem misses with an uppercut.
Adams Junior gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reem tries to stall but Adams Junior uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Adams Junior takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams Junior. #T2#
Adams Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams Junior working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Adams Junior fails to land.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams Junior looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Adams Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams Junior slips a straight right by Reem.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Adams Junior.
Reem takes a swing at Adams Junior's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Adams Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams Junior lands the left hand.
A jab from Reem misses.
Adams Junior throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Reem catches Adams Junior right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Reem moves forwards but Adams Junior connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams Junior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams Junior manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reem sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adams Junior staying out of range there.
Adams Junior jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Adams Junior works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adams Junior.
Reem avoids the body shot from Adams Junior.
Reem is looking to chop away at Adams Junior's legs.
Adams Junior is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
Adams Junior lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adams Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams Junior throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Adams Junior gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams Junior letting Reem take a breather here.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem prevents a body shot from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams Junior lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reem is trying to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams Junior.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Adams Junior.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams Junior backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
It appears Adams Junior was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reem misses with a double jab
letting Adams Junior counter with a right hand.
Reem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reem slips under a jab.
Adams Junior lands with an uppercut that bounces Reem off the cage and back into range.
Adams Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams Junior ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Adams Junior drives through with a takedown into Reem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reem wants to stand up but Adams Junior is controlling him.
Adams Junior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams Junior has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adams Junior stands and throws Reem's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reem is trying to escape the position but Adams Junior is controlling the position.
Adams Junior seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reem for as long as he can get away with.
Reem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams Junior wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reem is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adams Junior off and has taken his back!
Reem controlling well, preventing Adams Junior from escaping the position.
Adams Junior breaks Reem's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Adams Junior passes Reem's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reem tries to roll over but Adams Junior keeps him under control.
Adams Junior takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adams Junior trying to pass the guard but Reem defending well.
Well, if Adams Junior is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reem manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Adams Junior being controlled here momentarily.
Adams Junior sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reem looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reem looking to control.
Adams Junior wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adams Junior looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Adams Junior is out of range.
Adams Junior rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams Junior takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams Junior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adams Junior throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JR Adams Junior dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adams Junior slips a jab from Reem.
As Reem tries to get set, Adams Junior tries to push him back and clinch up but Reem manages to avoid the attempt.
Adams Junior throws out a leg kick but Reem moves out of range and Adams Junior only half commits.
Reem takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Adams Junior saw that one coming.
Reem shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adams Junior eats them both and turns towards Reem to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Reem.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams Junior walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams Junior slips under a jab.
Reem thumps Adams Junior with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams Junior.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown.
Reem avoids the head kick by Adams Junior.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adams Junior.#T1#
Adams Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Adams Junior to counter with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Reem both land. Nice combination.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Adams Junior sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Adams Junior avoids it this time.
Reem throws a hook but Adams Junior avoids it easily.
Adams Junior takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem throws a body punch but Adams Junior moves out of range.
Adams Junior takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Adams Junior tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams Junior misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Adams Junior tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Adams Junior tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Adams Junior back against the cage.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams Junior.
Adams Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Adams Junior looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reem managing to block the knees to the body from Adams Junior.
Adams Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams Junior looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Adams Junior breaks the clinch.
Reem throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Reem slips a straight right by Adams Junior.
No luck for Adams Junior with that takedown attempt.
Reem keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Adams Junior lands.
Adams Junior lands a jab.
Reem lands a really nice looking cross but Adams Junior seems unphased.
Adams Junior lands with a good body shot.
Reem tries to clinch but Adams Junior is having none of it.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams Junior fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Adams Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Adams Junior moved out of range.#T4#
Adams Junior shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams Junior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reem tries to avoid it but Adams Junior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reem to the ground. Reem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams Junior drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams Junior tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams Junior throws a series of punches but Reem avoids them all with ease.
Adams Junior thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams Junior lands a nice shot that snaps Reem's head back.
Adams Junior shoots in but no luck this time.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adams Junior in his tracks.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Adams Junior blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: SMASH: Colucci vs Oeste (NC)     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
Reem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reem stalling.
Reem stops a takedown attempt from Curran.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Curran to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Curran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Curran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reem, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Curran moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curran misses with the head strike.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Curran just leaning against Reem, taking a breather. #BC#
Curran breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Curran rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is trying to break free.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran working aggressively here.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Curran up against the cage.
Curran tries for a takedown. No joy. #T2#
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Curran scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran is trying to drag Reem to the mat but Reem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Reem. #BC#
Curran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Curran.
Reem tests Curran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Curran.#T3#
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem. #CL#
Curran closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Reem can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Curran's head back.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Curran.
Curran connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Reem pushes Curran up against the cage in a clinch.
Curran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reem just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curran is keeping busy.
Reem is trying to push Curran away but Curran has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem wants to break free but Curran has control.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Curran to work. #BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curran on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curran looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Curran is looking for a counter combo.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem walks into a stiff left hand from Curran.
Curran tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Curran tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curran checks the leg kick nicely there.
Curran tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reem manages to circle out of the way.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Curran clinches.
Randy Curran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Curran.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem tries to break the clinch but Curran is controlling the position.
Curran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Curran tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Curran.
Reem has Curran pressed against the cage. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to stall but Curran uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Curran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Curran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Reem misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curran.
Curran is pushing Reem up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Curran taking a breather.
Curran stalling.
A short right from Curran.
Reem lands an elbow that stopped Curran in his tracks for a moment.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Curran.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
Curran wants to clinch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Curran rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem stops a takedown attempt from Curran.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem wants to stall. #T3#
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
A short left from Reem.
Reem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran tries to pull guard but Reem holds him up against the cage and eventually Curran drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reem checks a leg kick nicely.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
Randy Curran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Curran with a body shot.
Reem throws the left hand but Curran avoids the punch easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Curran down.
Curran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Curran! #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Curran moves to clinch but Reem breaks away
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Reem digs a good body shot into Curran's ribs.
Curran tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem throws out a powerful jab.
Curran rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.
Curran takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Curran is just out of range.#CL#
Curran closes the distance and clinches.
Curran trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
A short left from Curran.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
Reem stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Randy Curran's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Curran looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem misses with a straight right.
Curran misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Curran. Those never looked like landing.
Curran takes one on the button.
Curran misses with a double jab
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curran, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem is pressed up against the cage. Curran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reem down to the mat. Reem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reem misses with a leg kick.
Curran fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Curran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem avoiding damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Curran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem wants to get back to striking at distance but Curran won't allow it.
Curran swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Curran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Curran blocks an uppercut.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Randy Curran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reem to keep the fight standing.
Reem lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Curran lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Curran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Curran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is trying to break free.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Curran is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Curran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curran is looking for a takedown.
Curran taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Curran is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reem is keeping busy.#T3#
Curran is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Curran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reem fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reem throws a right and a left that Curran avoids nicely.
Curran on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Reem clinches.
Curran leaning against his opponent.
Curran lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reem has had enough of the clinch but Curran keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curran creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Curran can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem trying to stall but Curran improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curran misses with some punches.
Curran misses with the head strike.
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!
Curran misses with a body punch.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem can't break the clinch.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Curran has him pressed against the cage.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curran backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Umberto Reem.
I've got Reem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

A very excited looking Umberto Reem rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Llosa vs OMalley     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem connects with a nice looking jab.
Curran throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Curran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Curran swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head. #CL2#
Curran clinches.
Reem tries a body shot but Curran blocks it.
Reem blocking some punches. #BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Curran moved out of range.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Reem stuns Curran with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Curran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curran connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Curran. #T1#
Curran misses with a straight right.
Reem cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Randy Curran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curran moves forwards but Reem connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Curran throws a right hand that misses
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Curran. That snapped Reem's head back.
A big right from Reem misses.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curran.
Curran scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Curran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curran displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem 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.
Reem moves out of range as Curran strikes.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Curran manages to avoid it.#T2#
Reem throws a hook to the side of Curran's head but Curran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curran throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Curran throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
Curran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Curran can pounce on him.
Curran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
As Curran looks to move away, Reem throws a big counter combo but Curran just gets out of the way.
Curran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reem connects with the punch.
Curran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Curran misses.
Curran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Curran ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Curran checks it well. #T3#
Curran throws a head kick that misses.
Curran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem cracks Curran with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curran is keeping busy.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Curran'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.
Curran throws a head punch that misses.
Curran looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem just leaning against Curran, taking a breather.
Curran blocks an elbow strike from Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Curran is trying to maintain a safe position but Reem gets an underhook and turns Curran into the cage.
Reem leaning against his opponent. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Come on Curran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Currans head.
Curran blocking some punches.
Curran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem is stalling here.
Reem gets underhooks to prevent Curran's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curran.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Curran lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Curran fails to land.
A short right from Reem.
Reem being controlled against the cage.
Curran lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Randy Curran will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Curran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem effectively controlling the action here.
Curran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reem pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curran lands with a left to the head.
Reem has Curran pressed against the cage.
Curran lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
Curran working aggressively here.
Curran scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curran backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Curran tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem is pushing Curran up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reem misses with some punches. #T1#
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Curran stalling against the cage.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curran has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Curran scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem working aggressively here.
Curran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem is looking to control Curran's arms but Curran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Come on Curran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Curran.
Reem blocking some punches. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Curran throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran keeps the fight on the outside.
Curran throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem lands with an overhand left.
Curran throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Reem is predictable there
and Curran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curran throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem wants to clinch.
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curran.
Curran misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Curran. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Reem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Curran.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem. #BC2#
Curran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curran lands a jab to the nose.
Reem throws a low kick but Curran moves out of range easily.
Reem lands a nice hook to Curran's body. Curran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Curran fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Randy Curran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Curran throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Curran.
Reem throws a hook but Curran blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Curran.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Curran.
A nice combination there by Reem. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Curran throws a good cross that connects.
Curran is looking to clinch.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Curran scores with a nice strike.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Reem misses with a low kick. #CL#
Reem moves into range and clinches up with Curran.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Curran. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Curran pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curran.
Reem thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curran throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Curran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Curran throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem is looking to counter the offense by Curran and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curran.
Curran defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Reem has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem tries to clinch there but Curran circles away.
Curran fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Curran throws a head kick that half lands.
Curran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Curran scoring well with a low kick there.
Curran misses with an uppercut.
Curran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reem on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curran tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
A nice combination there by Reem. #T1#
Curran slips under a jab from Reem.
Curran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Curran throws out a powerful jab.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Curran lands a nice looking body shot.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A left lands for Reem.
Curran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curran takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Curran pushes him off.
Curran lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Curran coming out on top.#CL#
Reem rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Curran.
Reem lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Curran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Curran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Curran improves position.
Curran swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
A low kick lands for Reem. #CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Curran in a clinch.
Reem prevents a body shot from Curran.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curran working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curran stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Curran back into the cage.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.#T3##BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Curran.
Reem tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Curran! But no joy.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curran connects with a right hand. Reem shakes it off.
Curran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reem staying out of range there.
Curran scores with a nice head shot.
Curran takes one to the side of the head.
Reem tries to clinch up but Curran circles away and keeps his distance.
Curran fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Curran misses the target.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4##CL#
Reem rushes Curran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem slips under a jab from Curran.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curran moves away.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Curran's hands.
Curran loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curran.
Curran misses with a straight left.
Curran throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem throws a body punch but Curran moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Randy Curran.
I think Curran 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber     
Date:   Jun 06, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reem! But no joy.
Tua moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem 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.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
Tua keeps the fight on the outside.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua avoids a kick to the body.
Tua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tua - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tua . Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a hook
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .#T1#
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua . Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Reem misses with the combination.
Tua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Tua settles back down.
Tua motions for Reem to come forward. Tua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua stalks Reem and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reem's face. Reem staggers backwards, shaken.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .
Reem misses with a body punch
and Tua counters with a straight right hand.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Tua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem walks into a stiff left hand from Tua .
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Reem tries to clinch up but Tua circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem. #T2#
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tua lands with an overhand left.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Tua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Tua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reem avoiding damage.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem stalls.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tua is keeping busy.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua lands a glancing blow to the side of Reem's head.
Tua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Tua fakes the leg kick and cracks Reem in the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tua rather than just go for the knockout.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reem misses with a kick to the body.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua wants to clinch up but Reem keeps it at a distance.
Reem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reem throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Tua half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reem slips a straight right by Tua .
Reem punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua throws a shot to the body.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua lands a head kick!
Tua throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua slips under a jab from Reem.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Reem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem lands a lovely overhand right.
Tua throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Tua throws a body shot but no joy.
Tua sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Tua avoids it this time.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
A cross from Tua lands.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
David Tua is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Reem misses with the combination.
A left lands for Reem.
Tua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reem can do to turn this around?
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Reem avoids the body shot from Tua .
Reem misses with a looping left.#CL#
Tua has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Reem. #BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reem tried to score with a low kick but Tua checks it.
Nice shot lands for Tua .
Tua closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Tua throws a front kick aimed at Reem's knee but Reem avoids it well.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Tua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tua lands a head shot.
A shot to the body from Tua misses
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reem slips a jab from Tua .
Tua checks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Tua .
Tua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tua .
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!
Tua scores with a jab.
Tua swinging wildly here. #T4#
Tua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reem's hands.
Reem moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tua . Reem shrugs it off though.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua is having none of it.
Reem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Reem clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Tua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that David Tua will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tua wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reem just manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tua is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tua throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Reem there.
Tua lands a body shot.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Tua 's knee but Tua avoids it well.
Tua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Tua lands with a straight right. Reem didn't see that one coming.
Reem scores with a jab to the head.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Reem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tua throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Tua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Tua .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected. #CL2#
Reem gets a clinch. #BC#
Tua breaks from the clinch.
Reem jabs Tua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Tua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reem.
Tua misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tua keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
David Tua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Tua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tua takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Reem steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Tua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reem has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Reem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tua 's head backwards.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tua .
An inside leg kick from Tua misses.
Tua looks to land a combination. Reem sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Reem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's front leg with a kick but Tua checks it.
Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Tua clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem blocks a low kick nicely.
Reem throws a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Reem throws an off balance right hand
and Tua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tua misses with a lunging right hand
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Reem swings for the body but Tua moves out of range.
Reem throws a combination. Tua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Good work by Reem as he checks the leg kick.
Reem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tua is looking to clinch.
Tua misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Reem rushes Tua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tua lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
A short left from Reem.
Reem is trying to stall.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Tua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tua , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !

David Tua thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#826 Bolleke v Paa     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Reem looks to land a combination. Gomu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Gomu blocks an uppercut.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Gomu has him pressed against the cage.
Gomu lands a body punch.
Reem misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Gomu manages to break the clinch.
Gomu throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Reem avoids the body shot from Gomu.
Reem stuns Gomu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomu counters with a left to the body.
Reem throws an off balance right hand
and Gomu counters with a good low kick that Reem was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reem at a distance.
Reem looks winded!
Reem staying out of range there.
Reem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.#T1#
Gomu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem staying out of range there.
Reem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gomu misses the target.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gomu throwing a counter right hand but Reem manages to avoid it.
Gomu throws a body shot but no joy.
Gomu misses with a wild body shot.
Gomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Gomu connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gomu.
Reem blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Gomu has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gomu.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gomu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem pushes Gomu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Gomu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem misses with a left hand
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gomu is looking to slow Reem down with leg kicks.
Gomu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.#T3#
Reem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Gomu fails to land.
Gomu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gomu tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Gomu being controlled against the cage.
Gomu tries a knee to the head but Reem blocks it.
Reem tries a body shot but Gomu blocks it.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Gomu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gomu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Gomu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem swings for the body but Gomu moves out of range. #T4#
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gomu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gomu avoids the body shot from Reem. #CL2#
Reem drives through and clinches with Gomu against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gomu pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gomu misses with a knee to the head.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gomu's efforts to push away.
Gomu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gomu Gomu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reem misses with a double jab
and Gomu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reem tries to clinch but Gomu is having none of it.
Gomu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Reem lands the left hand.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Gomu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomu moves away.
Gomu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reem is breathing heavily.
Reem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gomu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Gomu.#T1#
A shot to the body from Reem misses
and Gomu counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Gomu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reem gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Gomu points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Reem wakes up just in time to hear Gomu thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gomu Gomu!
Gomu Gomu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#818 Bolleke v Slurper     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1#
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruas sets himself, and Reem steps forward looking for the clinch! Ruas avoids it this time.
Reem throws a jab when Ruas was well out of range.#TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Ruas prevents Reem from improving his position.#SUB#
Ruas is working for a kimura here but Reem manages to reverse the position and he's now in Ruas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ruas is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T1#
Reem wants to control from the top but Ruas keeps moving.
I've been told that Reem has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruas 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.#SUB#
Ruas working for a triangle but Reem defends it easily.
Ruas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Reem is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ruas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruas 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruas missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Ruas walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.
A jab lands there for Ruas.#T3#
Ruas slips a jab from Reem.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Ruas.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ruas.
Reem slips a jab from Ruas.
Reem tries to counter with a clinch but Ruas shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Ruas shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Reem defends it.
Ruas is thwarting Reem's attempts to control the position.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Ruas sits in half guard.
Reem is controlling Ruas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Ruas trying to advance position but Reem counters by regaining guard.
Ruas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruas misses with a takedown
and Reem counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem throws a hook but Ruas avoids it easily.
Ruas goes for a double leg but Reem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reem continues to drive forward.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Ruas counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reem defends it well.
Reem is doing well to control the position and prevent Ruas from advancing to side control.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem is looking to control Ruas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reem avoid being mounted?
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom. #T1#
Ruas is looking to advance position but Reem won't allow it.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working.
Ruas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Ruas advances position into side control!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to get an arm triangle but Reem is defending well.
Ruas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reem's legs.
Ruas trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom.
Reem gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T3#
Reem is controlling an arm, preventing Ruas from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ruas trying to control but Reem is having none of it.
Reem 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.
Ruas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working. #SUB#
Ruas is working for a submission of some sort.
Ruas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Ruas is trying to work for a kimura but Reem is defending well.
Ruas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reem prevents Ruas from taking his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ruas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reem has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reem!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas'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#
Ruas checks a low kick from Reem.
Jab by Reem.
Both fighters circling a little - Reem finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Ruas tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ruas stalling in the clinch.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Ruas's front leg but catches the back leg as Ruas tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem thuds a left hand into Ruas's body.#CL2#
Reem pushes Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem has Ruas pressed against the cage.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T1#
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reem tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ruas shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Ruas misses with a body shot.
Reem slips under a jab.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Ruas moved out of range nicely.
Ruas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Ruas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ruas moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
Reem swings for the body but Ruas moves out of range.
Ruas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruas throws a right hand that misses
and Reem counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Reem circles away easily
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reem connects with a body shot.
Ruas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruas shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reem wants to clinch.#T3#
A cross from Ruas lands.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem misses the jab.
Ruas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reem.#CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ruas up against the cage.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ruas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ruas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem feints and then cracks Ruas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruas down. #T4#
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruas.
Reem scores with a one two! Ruas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Ruas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reem on his heels. He'll look to pass Reem's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.
Reem looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruas preventing the sweep.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Reem has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Ruas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reem 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

 

Event: CEC 689     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
Arones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Arones is just out of range.
Reem misses with a straight left. #CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Arones.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Arones lands with a right to the head.
Arones can't get the takedown.
Arones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Arones.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Arones misses with some punches.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem stalling. #T1#
Arones misses with a punch on the inside.
Arones blocks an uppercut.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem is trying to break the clinch but Arones has him pressed against the cage.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Arones's head. #BC2#
Arones manages to break the clinch.
Arones cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arones misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Arones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Arones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Arones throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Arones working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Arones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee warns Reem that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Arones with good strikes from the mount here!
Arones lands a big shot there that rocks Reem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Arones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reem is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Reem wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arones.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Arones cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Arones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Reem wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Arones. #T3#
Arones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reem is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Arones tries to control but Reem wriggling away.
Arones lands a nice shot to the head.
Arones postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reem looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Arones tries to control but Reem wriggling away.
Arones throwing strikes here but Reem is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Reem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arones trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reem blocking the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Reem'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.
Arones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reem holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Arones tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Arones thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arones wants to control the pace but Reem is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arones darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns Arones into the cage.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Arones throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reem throws a head kick that half lands.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Arones scores with a punch to the head.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arones to score with a decent uppercut.
Arones lunges at Reem with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reem's hand.
Arones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arones misses with the combination. #T1#
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Arones scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reem defending well though.
Reem is looking to improve his position.
Arones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Arones seems content to control.
Arones trying to pass the guard but Reem defending well.
Arones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reem to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arones stands up over Reem, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Reem controls Arones momentarily but Arones frees himself.
Arones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Arones is in close to Reem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reem is pulling down on Arones's head. It's preventing any offense from Arones, at least for the moment.
Arones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reem is keeping the position for now.
Arones stops Reem from standing up. #T3#
Arones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Arones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arones looking to pass the guard.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arones trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Arones landing with the ground and pound.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones lands a couple of digs.
Arones throws a big elbow that misses.
Arones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arones throwing strikes but missing.
Reem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arones lands a couple of digs.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Arones from controlling successfully.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Arones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arones misses with a body shot.
Reem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reem throws a hook to the side of Arones's head but Arones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem throws a series of punches but Arones avoids them all with ease.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Arones saw that one coming.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reem misses with a hook #TD2#
and Arones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gabriel Arones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Arones scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arones throwing shots but Reem is blocking nicely.
Arones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reem does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Arones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reem defending well though.
Reem regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Arones.
Arones content to stall in guard here.
Arones wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position.
Arones trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
Arones is looking to work some ground and pound but Reem has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reem keeping full guard, as Arones tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aroness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arones throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Arones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reem.
Arones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Arones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.#TD2#
Arones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reem is trying to defend but Arones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arones misses with a head shot. Reem uses the momentum to regain guard.
Arones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reem is keeping the position for now.
Arones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Arones trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Arones wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gabriel Arones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arones!

After the big win, Gabriel Arones made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: Birthday Bash 2     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reem jabs Wolf right on the nose. Wolf blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
Reem working aggressively here.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Reem 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.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reem.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Wolf gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reem has wrist control.
Reem has his hands on Wolf's head, controlling the position.
Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wolf is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Reem has wrist control.
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Wolf wants to sweep here but Reem controlling him for the moment.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Reem from controlling successfully.
Wolf pulls Reem in close to prevent any damage.
Reem stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.#T3#
Reem wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
Wolf controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reem takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reem misses the jab.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reem walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reem.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Wolf tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Wolf backing away here, and Reem unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reem has time to react.#T4#
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Wolf's shoulder, as Wolf tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Wolf clinches up against the cage.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wolf.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Reem.
Wolf pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howlin Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wolf digs a good hook to Reem's body.
The fighters circling - Wolf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolf tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wolf somewhat.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Reem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wolf's head backwards.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Wolf coming out on top.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Reem with a jab.
Wolf misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
A jab from Wolf misses.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.#KD#
Wolf lands a big shot that drops Reem! Can he finish him?
Wolf postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf postures up and lands a big shot to Reem's brow.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reem wants to sweep here but Wolf controlling him for the moment.
Reem working a defensive guard here.
Reem is adopting a defensive guard.
Wolf 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf throws a strike but Reem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wolf controlling the position.#T3#
Wolf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reem's guard. #REVR#
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reem lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reem being controlled here momentarily.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Reem controlling him for the moment.
Wolf is pulling down on Reem's head. It's preventing any offense from Reem, at least for the moment.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reem can do to turn this around?#T4#
Reem trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf 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.
Reem is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.
Wolf has control of Reem's left arm, preventing Reem from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howlin Wolf dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wolf throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Wolf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wolf throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem tries to clinch but Wolf is having none of it.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
and Reem counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Reem.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Reem tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem throws a low kick but Wolf avoids it.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Reem cracks Wolf with a good jab.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem works the jab nicely.#T1##TD#
Wolf gets a double leg takedown into Reem's guard.#ES2#
Reem has his feet on Wolf's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A jab from Wolf misses.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reem lands with a nice body kick.
Reem looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Howlin Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Wolf blocks a jab.
Reem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reem scores with a nice strike.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Wolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Reem throws a leg kick but Wolf checks it.
Wolf shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Wolf rushes Reem and presses him up against the cage.
Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Howlin Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wolf has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Reem is trying to break free.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolf misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolf improves position.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Howlin Wolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem is pushing Wolf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reem wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolf lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolf is keeping busy.
Wolf wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howlin Wolf!

A relieved looking Howlin Wolf 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: CEC 683     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Bizihwaeile down.
Reem 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.
Bizihwaeile chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Bizihwaeile misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bizihwaeile.
Reem trying to stall but Bizihwaeile improves his position. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bizihwaeile.
Bizihwaeile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Bizihwaeile gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bizihwaeile cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Bizihwaeile throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Bizihwaeile clobbers Reem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bizihwaeile slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizihwaeile.
Reem appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reem blocks a leg kick.
Reem takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Bizihwaeile back into the cage.
Bizihwaeile lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reem.
Bizihwaeile tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bizihwaeile back against the cage.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Bizihwaeile's head.
Bizihwaeile lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bizihwaeile struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands. #BC2#
Bizihwaeile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bizihwaeile throws a counter combo.
Bizihwaeile ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bizihwaeile takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bizihwaeile scores with a nice head shot.
Reem lands a jab to Bizihwaeile's midsection.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bizihwaeile.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bizihwaeile manages to avoid it.
Reem moves to clinch but Bizihwaeile breaks away #KD2#
and Bizihwaeile counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reem! Bizihwaeile lets Reem back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bizihwaeile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Bizihwaeile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bizihwaeile doesn't seem bothered though.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Bizihwaeile closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Reem out cold! Reem corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Bizihwaeile!
Post fight, Johnny Bizihwaeile took to the microphone: 'miss me with that gay shit fool. Fools like you is F*ck*ng up our generation. I just made you straight bitch that's how it goes. '.

 

Event: CEC Halloween 3     
Date:   Oct 31, 2019
#R1#
Maugøn throws a leg kick which misses Reem's front leg but catches the back leg as Reem tries to avoid it.
Maugøn avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Maugøn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Maugøn jabs Reem right on the nose. Reem blinks but takes it well.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maugøn can pounce on him.
Maugøn tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Maugøn has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Maugøn misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maugøn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Maugøn.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn is looking to control Reem's arms but Reem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maugøn has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Maugøn.
Maugøn has Reem pressed against the cage, preventing Reem from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Maugøn prevents Reem from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.#BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maugøn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Maugøn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maugøn feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Reem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maugøn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Maugøn circles away. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maugøn, pushing him back against the cage.
Maugøn blocking some punches.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Maugøn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maugøn misses with a body kick.
Maugøn tries to land a body kick
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maugøn misses with a low kick.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maugøn manages to circle out of the way.
Maugøn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reem cracks Maugøn with a good jab.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Maugøn thows a body kick. Reem tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Maugøn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maugøn! But no joy.
Reem wants to slow Maugøn down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem wants to clinch.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a body shot.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Maugøn.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Reem swings for the body but Maugøn moves out of range.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Maugøn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Maugøn connects with a looping right hand.
Maugøn connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.#T4#
Maugøn throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maugøn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maugøn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reem is looking to clinch but Maugøn is avoiding it.
Maugøn throws a front kick that sends Reem stumbling back into the cage.
Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Maugøn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Maugøn's head back.
Maugøn misses with a kick to the body.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maugøn throws out the jab.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maugøn misses with an uppercut.
Reem thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maugøn if he has to take too many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Reem forces Maugøn back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Maugøn's leg but Maugøn calmly moves out of range.
Maugøn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem thuds a left hand into Maugøn's body.
Reem takes a swing at Maugøn's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maugøn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maugøn is looking for the big counter here.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Reem misses with a jab to the body
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maugøn throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reem slips under a jab.#T1#
Maugøn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem catches Maugøn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maugøn moves away from the strike by Reem.
Maugøn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Maugøn tries to land a leg kick but Reem saw it coming and moves away.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Maugøn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maugøn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem lunges at Maugøn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Maugøn's hand.
Maugøn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Maugøn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maugøn drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maugøn.
Reem thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Maugøn saw that one coming.
Maugøn slips under a jab from Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maugøn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Maugøn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Maugøn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maugøn.
Maugøn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Maugøn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reem misses with the combination.
Maugøn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maugøn is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Maugøn tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maugøn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Reem misses with the combination. #T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maugøn, as that shot connected.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Maugøn.
It looked like Reem was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Maugøn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maugøn staying out of range there.
Maugøn missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maugøn.
Maugøn throws a leg kick
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maugøn walks into a jab.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maugøn moves away.
Maugøn tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.#T4#
Maugøn throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Maugøn - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Maugøn. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
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!
A leg kick checked by Reem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maugøn. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Reem.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maugøn.
Reem needs to keep his hands up - Maugøn had a free shot at his head there.
Maugøn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem connects with a right hand. Maugøn shakes it off.
Maugøn scores with a jab.
Maugøn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maugøn throws a leg kick that misses.
Reem scores with a hook to the body. Maugøn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Maugøn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brak Maugøn seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Maugøn has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Reem jabs Maugøn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Maugøn pushes him off.
Reem moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Maugøn.
Maugøn misses with a body kick. #CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Maugøn in a clinch.
Maugøn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maugøn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maugøn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Maugøn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maugøn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maugøn scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maugøn misses with a hook
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Maugøn cracks a nice hook into Reem's ribs.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maugøn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice body kick there by Maugøn.
Maugøn connects with the punch.
A solid body kick from Reem.
A big left from Maugøn misses.
Maugøn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Maugøn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maugøn misses the shot to the body.
Reem tries to counter by clinching up but Maugøn breaks away and moves out of range.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem throws a lazy right hand but Maugøn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maugøn swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Maugøn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maugøn manages to avoid it.
Maugøn scores with a shot to the body.
Brak Maugøn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maugøn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maugøn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maugøn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reem blocks the body kick.
Maugøn throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Maugøn cracks Reem with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maugøn throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Reem tries to counter by clinching up but Maugøn breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reem pushes Maugøn up against the cage in a clinch.
Maugøn struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem misses with some punches.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Maugøn misses with a punch on the inside.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Maugøn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem trying to stall but Maugøn improves his position.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maugøn tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Maugøn back against the cage.
Maugøn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maugøn is trying to stall.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Maugøn has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Maugøn swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maugøn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Maugøn misses with the head strike.
Reem gets through Maugøn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Maugøn.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maugøn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Maugøn's belly button to the back.
Maugøn throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maugøn is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Maugøn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reem digs a good body shot into Maugøn's ribs.
Maugøn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Maugøn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Maugøn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Maugøn throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Maugøn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maugøn throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a three punch combo that has Maugøn backing up. Maugøn nods at Reem to acknowledge the strikes.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Umberto Reem.
Well Reem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem 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: CEC INVASION     
Date:   Sep 30, 2019
#R1#
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dupree misses with a head kick.
Reem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Dupree misses with a body kick.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dupree throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem digs a good body shot into Dupree's ribs.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dupree takes a shot to the head.
Reem lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem tries to clinch but Dupree moves out of range.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Dupree throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Dupree throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem throws a series of punches but Dupree avoids them all with ease.
Reem lands a slapping body shot.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Dupree throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Dupree throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Reem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dupree at a distance.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Dupree's front leg but catches the back leg as Dupree tries to avoid it.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Reem clinches up with Dupree and pushes him back against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Christophe Dupree has been cut.
Reem blocks a head kick by Dupree. #T2#
Dupree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dupree.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dupree misses with a hook #CL2#
and Reem counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reem. #BC2#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reem!
Dupree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Dupree avoids a kick to the body.
Dupree connects with a jab.
Dupree throws a combination. Reem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Reem finds it's way through Dupree's defenses.
Dupree has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupree there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dupree tries a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Reem checks a leg kick nicely.
Reem wants to counter the offense by Dupree and move into the clinch position.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Reem pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dupree back to the cage. Reem follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
A big right from Dupree misses.
Dupree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Dupree stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dupree.
A little jabbing left from Reem on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem throws out a counter right but Dupree avoids it with no problem.
Dupree scores with a one two! Reem had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dupree misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
Dupree throws a quick counter head kick but Reem was just out of range.
Dupree throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Reem counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards. #BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem lands with a cross. #T4#
Dupree stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dupree.
Reem dips to his left and cracks Dupree with an uppercut!
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Reem lands with a nice combination. Dupree backs away looking to recover.
Reem blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Reem's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dupree throws a wild body kick that Reem sees coming a mile off.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dupree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL2#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dupree takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Jab from Reem.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
A quick step to the side and Dupree tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dupree misses with a kick to the body
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem throws a shot to the body.
Reem blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Dupree wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem avoiding damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC#
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reem scores with a jab. Dupree acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Reem pushes Dupree up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupree manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Dupree controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reem connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off.
Dupree avoids the body shot from Reem.
Nice uppercut lands for Dupree. That snapped Reem's head back. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reem!
Dupree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Some wild striking there from Dupree.
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dupree takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dupree takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dupree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Reem.
Reem lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dupree lands a head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A swing and a miss from Dupree.#T3#
Dupree tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dupree takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dupree takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reem connects with a crisp jab.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick from Dupree.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reem wants to clinch.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Reem.
Dupree takes one on the button.
Dupree keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reem checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dupree misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Dupree gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dupree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Reem scores with a kick to the body.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage.#BC#
Dupree breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dupree lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reem has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reem and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left lands for Reem.
Reem lands an overhand right.
Dupree avoids the head kick by Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christophe Dupree's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem looks to land a combination but Dupree avoids it well.
It looked like Dupree was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reem.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Dupree misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Reem counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dupree throws a nice head kick!
Dupree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dupree throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dupree.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dupree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Reem.
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!
Reem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dupree throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem wants to counter with a clinch but Dupree pushes him away.
Reem closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Reem lunges at Dupree with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dupree's hand.
Dupree misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Reem scores with a jab. Dupree acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dupree takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Dupree tries a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Dupree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dupree walks into a jab.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A cross from Reem lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dupree throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duprees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dupree needs to keep his hands up - Reem had a free shot at his head there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Dupree down.
Reem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reem catches Dupree with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dupree drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dupree thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
and Reem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dupree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dupree is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dupree!
Dupree takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dupree misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dupree misses with a lunging right hand
and Reem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Reem blocks a head kick by Dupree.
Dupree takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dupree jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dupree looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dupree throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem connects with a leg kick. Dupree looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dupree with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reem to score with a decent uppercut.
Reem blocks the body kick.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Dupree there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dupree has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dupree there as he acknowledges the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Reem moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
Dupree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reem scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reem if he has to take too many more of those.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dupree loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dupree misses with an uppercut. Reem saw that one coming.
Dupree moves into range and connects with a jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Christophe Dupree spoke after the fight, saying '! '.

 

Event: NSC 54: Dupree vs Bizihwaeile     
Date:   Sep 10, 2019
#R1#
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits O Rangerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Rangers shoots for a double leg takedown but Reem sprawls well. He's pushed O Rangers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Reem forces O Rangers back against the ropes and clinches.
O Rangers is working for takedown but Reem is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
O Rangers wants the takedown. Reem is fighting it off but O Rangers persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reem's guard against the ropes.
O Rangers wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position.
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.
Reem is trying to control the position but O Rangers postures up.
Reem managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Rangers tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem 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.#T1#
Reem wants to stand and escape but O Rangers is having none of it.
Reem keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reem clobbers O Rangers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Reem. No joy for O Rangers on that attempt.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
Reem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab from Reem.
O Rangers fails with the takedown.
Reem is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
O Rangers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reem to the ground. O Rangers is now in Reem's guard.
Reem is looking to stand up but O Rangers isn't so interested in that idea.
Reem keeping full guard, as O Rangers tries to pass. #T2#
Reem pulls O Rangers in to control the position.
Reem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reem bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in O Rangers's guard. #REVR#
O Rangers looking to control.
Reem sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
O Rangers looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
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!
Reem controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Rangers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reem lands the left hand.
O Rangers fails to land the takedown.
Reem tries to clinch up.
O Rangers has a takedown stuffed.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony O Rangers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Rangers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Rangers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem is looking to counter punch.
Reem cracks O Rangers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
O Rangers moves away from the strike by Reem.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
O Rangers tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem looking to stall. #BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice right hand.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Rangers misses with a head kick.
Tony O Rangers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but O Rangers is just out of range.
O Rangers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reem to score with a decent uppercut.
Reem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reem throws the left hand but O Rangers avoids the punch easily.
O Rangers takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes O Rangers back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Rangers working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #T2#
O Rangers blocks a jab.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards.
Reem pushes O Rangers back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from O Rangers.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of O Rangers backwards. #BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
O Rangers breaks from the clinch.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
O Rangers darts in looking for a takedown but Reem gets double underhooks and turns O Rangers into the ropes.
O Rangers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the ropes. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reem lands with a straight right. O Rangers didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
O Rangers shoots and misses
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Rangers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
O Rangers is rocked!
Reem fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops O Rangers to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! O Rangers looks to clinch but Reem throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! O Rangers taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem 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: NSC 48: Reem vs Southall     
Date:   Aug 20, 2019
#R1#
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Southall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reem circles away.
Southall misses with a low kick.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Southall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Reem tries to stall but Southall uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Good body shot from Southall. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reem bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Southall's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Reem lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Southall fails with the takedown.
Reem tried to counter with a leg kick but Southall avoided it.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Southall changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reem looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southall with the ground and pound but Reem regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Southall thows a huge punch but Reem dodges it nicely.
Southall wants to pass to mount but Reem is defending the position.
Reem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Reem is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Southall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Southall's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall tries to break free.
Reem gets his hands free as Southall looks to control.
Southall is in bad spot here.
Reem controls the position.
Reem avoiding Southall 's attempts to control his hands.
We've been hearing good reports from Reem'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.
Southall is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Southall - the referee stops the clock and Reem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Southall. Reem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Southall.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Southall misses.
Jab from Southall.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Southall.
Reem cracks Southall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Reem slips a straight right by Southall.
Southall scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
Southall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Reem misses. #T1#
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reem tries to clinch there but Southall circles away.
Southall connects with a leg kick. Reem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem lands a head shot.
Southall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reem cracks Southall with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Southall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Southall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall. #T2#
Reem looking to control.
Southall throwing strikes but missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Southall trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southall chips away with some ground and pound.
Southall looking to sit in guard and control but Reem gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Southall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Southall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reem can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Southall cracks Reem with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Reem.#CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Reem lands a jab to Southall's midsection.
Southall looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
Southall tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reem stalks Southall and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Southall's face. Southall staggers backwards, shaken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a hook
and Southall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.
Southall lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reem takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Southall counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
A body shot lands from Southall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Southall is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Southall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Southall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Reem has Southall up against the ropes in a clinch.
Southall misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Southall lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Southall lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Southall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southall lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Southall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southall just leaning against Reem, taking a breather.
Southall doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Southall jumps guard.
Southall is looking to stand up but Reem isn't so interested in that idea.
Reem won't allow Southall to sweep him here.
Southall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Southall stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
Southall throws a big counter head kick but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem digs a good hook to Southall's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Southall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Southall 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Neville Southall!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Neville Southall!

Neville Southall wins by majority decision!

 

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1##CL#
Hoyce tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Hoyce manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Hoyce is predictable there
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem moves out of range as Hoyce strikes.
Hoyce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoyce throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoyce swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Hoyce tries to get set, Reem tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoyce manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoyce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoyce throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hoyce blocks a leg kick.
Reem avoids the head kick by Hoyce.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hoyce throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem cracks Hoyce with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoyce shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoyce throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Reem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoyce looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoyce loses concentration momentarily and Reem pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Hoyce crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Reem finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Umberto Reem!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Umberto Reem made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: GAMMA#768 Curry v Spike     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Napoleon misses with a kick to the body
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Napoleon throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily.
Napoleon keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem connects with a leg kick. Napoleon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Napoleon swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Napoleon misses with the head strike. #TD#
Napoleon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reem can't fight it off and eventually Napoleon manages to take the fight to the floor. Reem looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Napoleon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Napoleon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Napoleon. #T1#
Napoleon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Napoleon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Napoleon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Napoleon landing with the ground and pound.
Napoleon tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard.
Napoleon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Napoleon wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Napoleon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Napoleon slips nicely into half guard.
Napoleon is looking to take a break and control but Reem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Napoleon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Napoleon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Napoleon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Napoleon working Reem over with strikes.
Reem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy.
Reem looks like he's trying to stand up.
Napoleon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Napoleon is just content to waste time from the top position. Reem takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Napoleon prevents Reem from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Napoleon throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Napoleon throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Napoleon won't allow Reem to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Napoleon finds it's way through Reem's defenses.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buster Napoleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Napoleon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reem. Reem circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reem closes the distance but Napoleon moves to the side
and Napoleon counters with a nice body shot.
Napoleon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Napoleon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem throws a sloppy head kick
and Napoleon counters with a stiff right hand.
Napoleon throws a poor cross that misses
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Reem tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Reem moves out of range as Napoleon throws a body kick.
Reem tries to clinch there but Napoleon circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Napoleon scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napoleon lands a slapping body shot.
Reem misses with a hook.
Reem connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Reem misses with a leg kick
and Napoleon counters with a nice body kick.
Reem is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Reem darts in and clinches Napoleon up against the cage.
Reem working aggressively here.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem blocking some punches.
Napoleon has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Napoleon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Napoleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Napoleon lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Napoleon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reem can do to turn this around?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem is trying to stall.
Napoleon blocks a body shot from Reem.
Napoleon has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
A short left from Reem.
A head punch on the inside from Napoleon fails to land.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem trying to stall but Napoleon improves his position.
Napoleon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem blocking some punches.
Napoleon misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Napoleon misses with a body punch.
Napoleon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Napoleon tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Napoleon misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Napoleon backwards.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Napoleon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Napoleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reem avoids it.
Reem pushes Napoleon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Napoleon misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Buster Napoleon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem is working Napoleon over against the cage.
Reem is trying to stall.
Napoleon misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Napoleon blocking some punches.
Napoleon misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Napoleon prevents a body shot from Reem.
Napoleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buster Napoleon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Napoleon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Napoleon.
Reem tries a low kick but Napoleon avoids it.#CL2#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Napoleon in a clinch. #TD#
Napoleon works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Napoleon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buster Napoleon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Napoleon prevents Reem from getting back to his feet.
Napoleon throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Napoleon's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVB#
Napoleon 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#
Napoleon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reem escapes and throws Napoleon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Napoleon tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Napoleon tries to escape the position.
Napoleon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Reem's guard. Nice work there by Napoleon.
Napoleon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Napoleon throws a strike but Reem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Napoleon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reem manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Reem stands up from half guard. #T2#
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Napoleon throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Napoleon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Napoleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reem.
Napoleon tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Napoleon is able to avoid easily.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Napoleon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem scores with a leg kick.
Napoleon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Napoleon persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Napoleon throws a leg kick but Reem moved away.#CL2#
Reem darts in and clinches Napoleon up against the cage.
Buster Napoleon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Reem tries a body shot but Napoleon blocks it.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem gets through Napoleon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Napoleon throws an elbow but misses.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Napoleon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Napoleon is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Napoleon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Napoleons head.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem. #T4#
Reem works on Napoleon's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Napoleon.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Napoleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Napoleons head.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Napoleon blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Napoleon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buster Napoleon!

Buster Napoleon very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: GAMMA#764 Sonnen v Wrexham     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Gumption's head back.
Gumption works the jab nicely.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reem feints the counter takedown.
Gumption shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reem 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.
Reem is looking to chop away at Gumption's legs.
Gumption misses with a kick to the body.
Gumption fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gumption throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Reem only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That kick from Reem tenderised Gumption's leg. Gumption is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem misses with a hook.#T1#
Gumption misses with a looping left.
Reem with the counter takedown but Gumption avoids it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Gumption lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reem misses with a body punch
and Gumption counters with a stiff right hand.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
Reem lands with a shot to the body.
Gumption lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gumption, as that shot connected.
Gumption uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Gumption takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reem lands with a cross.
Gumption seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gumption misses the jab.#T2#
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption misses with a hook
and Gumption takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Gumption cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gumption misses with a straight left.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gumption shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem thinks about the counter body kick.#T3#
Gumption misses with an uppercut.
Reem slips a straight right by Gumption.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reem! But no joy.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gumption momentarily.
Gumption tried to score with a low kick but Reem checks it.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gumption throws out the jab.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Gumption jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Reem rushes Gumption and presses him up against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gumption.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption blocks a body shot from Reem. #BC#
Gumption breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gumption bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gumption thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
letting Reem counter with a right hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reem has knocked Gumption down with a huge combo! Reem steps away and waves a wobbly Gumption back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#CL2#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Gumption is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gumption being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Reem.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gumption throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Gumption misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gumption seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gumption tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption misses with the head strike.
Reem has Gumption pushed against the cage.
Gumption lands an uppercut.
Reem has Gumption pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gumption scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem is pushing Gumption up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gumption misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##KD2#
Reem lands a left and a right that send Gumption crashing to the mat, dazed. Reem thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Reem misses with a left hand
and Gumption counters with a leg kick.
Reem has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gumption.
Gumption jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Gumption fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target.
Gumption steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
A counter left hand to the body from Gumption misses its target.
Gumption throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gumption goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gumption scores with a jab to the head.
Gumption throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem throws a body punch but Gumption moves out of range.
Gumption throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.#T1#
Reem missing with a left hand there. Gumption was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gumption.
Reem changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reem lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gumption jabs Reem right on the nose. Reem blinks but takes it well.
Gumption walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gumption misses with a left hand
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem cracks the inside of Gumption's front leg.
Reem throws a front kick aimed at Gumption's knee but Gumption avoids it well.
Gumption throws a body kick that misses
and Reem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Reem circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gumption to the canvas! Gumption doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reem keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
After the big win, Umberto Reem made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.

 

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot by Tua .
Tua misses with a looping right.
Tua moves to clinch but Reem breaks away
and Reem counters with a left and a right that stings Tua .
Tua throws a head kick that Reem semi-blocks.
Tua misses with a leg kick.
Reem steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .#CL2#
Reem has Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem lands a shot to the body.
Reem stalls.
Reem lands a right hand.
Tua wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A hook to the body from Tua .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head.
Tua 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.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem has Tua pressed against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Tua .
Tua lands a shot to the body.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Reem has Tua pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tua .
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
Tua lands a right hand.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Tua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Tua gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tua 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tua gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Tua lands a nice uppercut.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands a body punch. #T3#
Reem is looking to control Tua 's arms but Tua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tua manages to avoid it.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Reem checks a leg kick.
Tua looks to land a body kick but Reem moved away.
Tua thows a leg kick but Reem checks it
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reem's sensitive parts.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Tua counters with a left to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tua .#T4##CL#
Tua clinches with his opponent.
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!
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tua looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Tua is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reem in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That kick from Tua tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Tua tries a low kick but Reem avoids it.
Reem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tua makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Reem gets a clinch.
Tua throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
A nice left hand lands by Tua .
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Tua as the two fighters clinch.
Tua prevents a body shot from Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reem is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land. #T1#
Tua has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem is leaning against Tua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Tua lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Tua works on Reem's body with a couple of short punches.
Tua digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank. #BC#
Tua manages to break the clinch.
Tua thuds his right hand into Reem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tua swings for the body but Reem moves out of range. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem looking to stall.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Reem working aggressively here. #T2#
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tua scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem prevents a body shot from Tua .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tua lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Tua is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Tua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tua lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tua misses with a body punch.
Reem misses with the head strike. #T3#
Reem is pushing Tua up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is looking to control Tua 's arms but Tua gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Reem working aggressively here.
Tua misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tua lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem blocking some punches.
Umberto Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reem prevents a body shot from Tua .
Tua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Tua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua misses with some punches.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Tua tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Tua .
Tua has Reem pressed against the cage.
Tua digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank.
Tua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
A short right from Tua on the inside.
Tua wants to stall.
Tua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
A short uppercut from Tua .
Tua lands a left hand.
Tua lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Tua dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua misses with a head kick.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice uppercut there from Tua .
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua clobbers Reem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reem.
Reem misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Reem avoids the head kick by Tua .
It seemed like Reem was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Tua .#T1#
Tua throws a head kick but Reem moves out of range.
Tua missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tua delivers a nice body kick.
Tua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reem can pounce on him.
Reem tries to clinch but Tua moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tua lands an overhand right.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Tua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reem is looking to clinch but Tua is avoiding it.
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tua feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua tries to clinch but Reem is having none of it. #T2#
Reem lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tua backs up against the cage.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tua can pounce on him.
Reem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reem scores with a spinning back kick!
Tua looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tua wants to clinch.
Tua throws a body kick that misses
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Reem throws a chopping leg kick but Tua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tua connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Reem misses with a low kick.
Reem throws a body punch but Tua moves out of range.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Tua lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua , as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Tua .
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Tua misses.
Tua throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reem wants to slow Tua down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua lands with a cross.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Reem instigates a clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Tua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tua up against the cage.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Tua controls the action.
Reem trying to stall but Tua improves his position.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tua lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Tua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tua has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Tua !

A relieved looking David Tua 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: GAMMA#755 Boy v Guns     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem connects with a leg kick. Tua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tua tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#
It looks like David Tua has been cut.
Tua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
It looked like Reem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tua .
Reem takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
Reem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tua is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Tua slips a jab from Reem.
Tua 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.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Tua throws a big counter head kick but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua .
Tua lands with a slapping head kick.
Tua checks a leg kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut. Reem saw that one coming.
A cross from Reem lands.
Reem misses with a double jab.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.
A head kick misses from Tua .
Reem swings for the body but Tua moves out of range. #T2#
Tua pushes Reem away with a front kick.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tua doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tua manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Reem gets a clinch.
Reem tries to work over Tua 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Tua fails to land.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Reem.
Tua throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Reem.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Tua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem gets through Tua 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tua works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tua swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem tries a body shot but Tua blocks it.
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Reem'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.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Reem moves away from the strike by Tua .
Reem moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Tua '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##KD#
Reem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tua sprawling to the canvas! Tua rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reem finish him?!
Tua scores with a nice body kick.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.
Tua blocks a head kick by Reem.
A little jabbing left from Tua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
Reem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem wants to slow Tua down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua throws a head kick that misses.
Reem attempts a counter takedown but Tua avoids it well and moves away.
Tua scores with a hook.#T1#
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tua .
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a head kick. That will keep Reem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tua connects with a crisp jab.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua .
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Nice jab there from Reem.
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!
Tua misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Tua 's leg but Tua calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Tua misses.
Tua swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reem.#T2#
Tua swings widly with a right hand
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Reem avoids the head kick by Tua .
Reem stuns Tua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Reem misses.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Tua cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tua throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tua throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
No joy there for Reem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Tua throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tua is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tua .
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #KD#
Reem drops Tua with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tua looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Tua is rocked!
Tua tries to clinch but Reem moves away
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tua presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Tua .
Reem blocks a body shot from Tua .
Tua scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tua s head. #BC2#
Tua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T4#
Reem lands with a straight right. Tua didn't see that one coming.
Tua is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Tua slips under a jab from Reem.
Tua seems to have recovered his senses.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Reem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tua is looking to land body kicks.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tua moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Tua blocks a low kick nicely.
Reem lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua misses with a few strikes there.
Tua throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Tua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Tua 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tua throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Tua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tua looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Tua lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Reem throws a nice looking combination but Tua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem moves out of range as Tua strikes.
Tua jabs at Reem's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem moves to clinch but Tua breaks away
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Tua does it's job there.#T1#
A jab from Reem misses.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick from Tua .
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tua steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tua misses with a straight right.
Reem is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reem scores with a shot to the body.
Tua lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tua is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tua lands a head kick!
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Tua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tua throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
Tua looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Tua misses with a hook.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch successfully.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tua .
Tua throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Good body shot from Tua .
Tua is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tua lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Tua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Reem slips a jab from Tua .
Tua takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tua lands the left hand.#T3#
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Tua throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua misses with a body kick.
Tua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Reem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reem tries to clinch up
letting Tua counter with a right hand.
Tua misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Reem forces Tua back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Tua digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tua 's elbow.
Tua misses with the head strike.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Tua as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Tua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tua 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#750 Ricard v Kenway     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Reem throws a sloppy head kick and Astrok moves out of range easily.
Astrok misses with a right hand
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Astrok takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Astrok is looking to clinch.
Astrok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reem.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses.
Reem blocks the body kick. #CL#
Astrok closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Astrok.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Astrok.
Astrok throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem avoids a wild elbow strike from Astrok.
Astrok lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astrok tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Astrok jumps guard.
Astrok is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reem is controlling him. #T1##ES#
Astrok manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Astrok off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
It looks like Elvis Astrok has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Astrok.
Reem wants to clinch.
Astrok looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
Astrok backing away here, and Reem unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Astrok gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem is trying to stall.
Astrok misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astrok tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Astrok's elbow.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Astrok controls his hands.
Reem blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Astrok scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Astrok manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES#
Astrok has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reem is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Astrok misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astrok misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem stalling.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Astrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Astrok misses with some punches.
Reem pushes Astrok back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astrok backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Astrok breaks from the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reem, right into the meat. #T3#
Astrok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Astrok throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem moves out of range of the body kick.
Reem lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reem swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astrok.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Astrok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Astrok clinches.
Reem working aggressively here.
Astrok tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Astrok misses with an elbow over the top.
Astrok throws an elbow that misses.
Astrok is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.#BC#
Astrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Reem.
An attempted straight right counter from Astrok misses the target.#T4#
Astrok lands with a shot to the body.
Astrok slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
Reem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Astrok lands a nice hook to Reem's body. Reem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Astrok is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reem.
The fighters circling - Reem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem is looking to clinch but Astrok is avoiding it.
Astrok appears to be looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astrok. #CL2#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Astrok in a clinch. #BC#
Astrok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Reem tried to score with a low kick but Astrok checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elvis Astrok will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reem - that will leave a mark!
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Look low, kick high! Reem uses the oldest trick in the book to send Astrok tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Reem is absolutely delighted - when Astrok wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GAMMA#747 Imbula v Shin     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1##CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Hoyce manages to break the clinch.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoyce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem tries to clinch but Hoyce is having none of it.
Hoyce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Hoyce throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoyce in his tracks.
Hoyce avoids a kick to the body.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoyce checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoyce tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoyce has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Hoyce misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoyce lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hoyce with a jab.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Hoyce.
Reem scores with a jab. Hoyce acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reem looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Some wild striking there from Reem. #T2#
Hoyce takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoyce throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hoyce, pushing him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoyce as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Hoyce. #BC2#
Hoyce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoyce moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoyce throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Hoyce's shoulder, as Hoyce tries to avoid the shot.
Reem tries to bum rush Hoyce with a series of wild strikes but Hoyce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoyce cracks Reem with a good jab.#T3##KD2#
Hoyce lands a big right hand that sends Reem crashing to the mat! Hoyce stays standing though and waves Reem back to his feet!#ROC2#
Reem is rocked!
Hoyce swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoyce, as that shot connected.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem tries to clinch up but Hoyce circles away and keeps his distance.
Reem seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoyce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoyce throws a solid leg kick but Reem takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hoyce.
Reem feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoyces jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Hoyce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Hoyce throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reem counters with a leg kick.
Reem misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Hoyce blocks a leg kick.
Reem swings for the body but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce unleashes a big counter combination but Reem bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hoyce checks a leg kick nicely.
A combination from Hoyce does no damage.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Hoyce only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reem will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Good exchange - Reem coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennan Hoyce's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Reem misses with a straight right.
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoyce circles away.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoyce. That did some damage!
Reem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reem moves away from the strike by Hoyce.
Reem defending well as Hoyce loads up on a big left hand.
Reem throws a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.
Reem is looking to clinch but Hoyce is avoiding it.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Reem doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoyce circles away.
Hoyce misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hoyce throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hoyce is out of range and Reem settles back down.
Hoyce scores with a jab. Reem acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A clash of legs there as Reem blocks the low kick.
Reem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoyce connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reem scrambles back to his feet.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoyce on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Reem moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
Reem stalling against the cage.
Hoyce pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce being controlled against the cage.
Hoyce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Hoyce improves position.
Hoyce lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem has Hoyce pressed against the cage.
Hoyce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hoyce up against the cage.
Reem wants to stall. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.
A left and a right from Reem both land. Nice combination.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem is looking to clinch but Hoyce is avoiding it.
Hoyce blocks a low kick nicely.
Hoyce throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a head kick.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem thuds a left hand into Hoyce's body.#T4#
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Reem misses with a head kick.
Hoyce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hoyce blocks a jab.#CL#
Reem forces Hoyce back against the cage and clinches.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoyce.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyces head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyce is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoyce is keeping busy.
Hoyce lands with a light punch inside.
Hoyce blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hennan Hoyce's cut.
That's time! Reem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hoyce misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Umberto Reem is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoyce takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoyce takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Hoyce misses.
Reem lands a jab to Hoyce's midsection.
Good shot there by Reem.
Hoyce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reem.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Reem wants to clinch up but Hoyce keeps it at a distance.
Hoyce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reem takes a swing at Hoyce's ribcage but misses.
Hoyce waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Reem connects with a right hand. Hoyce shakes it off.
Hoyce bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab from Reem.
Reem tries a low kick but Hoyce avoids it.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.#KD#
Reem cracks Hoyce with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Reem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hoyce to stand back up!#ROC#
Hoyce is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoyce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hoyce is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Reem misses with a hook. Hoyce ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Reem has closed the distance and engaged Hoyce in a clinch.
Hoyce seems to have recovered his senses.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoyce gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoyce.
Hoyce has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Hoyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce misses with some punches.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Hoyce throws a head punch that misses.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Reem. #T3#
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem is looking to control Hoyce's arms but Hoyce gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Hoyce is trying to stall.
Reem'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.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Hoyce avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Hoyce tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem blocking some punches.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Reem. #BC2#
Hoyce escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Hoyce moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem takes one on the button.
Hoyce's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoyce scrambles back to his feet.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoyce drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hennan Hoyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reem drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Hoyce.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reem has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem made sure to mention his sponsor, IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#744 Asai v Imbula     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Good shot there by Curry.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Reem tries to score with a low kick but Curry moves his leg out of the way.
Curry scores with a nice body kick.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
and Curry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Curry moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Reem misses with a low kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Curry is keeping busy.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curry lands with a right to the head.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Curry misses with an elbow over the top.
Curry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Curry is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reem looks winded!
Curry pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem blocks a body shot from Curry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry lands a body shot.
Curry lands an elbow that stopped Reem in his tracks for a moment.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Curry lands a nice elbow.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Curry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curry lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
Curry lands a right hand.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Curry scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Reem tries a body shot but Curry blocks it.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Curry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Curry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Curry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Reem avoids the elbow strike from Curry, against the cage.
Curry misses with a punch to the body.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Curry lands an elbow just above Reem 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Curry.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Curry.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Curry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curry lands a damaging elbow.
Reem is stalling here. #T3#
Curry lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Curry.
A right handed body shot lands from Curry.
Curry comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curry tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem dodges an elbow strike from Curry.
Reem tries to work over Curry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Curry throws an elbow but it misses.
Curry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Curry blocking some punches.
Curry lands an uppercut.
Reem takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Umberto Reem's cut even more.#KD#
Curry drops Reem onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reem is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reem is still on wobbly legs! Can Curry finish him?
Curry lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Curry has Reem pressed against the cage. He pushes Reem back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Curry throws a beautiful elbow that sends Reem crashing to the floor! Curry piles on the pressure with more strikes! Reem is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diarmuid Curry!
Diarmuid Curry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#741 Ricard v Kent     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Crushman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
A countering left hand to the body from Reem misses.
Crushman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crushman under the eye.
Crushman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reem is fending him off so far but Crushman persists. Nope, Reem circles away and we're back to standing.
Crushman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick.
Crushman throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crushman.
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crushman. Crushman obviously looking to wear him down.
Reem throws a series of punches but Crushman moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Crushman as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Reem does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crushman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Crushman controls the action.
Reem gets through Crushman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Crushman on the inside.
Crushman is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Crushman misses with a body punch. #T1#
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crushman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crushman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman working aggressively here.
Crushman presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Crushman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Crushman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crushman shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Crushman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Reem thumps Crushman with a low kick.
Jab by Reem.
Crushman sizes up Reem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Crushman is defended easily by Reem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Crushman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Crushman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crushman connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Reem wants to clinch but Crushman slips to the side
and Crushman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reem thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crushman. Reem does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reem tries a quick counter leg kick but Crushman is wise to it.
Crushman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Crushman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reem counters with a series of strikes. Crushman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.
Crushman misses the jab.
Reem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crushman at a distance.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crushman avoids the head kick by Reem.
Crushman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crushman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Crushman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T3#
Reem scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Crushman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crushman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reem wants to stand up but Crushman is controlling him.
Crushman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crushman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Crushman prevents Reem from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Reem.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Crushman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crushman blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crushman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reem gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crushman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem has Crushman pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Crushman working aggressively here. #TD#
Crushman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
That's time! Crushman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jab by Reem.
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Crushman throws a big shot that misses.
Crushman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crushman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crushman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Crushman.
Crushman tries to land a front kick but Reem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crushman throws a hook but Reem blocks it.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman throws a lazy uppercut
and Reem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crushman moves out of range of the leg kick from Reem.
Crushman swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.#T1#
That kick from Reem tenderised Crushman's leg. Crushman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reem duly obliges.
Reem moves out of range as Crushman throws a body kick.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Crushman's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crushman. That did some damage!
Crushman throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range. #CL2#
Reem clinches up with Crushman and pushes him back against the cage.
Crushman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crushman throws a head punch that misses.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Crushman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
We've been informed that Reem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crushman.
A head punch on the inside from Crushman fails to land. #T2#
Crushman tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crushman swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crushman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Umberto Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crushman misses with a punch to the body.
Crushman misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem works on Crushman's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Crushman's ribcage. Crushman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reem cracks Crushman with a nice body shot.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Crushman gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Reem.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Crushman backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Crushman misses with a body punch.
Reem taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reem misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Crushman has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #T4#
Reem pushes Crushman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crushman wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem stalling.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Crushman has Reem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Crushman manages to break the clinch.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crushman.#CUT2#
Daniel Crushman's cut is getting worse.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crushman misses with a leg kick.
Reem was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Reem sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reem lands with a good body shot.#KD2#
Reem feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crushman sprawling to the canvas! Crushman rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reem finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crushman dodges the punch combination from Reem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Crushman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem digs a good body shot into Crushman's ribs.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Reem lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Crushman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Reem dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Reem thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 248     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Reem throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wolfsbruder thinking.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body. Reem takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reem throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem walks into a straight right hand from Wolfsbruder.
The crowd cheers as Reem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wolfsbruder doesn't seem phased though.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfsbruder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Reem slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Wolfsbruder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocking some punches. #T1#
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reem cracks Wolfsbruder with a nice body shot.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.#CL#
Wolfsbruder gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder's coach down at Scotty's Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolfsbruder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder is looking to break free of the clinch but Reem has double underhooks.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Wolfsbruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Wolfsbruder.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards. #T4#
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Reem.
Reem avoiding damage.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the head.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick #CL#
and Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem stalling the fight.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem has Wolfsbruder pushed against the cage.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards. #T1#
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Reem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body punch.
Reem gets through Wolfsbruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Wolfsbruder has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.
Wolfsbruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wolfsbruder up against the cage.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position. #T3#
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Wolfsbruder on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wolfsbruder is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
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!
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards. #T4#
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Reem.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder is trying to break the clinch but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Wolfsbruder's ribcage. Wolfsbruder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Reem.
Reem pushes Wolfsbruder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Reem wants to stall.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem is leaning against Wolfsbruder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand. #ROC#
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him?
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Reem.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Reem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem lands a shot to the body.
Reem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem stalling the fight.
Wolfsbruder letting Reem take a breather here.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfsbruder can do to turn this around?
Reem works on Wolfsbruder's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem is pushing Wolfsbruder up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wolfsbruder is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position.#T3#
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem'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.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wolfsbruder or not.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Reem was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a huge left! Wolfsbruder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Reem isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wolfsbruder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Reem!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Umberto Reem waved his t-shirt featuring IniTech Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: GC 237     
Date:   Aug 29, 2018
#R1#
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Chan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reem scores with the left hand. Chan knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem lands a body shot. #CL#
Reem takes the fight into the clinch.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Chan improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Chan looks winded!
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem tries a body shot but Chan blocks it.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem stalling.
Reem prevents a body shot from Chan. #T1#
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chan misses with a punch to the body.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chan swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chan tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Chan's ribcage. Chan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Reem. #T2#
Reem is pushing Chan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chan is keeping busy.
Chan tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Chan can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
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!
Chan working aggressively here.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chans head.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Chan.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem blocks a body shot from Chan.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Chan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A short right from Reem.
Chan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chans head.
Chan tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Chan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Reem has Chan pressed against the cage.
Chan throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Chan misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Chan pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan works on Reem's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Chan. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Chan tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Chan misses with some punches.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Chan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem misses with some punches.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chan is keeping busy.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chan backwards.
Chan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Reem lands with a right that hurts Chan. Chan looks to clinch but Reem throws a short knee that drops Chan. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Umberto Reem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Reem thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 227     
Date:   Jul 28, 2018
#R1#
A good leg kick by Reem.
Marston throws a right hand that misses
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reem connects with a crisp jab.
Reem throws a jab when Marston was well out of range.
Marston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reem wants to clinch
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marston moves away.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Marston scores with a push kick.
Marston buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marston misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Reem on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Reem darts in and clinches Marston up against the cage.#T1#
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem has Marston pushed against the cage.
Good body shot from Marston.
Reem looking to stall.
Marston scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Marston manages to break the clinch.
Marston thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Reem lands.
Reem cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marston.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Marston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reem slips a straight right by Marston.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marston avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem thows a leg kick but Marston checks it
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but Reem steps away.
Reem takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reem tries a low kick but Marston avoids it.
Reem keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reem throws an off balance right hand
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Marston flicks out a counter leg kick but Reem steps away.
Reem avoids the body shot from Marston.
Reem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marston jabs Reem to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marston misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut.
Marston misses with a straight left.
Marston throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem throws a low kick but Marston moves out of range easily.
Reem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marston.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Marston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marston doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Marston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem throws a leg kick
and Marston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reem wants to clinch but Marston slips to the side
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reem avoids a kick to the body.
Reem misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston is looking to chop away at Reem's legs.
Reem lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reem fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marston manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Marston.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Marston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Marston 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#
Marston takes one on the button.
Marston moves out of range as Reem strikes.
Reem misses with an uppercut
and Marston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Reem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marston checks the leg kick.
Marston throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Marston counter with a right hand.
Reem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marston looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marston throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
A punch lands to the side of Marston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reem swings for the body but Marston moves out of range.
Marston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marston scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one.
Reem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marston.
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marston.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Marston's shoulder, as Marston tries to avoid the shot.
Reem avoids the body shot from Marston.
Reem slips under a jab.
Marston on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
A cross from Reem lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem moves to clinch but Marston breaks away
and Marston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Marston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Marston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Reem tries to move into range but Marston moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Marston counters with a straight right hand.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marston swings for the body but Reem moves out of range. #T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Reem.
Marston scores with a head kick. Reem tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Marston's front leg but catches the back leg as Marston tries to avoid it.
Marston takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marston throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marston.
Reem cracks Marston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marston tries to bum rush Reem with a series of wild strikes but Reem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Marston throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Reem lands with a nice combination. Marston backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Marston checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Marston misses with a kick to the body.
Marston loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Reem with a jab.
Marston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reem drops Marston with a naaaaasty hook - Marston is in real trouble here! Reem dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GC 217     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt.
Reem scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Reem gets a clinch.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Reem stalling.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wong as Reem tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem just leaning against Wong, taking a breather.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.
Wong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Reem tries to move into range but Wong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Wong 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.
Reem catches Wong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem throws a hook but Wong blocks it.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Wong dives in and grabs Reem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reem pushes down on Wong's head and hops out.
Wong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Wong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Reem tries to clinch there but Wong circles away.
Wong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reem defends it nicely.
Reem stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
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!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem tries to work over Wong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Wong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reem uses from the top position.
Wong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reem is one step ahead there.
Reem has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wong is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Wong is trying to control the position but Reem postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong is looking to sweep but instead, Reem has passed into half guard.
Wong flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reem wants to stand up but Wong has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Wong actively working from the bottom here.
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wong manages to get to full guard.
Wong seems keen to control Reem's posture.
Wong is striking from the bottom but Reem uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wong is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wong misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem is pushing Wong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Reem is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wong has hold of one of Reem's legs. Reem is fighting the takedown attempt but Wong gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Reem pushes Wong off and gets back to his feet.
Reem misses with a low kick.
Wong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Wong shoots in looking for a takedown but Reem manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reem lands a glancing blow to the side of Wong's head.
Reem scores with a nice head shot.
Reem misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Wong gets tackled into the cage by Reem. Reem maintains the clinch.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
Reem has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reem can turn it around.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Wong is rocked!
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wong.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem pushes Wong against the cage. Reem is working some dirty boxing. Reem pushes off with a quick right hook! Wong goes down! Wong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Reem moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
An out of breath and clearly excited Umberto Reem thanked IniTech Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: GC 208     
Date:   May 02, 2018
#R1#
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reem seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lolipo Slider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slider.
A combination from Reem does no damage.
Reem scores with a jab to the body.
Slider takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Slider - just one landing.
Reem throws a hook but Slider blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Reem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reem.
Slider drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Slider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem walks into a left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Slider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Slider is just out of range.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Slider lands with a shot to the body.
Slider misses with a low kick.
Reem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Reem takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Slider connects with a solid leg kick.
Slider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Slider has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem 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.
Slider tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Slider misses with the head strike.
Slider looking to throw knees to the head but Reem is blocking nicely.
Slider blocks a body shot from Reem.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Slider improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem lands a right hand.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms.
Slider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Slider fails to land.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slider misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Slider with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
A short right from Reem.
We've been informed that Slider 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.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slider stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Umberto Reem.
Reem lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Slider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Slider as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Slider throws an elbow that misses.
Slider lands a left hand.
Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Slider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Slider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem pushes Slider back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Slider gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Slider lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem trying to stall but Slider improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Slider. #T4#
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slider.
Slider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Slider lands an elbow just above Reem 's eye.
Slider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem lands a right hand.
Slider throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reem stalling against the cage.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reem misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lolipo Slider will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reem throws a leg kick
and Slider counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slider lands with a nice combination. Reem backs away looking to recover.
Reem takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slider throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reem tries to bum rush Slider with a series of wild strikes but Slider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slider looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Slider throws a chopping leg kick but Reem manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slider throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
Reem slips a jab from Slider.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reem throws a low kick, looking for Slider's leg but Slider calmly moves out of range.
Reem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reem connects with a body shot that sends Slider's belly button to the back.#T1#
Reem avoids the body shot from Slider.
Reem works the jab nicely.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Reem lands a lovely overhand right.
Lolipo Slider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slider cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Slider misses with a straight left.
Reem misses with a looping left.
Slider motions for Reem to come forward. Slider throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Reem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Slider with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slider lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem throws a leg kick that is checked
and Slider counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slider.
Slider cracks Reem with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Reem gets a clinch. #T2#
Reem tries to stall but Slider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slider blocking some punches.
Slider connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Slider obliges.
Slider misses with an elbow over the top.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slider.
Slider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lolipo Slider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Slider lands with a short shot to the head.
Slider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reem is looking to control Slider's arms but Slider gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Slider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Slider.
Slider lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Slider on the inside.
Reem tries a body shot but Slider blocks it. #T3#
Slider throws a head punch that misses.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but Reem avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slider.
Slider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Slider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slider tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slider scores with a hook to the body.
Slider working aggressively here.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Slider.
Slider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Reem blocks it.
Reem has Slider pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Slider. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms.
Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but Reem avoids the damage to the body.
Slider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reem works on Slider's body with a couple of short punches.
Slider is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Slider.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Reem blocks it.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Slider avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Slider tries to land knees in the clinch but Reem avoids the damage to the body.
Reem is working Slider over against the cage.
Slider pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem takes an elbow to the forehead.
Slider landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lolipo Slider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reem tries to clinch up
letting Slider counter with a right hand.
Slider with a nice cross.
Slider lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reem's sensitive parts.
Slider takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slow jab from Slider misses its intended target.
Reem throws a leg kick but Slider sees it coming and moves out of range.
Slider stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
Slider scores with a jab to the body.
Slider fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slider rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Slider 's knee.
Reem is looking to clinch.
Slider blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Slider moves into the clinch.#T1#
A hook to the body from Reem.
Slider takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Slider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Slider using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Slider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem blocks the elbow strike.
Reem lands a nice uppercut.
Reem tries to stall but Slider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem stalls.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Slider lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #T2#
Reem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slider misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Slider.
A knee to the head by Slider.
Reem is trying to stall.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slider backwards.
A body shot lands from Slider.
A short left from Slider.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slider unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Slider throws a head punch that misses.
Slider lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Slider lands an elbow that stopped Reem in his tracks for a moment.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slider lands a good knee to the midsection. Reem won't want to take too many of those.
Slider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Slider on the inside.
Slider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Slider lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Slider.
A left hand lands to the body for Slider.
Slider lands a nice elbow.
Slider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slider lands a damaging elbow.
Slider crunches a lovely knee into Reem's ribcage.#T4#
Slider scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Slider lands an elbow inside that Reem shrugs off.
Slider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem tries to work over Slider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem works on Slider's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
A nice left hand lands by Slider.
Reem wants to stall.
Slider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem working aggressively here.
Slider blocks an uppercut.
Slider lands a nice knee to the body.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem misses with some punches.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lolipo Slider!

Lolipo Slider 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: GC 203     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mugabe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Reem is looking to control Mugabe's arms but Mugabe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Mugabe trying to land knees to the body.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Reem. #TD#
Mugabe wants the takedown. Reem is fighting it off but Mugabe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reem's guard against the cage.
Mugabe trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mugabe postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mugabe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mugabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Mugabe throws a big elbow that misses.
Mugabe postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
Mugabe throwing strikes but missing.
Mugabe 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.
Mugabe prevents Reem from getting back to his feet.
Mugabe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mugabe connects with a couple of short punches.
Mugabe throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Mugabe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mugabe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reem's corner calls for a 1-2. Reem obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mugabe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mugabe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem misses the shot to the body.
Mugabe tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Mugabe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reem.#CL#
Mugabe moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Reem avoids the elbow strike from Mugabe, against the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Reem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mugabe misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mugabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reem's brow.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mugabe is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mugabe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mugabes head.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Mugabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mugabe is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reem is defending well.
Reem blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reem blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem is looking to control Mugabe's arms but Mugabe gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Reem lands a right hand. #T4#
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem tries a body shot but Mugabe blocks it.
Reem throws a punch but it's blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mugabe blocking some punches.
Reem has Mugabe pressed against the cage.
Reem blocks an elbow strike.
Mugabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mugabe.
A knee to the head by Mugabe. #CUT#
It looks like Umberto Reem has been cut.
Mugabe has had enough of the clinch but Reem keeps him there for the moment.
Reem avoids a wild elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Reem pushes Mugabe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reem connects with a solid leg kick.
Mugabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem. #CL#
Mugabe pushes Reem up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Mugabe gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Mugabe working Reem over with knees to the body.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Mugabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Reem avoids the damage to the body.
Reem avoids the elbow strike from Mugabe, against the cage.
Mugabe lands an elbow that stopped Reem in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem.
Reem avoids the elbow strike from Mugabe, against the cage.
Mugabe pushes Reem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mugabe lands an elbow inside that Reem shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Mugabe prevents a body shot from Reem.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mugabe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mugabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mugabe stalling against the cage.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Mugabe wants a takedown.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem avoids the elbow strike from Mugabe, against the cage.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Reem tries to stall but Mugabe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mugabe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mugabe misses with a knee to the head.
Reem tries to work over Mugabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mugabe.
Reem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mugabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Mugabe controls the action.
Mugabe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reem blocks it with crossed arms.
Reem dodges an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mugabe or not.
Rob Mugabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem blocks the elbow strike.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Mugabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mugabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reem avoids it.#T3#
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe is stalling here.
Reem lands a left hand.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mugabe misses with a body punch.
Reem leaning his opponent against the cage.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Mugabe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mugabe missing with knees to the body.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mugabe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mugabe.
Reem just leaning against Mugabe, taking a breather.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reem.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem gets through Mugabe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem looking to stall.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Umberto Reem's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reem has Mugabe up against the cage in a clinch.
Reem blocks an elbow strike from Mugabe.
Reem looking to stall.
Mugabe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mugabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reem's brow.
Mugabe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reem after a bit of a struggle.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mugabe backwards.
Mugabe throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mugabe lands a damaging elbow.
Mugabe prevents a body shot from Reem.
Mugabe blocks a body shot from Reem.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mugabe throws an elbow but misses.
Mugabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem wants to stall. #T1#
Mugabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem avoiding damage as Mugabe throws knees to the body.
Mugabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mugabe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mugabe is keeping busy.
Mugabe tries to land knees in the clinch but Reem avoids the damage to the body.
Mugabe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Mugabe.
Mugabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reem. #T2#
Mugabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Mugabe takes a shot to the head.
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mugabe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Mugabe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mugabe lands an elbow inside that Reem shrugs off.
Mugabe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mugabe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reem prevents it.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reem lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mugabe as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Mugabe avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage. #T3#
Mugabe misses with an elbow strike.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Mugabe improves position.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Rob Mugabe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reem prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob Mugabe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Mugabe controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Mugabe.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Mugabe lands a nice elbow.
Reem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mugabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reem's brow. #T4#
Reem avoids a wild elbow strike from Mugabe.
Mugabe is struggling to control the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Reem.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mugabe is trying to stall.
Umberto Reem is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
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!
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Mugabe lands an elbow that stopped Reem in his tracks for a moment.
Reem lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Reem on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Umberto Reem!

Umberto Reem gave a mention to IniTech Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: GC 191     
Date:   Feb 18, 2018
#R1#
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Reem misses its intended target. #TD2#
Smietana looking to score a takedown here. Reem is defending well but Smietana drives through and ends up in Reem's guard.#ES#
Reem has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smietana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reem slips a straight right by Smietana.
Reem stuns Smietana with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smietana throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Smietana dives in for a single leg takedown but Reem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Smietana has hold of one of Reem's legs. Reem is fighting the takedown attempt but Smietana gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Smietana landing some decent shots from guard.
Smietana wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Smietana postures up and lands a big shot to Reem's brow. #T1#
Smietana slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Smietana is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reem has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reem is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smietana postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Smietana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reem's legs.
Reem takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smietana throws an elbow but Reem slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Smietana misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reem takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reem is not content to let Smietana control the position.
The strikes coming from Smietana are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smietana throwing strikes but Reem manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Reem decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Reem slips under a jab.
Umberto Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Reem finds it's target.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smietana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smietana looks to land a right hand but Reem moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reem. Smietana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smietana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Smietana misses the jab.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Smietana back into the cage.#TD2#
Smietana has picked Reem up - he's going for a ride! Smietana dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smietana scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reem wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Smietana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reem is just riding it out for now. Smietana eventually gives up the hold.
Smietana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reem defending well though.
Smietana seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Smietana passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Smietana working for a submission but Reem is keeping him at bay.
Smietana landing strikes from the mount and Reem is in trouble!
Smietana thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smietana punching from mount but Reem doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smietana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smietana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smietana lands a big shot there that rocks Reem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reem really wants to buck Smietana off and get back to his feet.
Smietana lands a big shot there that rocks Reem but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotr Smietana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Smietana.
Reem takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Reem pushes Smietana up against the cage in a clinch.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smietana backwards.
Reem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short uppercut from Reem.
Smietana is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smietana can't get the takedown.
Smietana is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reem gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smietana is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Reem presses Smietana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smietana is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem is stalling here.
I was talking to Reem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Reem stalls.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smietana lands an uppercut.
Reem lands a body shot.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smietana lands a shoulder strike.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem works on Smietana's body with a couple of short punches.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smietana's efforts to push away.
Reem just leaning against Smietana, taking a breather.
Smietana wants to take the fight to the mat but Reem manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Umberto Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Smietana.#T2#
Smietana crunches a lovely knee into Reem's ribcage.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smietana presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smietana throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Smietana has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reem clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Smietana punishes Reem with strikes from the back mount. #SUB2#
Reem defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smietana's arms.
Reem is trying to stand back up.
Reem 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.#T3#
Smietana misses with an elbow to the head.
Reem covering up well under a series of strikes from Smietana.
Smietana is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Reem. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Reem is taking damage to the body and head.
Reem is covering up but some of the strikes from Smietana are getting through and doing damage.
Smietana connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Reem to escape the position.
Smietana struggling to keep hold of the position.
Smietana throwing damaging strikes from the back! Reem could be in trouble here! #SUB2#
Smietana working for a choke but Reem is defending well.
Reem is trying to stand back up. #T4#
Smietana scores with punches to the body.
Smietana misses with a punch to the head.
Well, with Smietana on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reem is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#ES#
Reem is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Piotr Smietana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem misses with a straight left.
Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smietana.
Reem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smietana misses with a straight left.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD2#
Smietana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smietana is in Reem's guard.
Smietana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Piotr Smietana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Smietana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smietana thinking.
Reem cracks a nice hook into Smietana's ribs.
Reem is looking to wear down Smietana with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smietana loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Smietana misses with a lunging right hand
and Reem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reem lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Piotr Smietana has been cut.
Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smietana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reem.
Smietana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smietana takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reem is looking to clinch but Smietana is avoiding it.
Smietana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smietana 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.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Smietana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reem is trying to defend but Smietana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Reem kicks off Smietana and gets to his feet.
Smietana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reem tries to clinch up.
Smietana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smietana misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Smietana shoots in and gets a takedown into Reem's guard.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smietana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smietana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smietana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smietana is in close to Reem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smietana throws a big elbow that misses.
Piotr Smietana has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Smietana wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position.
Smietana postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smietana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smietana throws an elbow that misses. Reem uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smietana's guard. Nice move by Reem!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smietana pulls Reem in to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Smietana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reem defends it easily.
Smietana wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Smietana is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smietana has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reem has passed into side control.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Smietana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smietana is looking for a sweep.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Reem stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Reem staying out of range there.
Smietana digs a good hook to Reem's body.
Reem dips to his left and cracks Smietana with an uppercut!
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smietana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Piotr Smietana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smietana connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reem misses with a series of wild punches.
Smietana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem tries a low kick but Smietana avoids it.
Smietana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Smietana.

And that's the end of the fight!
Umberto Reem showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smietana 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Smietana!

Piotr Smietana bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: RS 164 Light Work     
Date:   Jan 13, 2018
#R1#
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Wolfsbruder.
Reem is looking for the big counter here.
Reem has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wolfsbruder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Reem connects with an inside leg kick.
Wolfsbruder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfsbruder is looking to counter punch.
Reem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfsbruder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfsbruder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reem under the eye.
Wolfsbruder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolfsbruder misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder misses with a double jab
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolfsbruder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards.
Reem throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolfsbruder counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder with a jab.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reem. That one must have hurt.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wolfsbruder under the eye.
Reem slips under a jab.
Wolfsbruder clobbers Reem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wolfsbruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Reem misses the target. #CL2#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolfsbruder, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem tries a body shot but Wolfsbruder blocks it. #T2#
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reem.
Reem cracks a nice hook into Wolfsbruder's ribs.#CL2#
Reem closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wolfsbruder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Reem taking a breather.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Wolfsbruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Reem.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wolfsbruder avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfsbruder stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem.
A slow jab from Wolfsbruder misses its intended target.
Reem has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Reem rushes Wolfsbruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem gets through Wolfsbruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elric Wolfsbruder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Wolfsbruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reem is stalling here.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolfsbruder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here. #BC#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Reem smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reem works Wolfsbruder's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Reem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reem seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.#BC#
Wolfsbruder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfsbruder counters with a straight right hand.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elric Wolfsbruder is winning the standup battle so far.
Reem misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Wolfsbruder counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reem has him pressed against the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands a left hand.
Wolfsbruder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder misses with the head strike.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wolfsbruders head.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Wolfsbruder back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Reem looking to stall.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Reem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wolfsbruder is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Reem is looking to control Wolfsbruder's arms but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
Wolfsbruder prevents a body shot from Reem.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem stalls.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Umberto Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reem.
Reem moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with the left hand. Reem knows he should have avoided that one.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.
Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Wolfsbruder.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a good cross that connects.
Wolfsbruder misses with a wild body shot.
Reem is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wolfsbruder with a body shot.
Reem slips a jab and a cross from Wolfsbruder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem misses with a hook.
Reem wants to clinch.#T1#
Wolfsbruder missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem looks to land a combination but Wolfsbruder avoids it well.
Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Wolfsbruder off balance momentarily.
Wolfsbruder lands a jab.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch.
Wolfsbruder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wolfsbruder missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder blocks a low kick nicely.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reem moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Wolfsbruder down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfsbruder was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Reem moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Wolfsbruder has knocked Reem down with a huge combo! Wolfsbruder steps away and waves a wobbly Reem back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Reem tries to clinch up
and Wolfsbruder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Reem holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wolfsbruder wants to get back to striking at distance but Reem won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Wolfsbruder.
Reem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
A hook to the body from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder slips a jab from Reem.
Wolfsbruder was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Reem to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolfsbruder catches Reem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wolfsbruder looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.#T4#
Wolfsbruder throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder slips a jab and a cross from Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfsbruder with a jab.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wolfsbruder moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Reem is rocked!
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolfsbruder misses the target.
Reem scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolfsbruder ducks under a wild hook from Reem.
Wolfsbruder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely.
Wolfsbruder gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Nice defenses there by Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reem wants to counter with a clinch but Wolfsbruder pushes him away.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Wolfsbruder throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wolfsbruder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Reem rushes Wolfsbruder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reem trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Wolfsbruder breaks the clinch.
Wolfsbruder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reem finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.
Wolfsbruder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Reem thumps Wolfsbruder with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reem tries to work over Wolfsbruder's front leg with a kick but Wolfsbruder checks it.
A left lands for Reem.
Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wolfsbruder.
Reem appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a thumping low kick.
A big right from Wolfsbruder misses. #CL2#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfsbruder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Wolfsbruder lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wolfsbruder is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.
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!
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Wolfsbruder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfsbruder throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Wolfsbruder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wolfsbruder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reem counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem counters with a left to the body.
Reem swings for the body but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a left hand but Reem moved out of range nicely.
Wolfsbruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfsbruder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wolfsbruder checks a low kick from Reem.#CL2#
Reem forces Wolfsbruder back against the cage and clinches.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder is trying to break free.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Elric Wolfsbruder will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Wolfsbruder throws a right hand that misses
letting Reem counter with a right hand.
Wolfsbruder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder throws a jab but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReem.
Reem misses with a straight left.
Wolfsbruder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolfsbruder. That snapped Reem's head back.
A jab from Wolfsbruder misses.
A punch lands to the side of Wolfsbruder 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.
Reem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.
Reem appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot.
Reem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolfsbruder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reem connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wolfsbruder scrambles back to his feet.
Reem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wolfsbruder throws out the jab.
Reem throws the left hand but Wolfsbruder avoids the punch easily.
Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Wolfsbruder. #T2#
Reem is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem defending well as Wolfsbruder loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Wolfsbruder tries to keep at a distance but Reem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem lands with a left to the head.
Oh Wolfsbruder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wolfsbruder seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder blocking some punches.
Reem stalling against the cage. #T3#
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
Reem is stalling here.
Umberto Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.
Wolfsbruder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Reem.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch. #T4#
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfsbruder tries to break free but Reem pushes him back against the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolfsbruder creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Wolfsbruder as the two fighters clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem blocking some punches.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Reem.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Elric Wolfsbruder.
Well Wolfsbruder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!

Elric Wolfsbruder retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Elric Wolfsbruder waved his t-shirt featuring BuriedAlive// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: RS 162 Happy New Year     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
Bland lands a head shot.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bland listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bland cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Reem clinches up with Bland and pushes him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bland.
Bland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short left from Bland.
Bland misses with a body punch.
Bland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Bland misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Bland can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem has Bland pushed against the cage.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Bland lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Bland blocking some punches.
Bland throws a head punch that misses.
Bland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reem trying to control the position but instead, Bland has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage.
Bland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Bland letting Reem take a breather here.
Bland tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bland's elbow.
Bland tries a body shot but Reem blocks it. #T2#
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Bland's head.
Bland misses with a punch to the body.
Bland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reem is looking to control Bland's arms but Bland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Reem misses with a punch on the inside.
Bland tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Bland back against the cage.
Reem lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bland being controlled against the cage.
Bland working aggressively here.
Bland throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Bland manages to break the clinch.
Bland checks a leg kick.
Bland misses with a body punch
and Reem counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Bland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bland misses with a jab to the body
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick.
Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reem connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bland. Bland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Bland has been cut.
Reem lands with a straight right. Bland didn't see that one coming.
Bland throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Reem wants to land a leg kick but Bland is out of range.
Bland throws an off balance right hand
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reem lands a nice looking body shot.
Bland is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Reem clinches up against the cage.
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bland.
Good body shot from Reem.
Good body shot from Reem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bland takes a shot to the head.
Reem stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Reem prevents a body shot from Bland.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bland backwards.
Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bland misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Bland's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reem misses with a head kick.
Bland appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem takes one to the side of the head.
Reem clobbers Bland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reem lands a jab to the head.
Bland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Bland takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Bland looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.
Reem slips a jab from Bland.
Umberto Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bland misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reem darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bland takes a jab right on the kisser. #KD2#
Reem drops Bland with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bland looks back up at him and smiles so Reem waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Bland is rocked!
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!
Reem scores with a body shot.
Oh Bland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Reem lands a beautiful left hook that drops Bland. Bland tries to recover but Reem is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Bland lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: RS 157 Lets Bang Bro     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
Reem throws a head kick that misses
letting Cox counter with a right hand.
Cox works Reem's body with a nice hook.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Cox.
Reem swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Cox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cox.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Cox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reem.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Cox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cox is keeping busy.
Cox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cox throws an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Cox pushes off an throws an elbow but Reem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Cox trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cox into the cage.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem lands a right hand.
Cox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reem.
Reem tries a body shot but Cox blocks it.
Reem is trying to stall.
Cox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Reem blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem.
Reem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cox's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land. #T2#
Reem lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Cox lands with a left to the head.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Cox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Cox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cox's elbow.
Reem prevents Cox from breaking the clinch.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem blocks a body shot from Cox.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Cox looks winded!#T3#
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reem stalling in the clinch.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cox misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Coxs head.
Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A shot in the inside from Reem.
Reem lands a hook that snaps the head of Cox backwards.
Reem scores with a hook to the body.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Cox controls his hands.
Reem lands a right hand. #ROC#
Cox is rocked!
Reem dips a shoulder and cracks Cox with a mighty uppercut! Cox falls back against the cage and Reem unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cox is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reem screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Ivan Cox was interviewed post fight and said 'I lost guys... But ill be in the sauna in 1 hour if some hot male fans wants to teabag me to a quick recovery.'.

 

Event: RS 153 Breakin' Bones     
Date:   Oct 28, 2017
#R1#
Reem throws a leg kick but Wolfsbruder sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reem cracks the inside of Wolfsbruder's front leg.
Reem lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reem takes one on the button.
Wolfsbruder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reem pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wolfsbruder, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Wolfsbruder.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem is struggling to control the position.
Reem'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.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem slows down the pace here.
Wolfsbruder has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reem seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wolfsbruder can turn it around.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolfsbruder.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Reem fails to land.
Reem slowing the pace effectively.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem tries to stall but Wolfsbruder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reem blocking some punches.
Reem taking a breather.
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Wolfsbruder lands a body punch.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem is working Wolfsbruder over against the cage.
Reem lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Wolfsbruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wolfsbruder backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Reem misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Reem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Reem's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem takes a shot to the head.
Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reem taking a breather.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Wolfsbruder tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Reem is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolfsbruder throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Reem misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolfsbruder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reem ducks under a wild hook from Wolfsbruder.
Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wolfsbruder manages to circle out of the way.
Wolfsbruder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick lands from Reem. #CL#
Reem closes the distance and pushes Wolfsbruder back into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolfsbruder gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Reem stalling in the clinch but Wolfsbruder improves position.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem.
Nice body punch from Reem.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Reem looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Reem is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Wolfsbruder tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem.
Wolfsbruder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reem.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Reem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wolfsbruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reem misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolfsbruder as Reem tries to tie him up.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolfsbruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolfsbruder.
A short right from Wolfsbruder.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolfsbruder's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem digs a right hand into Wolfsbruder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wolfsbruder's gas tank.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem wants to stall.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder working aggressively here.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reem tries to throw a body punch but Wolfsbruder avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elric Wolfsbruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wolfsbruder scores with a nice head shot.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolfsbruder.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfsbruder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfsbruder.
Reem scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reem throws a right hand that misses
and Wolfsbruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolfsbruder scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Reem throws a leg kick which misses Wolfsbruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Wolfsbruder tries to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook
and Reem makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Wolfsbruder lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reem misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Wolfsbruder counters by moving into the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a body shot. #T1#
Wolfsbruder digs a right hand underneath Reem's ribcage. Reem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolfsbruder controls his hands.
Wolfsbruder blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wolfsbruder lands with a light punch inside.
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Reem.
Wolfsbruder lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Wolfsbruder's head.
Reem has Wolfsbruder pushed against the cage.#T2#
Wolfsbruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder scores with a hook to the body.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Reem.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem is trying to maintain a safe position but Wolfsbruder gets an underhook and turns Reem into the cage.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wolfsbruder gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a left hand.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Reem. #T3#
Wolfsbruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wolfsbruder gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wolfsbruder fails to land.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Reem.
Wolfsbruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wolfsbruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Wolfsbruder throws a head punch that misses.
Wolfsbruder lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Wolfsbruder tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolfsbruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolfsbruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reems head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem is trying to stall.
Wolfsbruder pushes Reem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards.
Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reem working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wolfsbruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolfsbruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wolfsbruder. #ROC2#
Reem is rocked!
A short right from Reem on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands an uppercut.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elric Wolfsbruder!

Elric Wolfsbruder very nearly forgot to thank IniTech Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Kitano throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily.
Kitano swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Kitano lands a jab to Reem's midsection.
Reem lands a body shot.
Reem cracks Kitano with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Kitano misses with a straight left.
Reem swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Kitano keeps the fight on the outside.
Reem throws out a loose jab but Kitano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reem lands a slapping body shot.
Reem drops his hands momentarily and Kitano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Kitano takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kitano lands a knee to the body. #T1#
Kitano misses with some punches.
Kitano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but Reem blocks with his arms. #BC2#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano.
Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kitano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem connects with a jab.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch but Kitano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kitano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Kitano's head coaches at Forest Hill Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kitano.
A lazy left from Reem finds it's target.
Kitano throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reem wants to clinch.#T2#
Kitano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reem tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kitano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reem cracks Kitano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reem tries to clinch up.
Kitano cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
Kitano throws a good cross that connects.
A punch lands to the side of Reem 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kitano scores with a nice head shot.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Kitano off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Reem misses with a body shot.
Kitano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kitano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reem connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands.
Kitano misses with a kick to the body
and Reem counters with a straight right hand.
Reem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kitano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reem scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#
Kitano is rocked!
Reem takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
Kitano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reem momentarily.
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano throws a wild body kick that Reem sees coming a mile off.
Kitano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kitano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kitano misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Reem scores with a sloppy right hand. Kitano should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Reem.
Kitano misses with the body kick
and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Kitano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Sendou Kitano's cut is getting worse.
Reem blocks a head kick by Kitano.
Kitano seems to have got his legs back now.
Kitano lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Reem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kitano, pushing him back against the cage.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kitano lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kitano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kitano! Reem dives in looking to finish! Kitano is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 42     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
Dee moves in looking to clinch but Reem pushes him off.
Dee lands with a good body shot.
Dee misses with a straight left.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dee blocks a jab.
Dee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reem throws a body punch but Dee moves out of range.
Reem throws an overhand right that lands on Dee's shoulder, as Dee tries to avoid the shot.
Reem moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Reem clinches.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Dee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Dee blocking some punches.
Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Reem blocks a jab.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Dee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reem.
As Reem backs off Dee throws a huge counter combo but Reem manages to avoid it all.
Dee tries to move into range but Reem moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reem throws a sloppy body shot
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee checks a leg kick.
Dee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Dee rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dee was well out of range. Poor timing from Reem.
Dee throws a front kick aimed at Reem's knee but Reem avoids it well.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Reem off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Reem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Dee controls the action.
Dee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Dee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Dee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
As Dee backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reem takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reem fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reem throws out the jab.
Dee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reem lands with a nice body punch.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
An inside leg kick from Reem misses.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dee in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Bubba Dee has been cut.
Reem throws a body shot but no joy.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umberto Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dee closes the distance and pushes Reem back into the cage.
Dee is trying to push Reem away but Reem has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Dee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Dee.
Reem throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.#CL2#
Dee gets a clinch.
Reem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem swings wildly with an uppercut but Dee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dee's elbow.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
Reem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards. #BC2#
Dee breaks the clinch.
Reem gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4##CL#
Reem moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem working aggressively here. #BC#
Reem pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reem misses with a right hand
and Reem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem thows a leg kick but Dee checks it
and Dee counters with a straight right hand.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem misses with a hook. Dee ducked under it nicely.
Dee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Dee manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Umberto Reem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
Reem lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dee throws a nice looking combination but Reem bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dee looks to land a combination but Reem avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Reem.
Reem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem misses with a low kick.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
Dee misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Dee.#T1#
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dee swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.
Dee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bubba Dee seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dee moves into the clinch successfully.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Bubba Dee's cut even more.
Dee tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Dee back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem.
Umberto Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Reem breaks the clinch.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reem.
Reem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dee misses with a combination
and Reem counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reem.
Reem scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Dee off the cage and back into range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Reem here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
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!
Reem scores with a jab.#ROC#
Dee is rocked!#CL#
Reem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem swings widly with a right hand
and Dee counters with a stiff right hand.
Reem throws a jab when Dee was well out of range.
Reem is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
Dee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Reem misses with a hook.
Dee misses with a straight left. #CL#
Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Dee trying to control the position but instead, Reem has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dee into the cage.
Reem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dee. #BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Dee down.
Dee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Bubba Dee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Dee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem lands with a right hand.
Reem scores with a punch to the head.
Reem misses the jab.
Dee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dee throws out a counter right but Reem avoids it with no problem.
Dee takes one on the button.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dee can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Dee moved out of range.
Dee lands a really nice looking cross but Reem seems unphased.
Dee wants to slow Reem down by chopping away at his legs.
Dee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee cracks Reem with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Dee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Umberto Reem dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Dee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reem throws a looping overhand right but Dee ducks down to avoid it.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
Dee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reem jabs at Dee's body.
Dee tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Dee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch lands to the side of Dee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dee cracks Reem with an open hand slap.
Reem tries to score with a low kick but Dee moves his leg out of the way.
Reem tries to clinch but Dee moves out of range.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dee.
Dee throws a jab when Reem was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dee. #T1#
Reem lands with a good body shot.
Dee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Reem closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dee.
Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dee backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Reem. #BC#
Reem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reem darts in trying to clinch
enabling Dee to counter with a crisp jab.
Reem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dee checks a low kick from Reem.
Dee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reem.#T2##CL#
Reem has managed to clinch. #BC#
Reem breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Reem clinches with his opponent.
Dee lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Reem manages to break the clinch.
Dee closes the distance but Reem moves to the side
and Reem counters with an outside leg kick.
Dee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dee staying out of range there.
Reem scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
Bubba Dee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A jab lands there for Reem.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Reem ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Reem misses its target.
Reem with a hook.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bubba Dee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Umberto Reem!
Umberto Reem thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: T184     
Date:   Apr 09, 2017
#R1#
Dream throws a hook but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Eerkilaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eerkilaa misses with an uppercut.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
Dream throws a predictable looking body shot
and Eerkilaa counters with a straight right hand.
Eerkilaa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Eerkilaa lands a jab to the nose.
Eerkilaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dream misses with a wild body shot.
Dream scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eerkilaa in his tracks.
Eerkilaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Eerkilaa misses.
Eerkilaa misses with a looping left.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eerkilaa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Dream throws a hook but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Dream throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eerkilaa on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eerkilaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dream lands a nice shot to the body.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream blocks it.#T1#
Dream uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa blocks a jab.
Dream throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eerkilaa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy uppercut
and Dream counters with a leg kick.
Dream throws a hook but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Dream throws the left hand but Eerkilaa avoids the punch easily.
Dream misses with a right hand
enabling Eerkilaa to counter with a crisp jab.
Dream is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dream missing with a left hand there. Eerkilaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eerkilaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dream appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Eerkilaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dream.
Eerkilaa misses the jab.
Eerkilaa walks into a stiff left hand from Dream.#T2#
Eerkilaa avoids the body shot from Dream.
Eerkilaa lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Eerkilaa 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.
Eerkilaa throws a big shot that misses.
Eerkilaa 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.
Dream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dream scores with a one two! Eerkilaa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Eerkilaa scores with a four punch combination!
Eerkilaa looks winded!
Eerkilaa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dream misses with a body shot.
Dream loads up on a big right hand but Eerkilaa slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Eerkilaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eerkilaa moves out of range as Dream strikes.
Dream lands a slapping body shot.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eerkilaa throws a counter combo.
A lazy body kick from Dream
and Dream takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dream bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Eerkilaa's head.
Eerkilaa lands with a straight right. Dream didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Dream scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
A nice side step and Eerkilaa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dream throws an overhand right that lands on Eerkilaa's shoulder, as Eerkilaa tries to avoid the shot.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Eerkilaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eerkilaa scores with a hook.
Eerkilaa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dream swings for the body but Eerkilaa moves out of range.
Eerkilaa lunges at Dream with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dream's hand.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dream on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dream cracks Eerkilaa with a good jab.
Eerkilaa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
Dream explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dream, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Dream. #T4#
Eerkilaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dream.
Dream misses with a wild body shot.
Dream lands a nice shot to the body.
Dream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dream!
Dream tests Eerkilaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
Dream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dream with a jab.#CL#
Dream has managed to clinch.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Dream dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dream moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dream slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eerkilaa can do to turn this around?
Dream lands a leg kick that knocks Eerkilaa off balance momentarily.
Dream scores with a shot to the body.
Dream tests Eerkilaa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Eerkilaa is rocked!
Dream changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Eerkilaa is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Dream lands a nice shot to the body.
Dream lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eerkilaa at a distance.
Dream drops Eerkilaa with a big left hand! Eerkilaa is injured, injured bad! Dream jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uber Dream!
A victorious Uber Dream thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: T182 Makarenko vs Palelei     
Date:   Mar 26, 2017
#R1#
A slow jab from Eerkilaa misses its intended target.
Eerkilaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Eerkilaa cracks Dream with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Eerkilaa 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.
Dream swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dream throws a leg kick which misses Eerkilaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Eerkilaa tries to avoid it.
Dream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Eerkilaa misses with a straight left.
Eerkilaa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Nice defenses there by Dream.
A telegraphed right hand from Eerkilaa misses the target.
Eerkilaa misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream blocks it.
Dream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eerkilaa doesn't seem bothered though.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dream to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dream drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Eerkilaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dream was well out of range. Poor timing from Eerkilaa.#T1#
Eerkilaa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eerkilaa misses with an uppercut.
Toni Eerkilaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Dream.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Eerkilaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eerkilaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eerkilaa throws a hook to the side of Dream's head but Dream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eerkilaa misses with a left hand
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dream misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eerkilaa throws a hook to the side of Dream's head but Dream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eerkilaa missing with a left hand there. Dream was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eerkilaa looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Dream is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa scores with a nice head shot.
Eerkilaa 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.
A lazy left from Eerkilaa finds it's target.
Eerkilaa thumps Dream with a low kick.
Dream lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Dream drives through and clinches with Eerkilaa against the cage. #T2#
Eerkilaa misses with the head strike.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Dream - that landed with a thud.
Dream is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dream as Eerkilaa tries to tie him up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eerkilaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Eerkilaa looks winded!
Eerkilaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eerkilaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream lands with a light punch inside.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream avoiding damage.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow. #T3#
Eerkilaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow inside.
Dream tries a body shot but Eerkilaa blocks it.
Eerkilaa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream tries to stall but Eerkilaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eerkilaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow just above Dream 's eye.
Eerkilaa tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eerkilaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Eerkilaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream gets through Eerkilaa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream slows down the pace here.
Dream misses with some punches. #T4##BC2#
Eerkilaa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Eerkilaa.
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Eerkilaa is just out of range.
Dream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eerkilaa.
A little feinted left hand from Dream on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eerkilaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eerkilaa throws out a powerful jab.
Eerkilaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Eerkilaa tries to bum rush Dream with a series of wild strikes but Dream uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eerkilaa misses with the combination.
Dream takes a swing at Eerkilaa's ribcage but misses.
Dream lands a lovely overhand right.
Eerkilaa ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
A right-left combo lands from Eerkilaa.
Some wild striking there from Eerkilaa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toni Eerkilaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Eerkilaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eerkilaa is looking to slow Dream down with leg kicks.
Dream blocks a jab.
Dream takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dream throws a body punch but Eerkilaa moves out of range.
Eerkilaa throws a big shot that misses.
Dream defending well as Eerkilaa loads up on a big left hand.
Dream tries to clinch but Eerkilaa moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Eerkilaa.
Dream cracks Eerkilaa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dream misses the body punch
and Eerkilaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eerkilaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eerkilaa throws an off balance right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dream loads up on a big right hand but Eerkilaa slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eerkilaa walks into a stiff left hand from Dream.
Eerkilaa misses with a series of wild punches.
Toni Eerkilaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Dream wants to clinch up but Eerkilaa keeps it at a distance.
Eerkilaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dream jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Eerkilaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eerkilaa throws a shot from downtown. Dream moves away and avoids it.
Eerkilaa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dream throws out the jab.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eerkilaa! But no joy.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Dream appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Eerkilaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Dream clinches up with Eerkilaa and pushes him back against the cage.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eerkilaa pushes off an throws an elbow but Dream leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eerkilaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eerkilaa.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Eerkilaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Eerkilaa can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eerkilaa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream misses with some punches.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Eerkilaa blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eerkilaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eerkilaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eerkilaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Eerkilaa controls his hands.
Eerkilaa lands an elbow that stopped Dream in his tracks for a moment.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Eerkilaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Eerkilaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
Dream just leaning against Eerkilaa, taking a breather.
Eerkilaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eerkilaa.
Dream working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eerkilaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eerkilaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eerkilaa has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Eerkilaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Dream on the inside.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dream dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dream blocking some punches.
Eerkilaa lands a nice uppercut.
Eerkilaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dream throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Eerkilaa tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eerkilaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream pushes Eerkilaa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream tries to stall but Eerkilaa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dream wants to stall.
Eerkilaa pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eerkilaa throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Eerkilaa throws an elbow but misses.
Eerkilaa throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eerkilaa's elbow.
Dream is looking to control Eerkilaa's arms but Eerkilaa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dream has his back to the cage.
Dream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dream.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toni Eerkilaa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dream avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eerkilaa misses with a wild body shot.
Eerkilaa throws a hook but Dream avoids it easily.
Eerkilaa looks to land a left hand but Dream moved out of range nicely.
Dream misses with a straight left.
Dream tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Eerkilaa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eerkilaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eerkilaa throws a lazy right hand but Dream sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eerkilaa throws a big shot that misses.
Dream thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dream avoids the body shot from Eerkilaa.
Dream moves away from the strike by Eerkilaa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream cracks a nice hook into Eerkilaa's ribs.
Eerkilaa connects with a right hand. Dream shakes it off.
Eerkilaa throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Eerkilaa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dream counters with a nice low kick that buckles Eerkilaa's knee momentarily.
Dream avoids the body shot from Eerkilaa.
Dream takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Dream fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eerkilaa on the side of the head.
Dream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eerkilaa moves away.
Eerkilaa throws out a loose jab but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eerkilaa throws an overhand right that lands on Dream's shoulder, as Dream tries to avoid the shot.
Eerkilaa moves out of range of the body kick from Dream.
Dream's corner calls for a 1-2. Dream obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eerkilaa misses with a double jab.
Eerkilaa cracks Dream with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eerkilaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dream is looking to clinch.
Dream ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dream connects with a body shot.
Eerkilaa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Eerkilaa misses.
Eerkilaa misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Dream.
Dream is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Dream scores with a hook to the body. Eerkilaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eerkilaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eerkilaa misses with a wild combination.
Eerkilaa moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Dream finds it's way through Eerkilaa's defenses.
Dream scores with a hook.
Dream fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dream tries to clinch up but Eerkilaa circles away and keeps his distance.
Dream finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dream throws a shot from downtown. Eerkilaa moves away and avoids it.
Eerkilaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eerkilaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dream connects with a body shot.#T3#
Dream throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dream.
Dream ducks under a wild hook from Eerkilaa.
Eerkilaa works Dream's body with a nice hook.
Dream lands with a good body shot.
Dream connects with a body shot that sends Eerkilaa's belly button to the back.
Toni Eerkilaa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Eerkilaa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Eerkilaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eerkilaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dream was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good shot there by Dream.
Eerkilaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Eerkilaa's calf.
Eerkilaa takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Dream!
Eerkilaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Dream jabs at Eerkilaa's body.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eerkilaa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Eerkilaa swings widly with a right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Eerkilaa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Eerkilaa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eerkilaa throws an off balance right hand
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Dream.
Dream misses the jab.
Dream throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dream throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eerkilaa.
Uber Dream has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Dream showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Eerkilaa 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toni Eerkilaa!

Toni Eerkilaa spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: BRFC 58     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Dogwood looks for the body kick but Dream saw that one coming.
Dream changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dream throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Dogwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dogwood cracks the inside of Dream's front leg.
Dogwood lands a glancing blow to the side of Dream's head.
Dream digs a good hook to Dogwood's body.
Dogwood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dream checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dogwood throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
Dogwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dream looks to land a left hand but Dogwood moved out of range nicely.
Dream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dogwood digs a good hook to Dream's body.
Dream avoids the head kick by Dogwood.
A telegraphed right hand from Dogwood misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Dream on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dream misses the shot to the body.
Dogwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dream loads up on a big right hand but Dogwood slips the punch.#T1#
Dream moves away from the strike by Dogwood.
Dogwood misses the jab.
Dogwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Dogwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dogwood misses with a looping right.
Dream tries to clinch up.
Dogwood lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dogwood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Dream misses.
A big right from Dogwood misses.
Dream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dream on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Uber Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dogwood misses with a hook
and Dream counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dogwood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dogwood cracks Dream with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dogwood misses with a jab to the body
and Dream counters with a nice body kick.
Dogwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogwood.
Dream 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.
Dogwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dogwood throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dream! But no joy.
Dogwood scores with a nice right hand.
Dream shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Dream swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dogwood.#CL2#
Dream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Dogwood controls his hands.
Dogwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dream is defending well for now.#BC#
Dogwood manages to break the clinch.
Dream takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dream fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dogwood on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Dogwood does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Dream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dream throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dogwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dream thows a leg kick but Dogwood checks it
and Dogwood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dream throws a leg kick but Dogwood sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dogwood ducks under a wild hook from Dream.
Dogwood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dream takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dream scores with a body shot.
Dogwood swats away the attempt to clinch by Dream.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dogwood lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dream has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dream and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dream lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dream.
Nice body punch from Dream.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dogwood misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Dream moves into the clinch.#T4#
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
Dogwood landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream wants to stall.
Dogwood prevents a body shot from Dream.
A shot in the inside from Dogwood.
Dream takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dogwood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dogwood can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Dogwood tries a knee to the head but Dream blocks it.
Dogwood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dogwood blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Uber Dream will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Dream takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dogwood tries to work over Dream's front leg with a kick but Dream checks it.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Dogwood sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dogwood is looking to land body kicks.
Dream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dream thumps Dogwood with a low kick.
Dogwood looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Dream now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dream misses with a hook.
Dogwood connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dogwood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogwood misses with a hook. Dream ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Dream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dogwood pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dream gets a clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Dogwood fails to land.
Dogwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dogwood throws an elbow but it misses.
Dream cracks Dogwood with a nice body shot.
Dogwood swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream looking to slow down the pace here.
Dogwood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dream has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dogwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Dogwood. #CUT#
It looks like Uber Dream has been cut.
Dogwood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dogwood tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dogwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but Dogwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Dogwood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dream is defending well for now.
Dogwood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Dogwood tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Dogwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream can't find room to land a body shot as Dogwood controls the action.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Dogwood, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogwood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dogwood using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dogwood manages to break the clinch.
Dream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogwood.
Dogwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dogwood takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
Dream thinks about the counter body kick.
Dogwood connects with a body shot.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dogwood. #T3#
Dogwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dogwood misses with a body kick.
Dream scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dogwood doesn't seem bothered though.
Dogwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dogwood comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dream throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dream throws a body punch but Dogwood moves out of range.
Dream bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Dream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dream misses with a double jab.
That kick from Dogwood tenderised Dream's leg. Dream is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Dogwood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dream misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dogwood misses with a low kick.
Dream looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dream misses with a wild body shot.
Dogwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dream counter with a right hand.
Dream takes a swing at Dogwood's ribcage but misses.
Dogwood throws a right and a left that Dream avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Dream on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogwood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dream.
Dogwood looks to land a combination but Dream avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogwood. Dream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dream moves out of range as Dogwood strikes.
Dogwood looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Dream throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dogwood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Decker Dogwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uber Dream's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dream moves out of range of the strikes.
Dream cracks Dogwood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dream cracks Dogwood with a good jab.
Dream throws a right and a left that Dogwood avoids nicely.
Dream connects with a jab.
Dogwood tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dream! But no joy.
Dogwood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dream tries to land a front kick but Dogwood steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dream uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dogwood.
Dream throws out a counter right but Dogwood avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dogwood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dogwood misses with an uppercut. Dream saw that one coming.
Dream misses with a wild body shot.
Dogwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dream throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Dogwood just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dream throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dogwood counters with a body kick.
Dream fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogwood.
Dream wants to slow Dogwood down by chopping away at his legs.
Dogwood takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dream avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dogwood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dream drops his hands momentarily and Dogwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dream swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dogwood to counter with a crisp jab.
Dream lands a nice hook to Dogwood's body. Dogwood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Dream is looking to land body kicks.
Dogwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dream throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dogwood throws a head kick but Dream moves out of range.
Dogwood loads up on a big right hand but Dream slips the punch.
Dream fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dogwood bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dream's head backwards.
Dogwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dream moves away.
Dogwood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Dogwood tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dogwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dream was well out of range. Poor timing from Dogwood.
Dream attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Dogwood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Dream moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice side step and Dream releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dream takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Dream.
Decker Dogwood is winning the standup battle so far.
Dream checks a leg kick.
Dogwood swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dream connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dream connects with a single shot there.
Dogwood lands a jab to Dream's midsection.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Dream throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Dream backs away, Dogwood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dream bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dogwood's head.
Dream throws a hook but Dogwood blocks it.
Dogwood swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dream jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dream misses the body punch
and Dogwood counters with a big head kick but Dream shrugs it off. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dream fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dogwood.
Dogwood swings widly with a right hand
and Dogwood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dogwood misses with an uppercut.
Dogwood misses with a left hand
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Dogwood cracks Dream with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dream has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dogwood misses with a lunging right hand
letting Dream counter with a right hand.
Dream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dogwood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dream takes a swing at Dogwood's ribcage but misses.
Dogwood dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dream. That did some damage!
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Dogwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dream swings for the body but Dogwood moves out of range.
Dogwood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uber Dream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dream 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Uber Dream!

Uber Dream seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: BRFC 56     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Brunson looks to land a right hand but Dream moved out of range.
Brunson dips to his left and cracks Dream with an uppercut!
Dream lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brunson scores with a jab.#CL#
Brunson forces Dream back against the cage and clinches.
Dream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Dream throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Brunson tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson misses with a body punch.
Dream dodges an elbow strike from Brunson.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Brunson.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Dream.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
Dream lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Good body shot from Dream.
Dream is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brunson is keeping busy.
Brunson throws a head punch that misses.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
Dream is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
A short left from Dream.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
A short right from Dream.
Brunson prevents a body shot from Dream.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that Dream 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.
Dream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Dream working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Dream.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Dream is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brunson working aggressively here. #T3#
Dream tries to work over Brunson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunson digs a right hand underneath Dream's ribcage. Dream let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dream blocks a body shot from Brunson.
Dream blocks the elbow strike.
Dream takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Uber Dream has been cut.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Dream lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brunson.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Brunson.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Brunson scores with a shot to the side of Dream's head.
Brunson misses with a punch to the body.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dream avoids the elbow strike from Brunson, against the cage.
Dream trying to stall but Brunson improves his position.
Brunson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream misses with a body punch.
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brunson throws an elbow but misses.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brunson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Uber Dream's cut even more.
Brunson scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uber Dream'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#
Dream with a hook.
Dream misses with a jab to the body
and Brunson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dream throws a jab but it's blocked by Brunson.
Dream scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dream gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brunson.
Dream uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brunson.
A left lands for Brunson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brunson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dream.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
Brunson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dream can do to turn this around?#CL#
Brunson rushes Dream and presses him up against the cage.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Dream blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
Dream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brunson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dream misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Brunson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brunson.
Brunson scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dream.
Dream swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle Brunson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Brunson misses with an elbow strike.
Dream blocks an elbow strike from Brunson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson cracks Dream with a nice body shot.
Dream lands a shoulder strike.
Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Brunson.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Brunson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brunson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson blocks a body shot from Dream.
Brunson lands an elbow that stopped Dream in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Brunson on the inside. #T3#
Brunson lands an uppercut.
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brunson works on Dream's body with a couple of short punches.
Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunson.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Brunson back against the cage.
Dream softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dream misses with the head strike.
Brunson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brunson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dream.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Brunson misses with the head strike.
Brunson lands a body shot.
Dream is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dream's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
Brunson lands an elbow just above Dream 's eye.
Brunson scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brunson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brunson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Brunson.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Brunson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#
Dream is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Dream fails to land.
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson lands a damaging elbow.
Dream wants to get back to striking at distance but Brunson won't allow it.
Brunson lands an elbow inside.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
A short right from Brunson on the inside.
Dream is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Brunson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doyle Brunson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uber Dream's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Dream keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brunson.
Dream seems to have recovered his senses.
Dream avoids the body shot from Brunson.
Brunson lands a jab to Dream's midsection.
Dream walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dream walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Brunson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream blocks the elbow strike.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream blocks the elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Brunson as Dream tries to tie him up.
Dream has Brunson pressed against the cage.
Brunson throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Dream misses with some punches.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Brunson on the inside.
Brunson can't find room to land a body shot as Dream controls the action.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Dream tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dream misses with a body punch.
Brunson lands a nice elbow.
Dream blocks a body shot from Brunson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brunson.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brunson's elbow.
Brunson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brunson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brunson blocks an uppercut. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Brunson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dream takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dream scores with a shoulder strike.
Brunson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
Dream takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brunson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
Dream stalling against the cage.
Brunson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Brunson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brunson pushes off an throws an elbow but Dream leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brunson misses with an elbow over the top.
Brunson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brunson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Brunson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Dream manages to break the clinch.
Dream walks into a straight right hand from Brunson.
Dream misses with a leg kick.
Brunson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brunson lands a body shot.
Brunson works the jab nicely.
Doyle Brunson is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Brunson forces Dream back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brunson.
Brunson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dream backwards. #ROC#
Dream is rocked!
Brunson throws an elbow that misses.
Dream is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunson finish him?#T4#
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dream seems to have recovered his senses.
Dream blocks a body shot from Brunson.
Dream scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brunson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunson blocking some punches.
Brunson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brunson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dream's defenses.
Dream takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dream.
Brunson throws an elbow but it misses.
Dream blocks an elbow strike.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Dream is trying to stall.
Dream tries a body shot but Brunson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doyle Brunson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brunson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doyle Brunson!

Doyle Brunson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: BRFC 55     
Date:   Dec 10, 2016
#R1#
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Dream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dream takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull misses with a kick to the body.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turnbull thumps Dream with a low kick.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Dream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dream throwing a counter right hand but Turnbull manages to avoid it.
Turnbull jabs Dream to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnbull has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dream is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dream takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Dream connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turnbull takes a swing at Dream's ribcage but misses.
Turnbull misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dream.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Turnbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dream throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turnbull takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dream was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Turnbull will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dream lands with an overhand left.
Dream connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turnbull momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dream checks a leg kick.
Turnbull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dream manages to avoid it.
Dream scores with a hook.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Turnbull's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
Dream checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream scores with a shot to the body.
Dream lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Turnbull misses with a body shot
and Dream counters with a left to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Turnbull 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dream connects with a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Dream blocks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Turnbull misses.
A jab from Turnbull misses.
Turnbull throws a body punch but Dream moves out of range.
Turnbull is looking to score with low kicks.
Dream circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dream.
Turnbull throws a jab but it's blocked by Dream.
Dream is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turnbull throws a leg kick but Dream moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Dream.
Dream looks to land a right hand but Turnbull moved out of range.
Turnbull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dream seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T3#
The fighters circling - Turnbull throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dream looks to land a left hand but Turnbull moved out of range nicely.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Dream.
Dream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turnbull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Colin Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dream misses with a jab to the body
and Turnbull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turnbull throws a head kick that Dream semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Dream jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnbull was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dream lands a slapping body shot.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dream throws a jab when Turnbull was well out of range.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Dream scores with a hook.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream throws a body shot but no joy.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Dream is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dream steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a low kick nicely.
Dream checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull is stalling here.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
A short right from Turnbull.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Dream scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Dream dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dream throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turnbull stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A clash of legs there as Dream blocks the low kick.
Dream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that misses.
Turnbull throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dream.
Dream smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dream punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dream moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dream scores with a nice head shot.
Dream slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Turnbull pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dream is out of range and Turnbull settles back down.
Dream is looking to wear down Turnbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turnbull cracks a nice hook into Dream's ribs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dream connects with a jab.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Turnbull takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turnbull throws a looping overhand right but Dream ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nice body kick from Turnbull.
Dream looks to throw the jab but Turnbull is out of range.
Dream tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dream here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Turnbull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dream throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull thinks about the counter body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turnbull in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turnbull needs to keep his hands up - Dream had a free shot at his head there.
Dream blocks a low kick nicely.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turnbull.
Dream scores with a decent looking hook.
Turnbull throws a leg kick
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
Turnbull lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dream circles away quickly and effectively.
Turnbull thows a leg kick but Dream checks it
and Dream counters with a low kick, right behind Turnbull 's knee.
Dream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turnbull looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turnbull is breathing heavily.#T2#
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Dream fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turnbull is out of range.
Turnbull throws a counter combo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
Turnbull throws a lazy uppercut
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Turnbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turnbull checks a leg kick nicely.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dream moves out of range as Turnbull throws a body kick.
Turnbull lands with a slapping head kick.
Turnbull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dream. Dream obviously looking to wear him down.
Turnbull looks to score with a jab to the body but Dream is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Dream. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dream.
Dream thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dream tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Dream checks a low kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turnbull throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dream tests Turnbull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dream is out of range.
Dream wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dream checks a leg kick.
Dream's corner calls for a 1-2. Dream obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dream getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dream jabs Turnbull to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Dream scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Dream blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Turnbull needs to keep his hands up - Dream had a free shot at his head there.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Dream moves out of range.
Dream lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turnbull throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dream counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
A low kick from Turnbull is predictable there
and Dream counters with a straight right hand.
Dream misses with a low kick as Turnbull jumps back.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#
Turnbull is rocked!
Turnbull takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
BOOM! Dream lands a beautiful left hook that drops Turnbull. Turnbull tries to recover but Dream is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Turnbull lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uber Dream!
An out of breath Uber Dream thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BRFC 53     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Dream throws a body punch but Turnbull moves out of range.
Dream bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turnbull's head.
Turnbull scores with a body shot.
Dream throws a one two combo.
Uber Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Dream does it's job there.
Dream misses with a straight right.
Dream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
We've been told by Dream's head coaches at McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dream dodges the punch combination from Turnbull.
Turnbull scoring well with a low kick there.
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dream throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dream, as that shot connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turnbull. Dream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull misses with a combination
and Dream counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Dream lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dream misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turnbull.
Dream lands a right hook to the body.
Dream connects with a right hand. Turnbull shakes it off.
Dream lands a glancing blow to the side of Turnbull's head.
Dream moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Dream rushes Turnbull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dream blocking some punches.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dream tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Dream back against the cage.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dream. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Dream tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Dream lands a shoulder strike.
Dream stalling in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dream.
Dream is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Turnbull.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Dream backwards.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Turnbull taking a breather.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Dream's head.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turnbull scores with a shot to the side of Dream's head.
Turnbull pushes Dream back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The referee calls for Turnbull to work.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turnbull makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turnbull.
Dream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dream is trying to maintain a safe position but Turnbull gets an underhook and turns Dream into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dream.
Dream lands with a right to the head.
Dream is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dream misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull thumps Dream with a low kick.
Dream lands with a hook. Turnbull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dream moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Dream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dream wants to clinch but Turnbull slips to the side
letting Turnbull counter with a right hand.
Dream is looking to clinch but Turnbull is avoiding it.
Turnbull shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull works the jab nicely.
Uber Dream is winning the standup battle so far.
Turnbull lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnbull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dream.
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!
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Dream. #T1#
Turnbull tries to score with a low kick but Dream moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Dream catches Turnbull right on the button with a cross.
Turnbull slips a straight right by Dream.
Turnbull misses with a combination
letting Dream counter with a right hand.
Dream misses with a looping left.
Turnbull throws a low kick but Dream avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turnbull looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dream connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
Dream lands a nice hook to Turnbull's body. Turnbull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream digs a good hook to Turnbull's body. #T2#
Dream connects with a nice looking jab.
Turnbull connects with a crisp jab.
Dream misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull moves forwards but Dream connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
Dream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Dream throws a shot to the body.
Dream misses with the combination.
Dream fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Dream throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Turnbull on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dream lands a jab to Turnbull's midsection.
Turnbull connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dream's hands.
Turnbull connects with a solid leg kick.
Dream slips under a jab from Turnbull.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turnbull throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turnbull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dream scores with a jab to the head.
Turnbull looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turnbull's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dream under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Dream.
Dream swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turnbull counters with a left to the body.
Dream is looking to wear down Turnbull with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Dream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turnbull.
Dream appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dream blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dream. Turnbull does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Dream saw that one coming.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dream misses with a body shot.
Turnbull throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dream sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dream just misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull misses with a low kick.
Turnbull bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dream throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Dream lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Dream dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Turnbull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turnbull.
Turnbull walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dream checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Turnbull misses
and Dream counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turnbull walks into a stiff left hand from Dream.
Dream punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull moves out of range of the strikes.
Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dream.
Some wild striking there from Turnbull.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull scores with a leg kick.
Turnbull lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dream misses with a lunging right hand
and Turnbull counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Turnbull connects with the punch.
Turnbull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turnbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dream swings for the body but Turnbull moves out of range.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Turnbull swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull thumps Dream with a low kick.
Turnbull fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turnbull throws a sloppy body shot
and Dream counters with a right hand to the body.
Turnbull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dream checks it well. #CL#
Dream has Turnbull up against the cage in a clinch.
Dream works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Dream.
Dream lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Dream is leaning against Turnbull and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turnbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dream works on Turnbull's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dream.
Turnbull is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Dream can't break the clinch.
Turnbull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dream throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnbulls head.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
Dream has Turnbull pushed against the cage.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Dream lands with a light punch inside.
Turnbull has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turnbull in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dream is looking to break free of the clinch but Turnbull has double underhooks.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Dream lands with a short shot to the head.
Turnbull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull gets through Dream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Dream blocks it.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage. #T4#
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull misses with a body punch.
Turnbull tries to work over Dream's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Dream lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull scores with a shoulder strike.
Turnbull scores with a hook to the body.
Turnbull pushes Dream back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Uber Dream.
I think Dream has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Colin Turnbull!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Uber Dream!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight as a draw!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: BRFC 51     
Date:   Oct 15, 2016
#R1#
The fighters circling - Dream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Junior swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Junior misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dream.
Junior doesn't manage to clinch there - Dream circles away.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dream throws a hook to the side of Junior's head but Junior sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dream connects with a body shot.
Junior displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Uber Dream has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Dream. Those never looked like landing.
Dream will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Junior.
Junior uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dream.
Dream waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Junior.#T1#
Dream thows a left - swing and a miss!
Junior throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dream is looking to counter punch.
Junior lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dream backs up against the ropes.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dream.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Dream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Dream blocks an uppercut.
Dream has a couple of punches blocked by Junior.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream pushes Junior back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Junior is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Junior scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Dream lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Junior misses with the head strike.
Dream lands with a short shot to the head.
Junior is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Junior controlling the action here for a moment.
Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Junior blocks a body shot from Dream. #T3#
Dream throws a head punch that misses.
Junior has a couple of punches blocked by Dream.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Junior working aggressively here.
Dream misses with some punches.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dream lands a body punch.
Dream lands a right hand that snaps the head of Junior backwards.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Dream uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior misses with the head strike. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Junior tries to throw a body punch but Dream avoids it by throwing Junior back against the ropes.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Junior looking to slow down the pace here.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dream scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dream lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dream lands with a left to the head.
Dream prevents a body shot from Junior.
Junior working aggressively here.
Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Dream.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Uber Dream will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uber Dream's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big left from Dream misses.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Dream manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dream is looking for a counter combo.
Junior takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Junior swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dream counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Dream lands a big uppercut and Junior crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Junior looks OK. Dream waves Junior back to his feet!#ROC#
Junior is rocked!
Junior lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Junior misses with a body shot.
Dream lands a nice hook to Junior's body. Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dream with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Junior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junior can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dream lands a jab to the head.
Uber Dream is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Dream.
Dream throws a lazy right hand but Junior sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dream tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Dream.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dream.
Dream stuns Junior with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Junior takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dream ducks right into an uppercut from Junior.
Dream getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dream swings for the body but Junior moves out of range.
Junior appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dream swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Junior moves away.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dream scores with a jab.
Dream throws out a loose jab but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Junior is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dream with a body shot.
Junior throws the left hand but Dream avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dream misses its target.
Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dream.
Dream scores with a decent looking hook.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Dream wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dream slips under a jab.
A left and a right from Dream both land. Nice combination.
Dream scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Dream misses.
Dream is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Dream connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheers as Dream lands an impressive looking overhand right. Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Dream lands the left hand.
Uber Dream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dream throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Junior counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dream thinking.
Dream throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Junior counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Junior.
Junior gets through Dream's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Dream controls his hands.
Dream misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dream.
Dream swings wildly with an uppercut but Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land. #T4#
Dream pushes Junior back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Junior blocks a body shot from Dream.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dream blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Junior working aggressively here.
Junior misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Junior fails to land.
Dream struggles to land a body shot inside as Junior controls his hands.
Junior is looking to control Dream's arms but Dream gets an underhook and turns him. Now Junior has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dream.
Junior lands with a light punch inside.
Dream scores with a shot to the side of Junior's head.
Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dream's elbow.
Dream throws a punch but it's blocked by Junior.
Dream pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Uber Dream has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Junior misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uber Dream dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Uber Dream's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Junior throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dream swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Junior avoids the body shot from Dream.
It seemed like Junior was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Junior lands with a nice body punch.
Dream dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Junior moves out of range of the strikes.
Junior bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Junior doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Junior tries to clinch up but Dream circles away and keeps his distance.
Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Junior is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dream rather than just go for the knockout.
Dream looks to score with a jab to the body but Junior is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dream misses the target.
Junior lands a nice shot to the body.
Junior lands with a shot to the body.
Junior swings for the body but Dream moves out of range.
Dream throws a big counter combination but Junior scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Junior uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dream.
Dream connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Junior's hands.
Junior throws a poor cross that misses
and Dream counters with a nice uppercut.
Junior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Dream wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Dream.
Dream tries to clinch but Junior moves away
and Junior counters with a straight right hand.
Junior throws a body shot but no joy.
Dream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Junior looks to score with a jab to the body but Dream is just out of range.
Capanga Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dream comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Dream moved out of range nicely.
Dream lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dream works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Dream finish him?
Junior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dream at a distance.
Junior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Junior seems to have recovered his senses.
Junior takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dream scores with a hook.
Junior lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dream circles away quickly and effectively.
Dream scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dream knocks Junior out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uber Dream!
A victorious Uber Dream thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: BRFC 49     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
SissyPants looks to throw the jab but Uneksija is out of range.
Uneksija punishes SissyPants's body with a nice straight punch.
SissyPants has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Uneksija is landing a low percentage of strikes.
SissyPants defending well as Uneksija loads up on a big left hand.
SissyPants slips under a jab from Uneksija.
SissyPants avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Nice defenses there by Uneksija.
Good standup being displayed there by SissyPants as he connects with a hook.
SissyPants tries to bum rush Uneksija with a series of wild strikes but Uneksija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
SissyPants is looking to slow Uneksija down with leg kicks.
SissyPants takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija connects with a jab.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but SissyPants moves away.
Uneksija looks to score with a jab to the body but SissyPants is just out of range.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SissyPants.
SissyPants tries to land a leg kick but Uneksija saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
SissyPants throws a hook but Uneksija avoids it easily.
Uneksija throws an off balance right hand
and SissyPants cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uneksija comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Uneksija does no damage.
A jab from Uneksija does it's job there.
SissyPants fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch lands to the side of SissyPants 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Uneksija tries to keep at a distance but SissyPants has taken the fight into the clinch.
SissyPants can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
Uneksija prevents a body shot from SissyPants.
Uneksija is trying to maintain a safe position but SissyPants gets an underhook and turns Uneksija into the ropes.
SissyPants pushes Uneksija back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
SissyPants lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
SissyPants misses with a shot to the kidneys.
SissyPants lands a shot to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SissyPants misses with a body punch.
SissyPants can't find room to land a body shot as Uneksija controls the action.
SissyPants swings wildly with an uppercut but Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid it.
SissyPants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
SissyPants lands a shoulder strike.
SissyPants throws a knee to the head but misses.
SissyPants lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
SissyPants lands with a right to the head.
A short right from SissyPants.
SissyPants pushes Uneksija back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a punch but it's blocked by SissyPants.
A short right from SissyPants on the inside.
Uneksija swings away with an uppercut that misses.
SissyPants blocks an uppercut.
SissyPants lands a hook that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards. #KD2#
SissyPants drops Uneksija onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Uneksija is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Uneksija is rocked!#T3#
SissyPants lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
Oh Uneksija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
SissyPants creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Uneksija out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). FannyPack SissyPants! FannyPack SissyPants retains his heavyweight title!
FannyPack SissyPants tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: BRFC 48     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suckerpunch takes one to the side of the head.
Suckerpunch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suckerpunch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Uneksija avoids them all with ease.
Uneksija lands a really nice looking cross but Suckerpunch seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suckerpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uneksija.
Suckerpunch unleashes a big counter combination but Uneksija bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suckerpunch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Uneksija misses with a wild body shot.
Uneksija has been working on his boxing with his coaches at McDojo in the buildup to the fight.
Suckerpunch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suckerpunch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Uneksija misses the jab.
As Uneksija backs off Suckerpunch throws a huge counter combo but Uneksija manages to avoid it all.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Suckerpunch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Uneksija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Uneksija loads up on a big right hand but Suckerpunch slips the punch.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Suckerpunch scores with a jab. Uneksija acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Uneksija misses with a right hand
and Suckerpunch counters with a left and a right that stings Uneksija.
Suckerpunch looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Suckerpunch.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Suckerpunch staying out of range there.#T3#
Suckerpunch avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Suckerpunch wants to counter with a clinch but Uneksija pushes him away.
Suckerpunch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suckerpunch throws a series of punches but Uneksija avoids them all with ease.
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suckerpunch moves away.
Despite the aggression on Suckerpunch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Uneksija swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Uneksija darts in and clinches Suckerpunch up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Uneksija - that landed with a thud.
Uneksija misses with the head strike.
Uneksija swings wildly with an uppercut but Suckerpunch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uneksija blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Uneksija misses with some punches.
Suckerpunch can't break the clinch.
Uneksija lands a right hand.
Suckerpunch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Uneksija.
Uneksija scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uneksija tries a body shot but Suckerpunch blocks it.
Uneksija lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uneksija goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Uneksija lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suckerpunch backwards.
Uneksija is looking to control Suckerpunch's arms but Suckerpunch gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uneksija has his back to the ropes.
Suckerpunch looking to slow down the pace here.
Suckerpunch prevents a body shot from Uneksija.
A short body shot lands from Uneksija as the two fighters clinch.
Uneksija effectively controlling the action here.
Suckerpunch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Uneksija seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Suckerpunch can turn it around.
Uneksija tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suckerpunch's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
That's time! Uneksija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Uneksija drops Suckerpunch with a straight right hand, right on the button! Uneksija 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 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paljas Uneksija!
A victorious Paljas Uneksija thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Primal 36     
Date:   Jul 30, 2016
#R1#
Frankels catches Uneksija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Uneksija throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Uneksija throws a looping overhand right but Frankels ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Frankels.
Frankels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Frankels throws a shot from downtown. Uneksija moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Frankels.
Frankels scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frankels. Uneksija does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frankels misses with a hook
enabling Uneksija to counter with a crisp jab.
Uneksija blocks the body kick.
Uneksija slips under a jab from Frankels.
Uneksija swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uneksija jabs at Frankels's body.
Uneksija lands a jab to Frankels's midsection.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uneksija looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Uneksija moves out of range as Frankels strikes.
Frankels scores with a head kick. Uneksija tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Uneksija swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Frankels counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Uneksija!
Frankels scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uneksija takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frankels working the head and body with strikes.
Frankels taking a breather here.
Frankels lands a decent elbow from side control.
Frankels landing a few strikes. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankels working the ground and pound but Uneksija is defending the strikes.
Uneksija really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frankels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frankels trying to control the position but Uneksija is working away.
Uneksija is trying to escape the position but Frankels is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Uneksija can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frankels has knee on belly momentarily but Uneksija bucks him off and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frankels missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frankels is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Frankels slips a nice elbow through Uneksija's hands, connecting with Uneksija's forehead.#T3#
Frankels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frankels 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.
Frankels winds up and cracks Uneksija with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Uneksija is refusing to be controlled, as Frankels sits in half guard.
Frankels missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uneksija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frankels.
Uneksija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Frankels throwing shots but Uneksija is blocking nicely.
Frankels sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Uneksija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frankels. #T4#
Frankels wants to control but Uneksija is keeping him busy.
Uneksija is looking to improve his position.
Frankels thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Uneksija's head.
Frankels not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Frankels slips a nice elbow through Uneksija's hands, connecting with Uneksija's forehead.
Uneksija taking some punishment here, with Frankels in his half guard.
Frankels controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Frankels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uneksija. That did some damage!
Frankels digs a good hook to Uneksija's body.
Uneksija misses with a two punch combination.
Uneksija takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Uneksija is able to avoid easily.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels throws a lazy body kick
and Uneksija counters with a nice body shot.
Frankels uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Uneksija avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels connects with a body shot.
Uneksija swinging wildly here. #T1#
Uneksija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frankels was well out of range. Poor timing from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankels counters with an outside leg kick.
Frankels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Uneksija misses its intended target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Frankels.
Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frankels thuds his shin into the meat of Uneksija's side.
Uneksija is breathing heavily.
Frankels fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uneksija slips under a jab from Frankels.
Frankels throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uneksija's head.
Uneksija uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frankels.
Frankels throws a low kick but Uneksija moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Uneksija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frankels wants to land a leg kick but Uneksija is out of range.
Frankels moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels misses with a hook
and Uneksija counters with a nice uppercut.
A good leg kick by Frankels.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Uneksija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frankels throws out the jab.
Frankels throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Uneksija counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankels tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uneksija swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Uneksija off balance momentarily.
Frankels lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Frankels throws a leg kick which misses Uneksija's front leg but catches the back leg as Uneksija tries to avoid it.
Frankels is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uneksija can do to turn this around?
Uneksija walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Uneksija takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frankels listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frankels throws a front kick that sends Uneksija stumbling back into the cage.
Frankels bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Frankels pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uneksija back to the cage. Frankels follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Frankels. That's going to slow Uneksija down.
Frankels tries to bum rush Uneksija with a series of wild strikes but Uneksija uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uneksija's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Uneksija ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frankels moves away.
Frankels lets loose with a powerful body kick. Uneksija will feel that in the morning.
Uneksija takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frankels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
Frankels attempts a counter takedown but Uneksija avoids it well and moves away.
Frankels avoids the body shot from Uneksija.
Good leg kick by Frankels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frankels lands a leg kick that knocks Uneksija off balance momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frankels.
Frankels throws a jab but it's blocked by Uneksija.
Frankels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frankels lands a head kick. Uneksija smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that second round.
That's time! Frankels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Frankels lands a jab to the head.
Uneksija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankels tests Uneksija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels misses with a low kick as Uneksija jumps back.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Uneksija is rocked!
Frankels throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksija counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels misses with a leg kick
and Uneksija counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankels moves away from the strike by Uneksija.
Uneksija thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frankels thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Frankels.
Frankels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uneksija moves away.
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
Frankels lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
A jab from Frankels finds it's way through Uneksija's defenses.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Frankels avoids it with no problem.
Uneksija has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Frankels.
Frankels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frankels tests Uneksija's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Frankels has his takedown stuffed
and Uneksija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frankels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frankels.
Frankels looks to land a left hand but Uneksija moved out of range nicely.
Uneksija thuds a left hand into Frankels's body.
Frankels motions for Uneksija to come forward. Frankels throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Uneksija avoids a punch combination nicely.
Frankels fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uneksija on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uneksija misses with a jab to the body
and Frankels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frankels lands a really nice looking cross but Uneksija seems unphased.
Uneksija misses with a hook. Frankels ducked under it nicely.
Frankels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uneksija has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Frankels.
Frankels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Uneksija if he has to take too many more of those.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Uneksija takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
A jab from Uneksija misses.
Frankels just misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksija missing with a left hand there. Frankels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frankels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Uneksija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the body.
Frankels scores with a kick to the body.
Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frankels.
Crunch! Frankels slams his shin into Uneksija's torso.
Uneksija ducks right into an uppercut from Frankels.
Frankels ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frankels scores with a body shot.
Uneksija defending well as Frankels loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Uneksija staying out of range there.
Uneksija blocks a head kick by Frankels.
Frankels throws a half hearted mid kick.
Uneksija has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Frankels closes the distance and clinches up with Uneksija, looking for a takedown. Frankels pushes Uneksija against the cage but Uneksija circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksija uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frankels connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Frankels tenderised Uneksija's leg. Uneksija is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Frankels misses
and Uneksija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Uneksija stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uneksija wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocket Bob Frankels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankels throws a sloppy head kick and Uneksija moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocket Bob Frankels clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A big right from Uneksija misses.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Uneksija takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Uneksija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uneksija walks into a straight right hand from Frankels.
A jab from Uneksija misses.
A jab lands there for Frankels.
Uneksija fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankels appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Frankels scoring well with a low kick there.
Frankels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Uneksija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uneksija is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Frankels scores with a leg kick.
Uneksija sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Frankels. Uneksija shrugs it off though.
Frankels looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Uneksija on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Frankels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uneksija.
Frankels looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Frankels throws a lazy right hand but Uneksija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksija takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Frankels throws a leg kick
and Uneksija counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Frankels.
Uneksija looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Frankels throws a lazy uppercut
and Frankels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frankels uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Uneksija has time to react.
Frankels throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Frankels shoots in and bounces Uneksija off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frankels wants to control from the top but Uneksija keeps moving.
Frankels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frankels advances position into side control!#T3#
Uneksija is not content to let Frankels control the position.
Uneksija defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Uneksija's face as Frankels controls the position.
Frankels wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uneksija keeps working.
Frankels 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. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Uneksija takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Uneksija takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Frankels looks up at the clock and then as Uneksija takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frankels smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Uneksija is still in real trouble! Can Frankels finish him?
Frankels in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Uneksija looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frankels turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Rocket Bob Frankels, 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.
Paljas Uneksija was interviewed post fight and said 'It's hard to come up with a gameplan when the skill difference is this big. Oh well maybe later when the skills get more even I get to revenge this one.'.

 

Event: Primal 28     
Date:   Jun 18, 2016
#R1#
McLean throws a lazy right hand but Uneksija sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Uneksija.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uneksija lands a right hook to the body.
McLean ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
Uneksija scores with a body shot.
Uneksija misses with a body shot.
McLean throws a counter combo.
Uneksija looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Uneksija works McLean's body with a nice hook.
McLean connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uneksija momentarily.
Uneksija pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean connects with a body shot.
McLean lands with a shot to the body.
McLean 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.#T1#
Nice cross by Uneksija.
Uneksija throws an overhand right that lands on McLean's shoulder, as McLean tries to avoid the shot.
McLean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uneksija was well out of range. Poor timing from McLean.
McLean misses with a looping left.
Uneksija takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
Uneksija misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLean.
McLean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uneksija fails to land with a series of punches.
McLean misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a right hand
and McLean counters with a straight right hand.
McLean throws a right hand that misses
and Uneksija counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uneksija connects with a nice looking jab.
McLean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Paljas Uneksija seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uneksija, as that shot connected. #T2#
A big right from McLean misses.
Uneksija takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uneksija slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McLean moves away from the strike by Uneksija. #CL#
Uneksija rushes McLean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Uneksija misses with some punches.
Uneksija is pressed up against the cage. McLean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Uneksija down to the mat. Uneksija avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McLean misses with an uppercut. Uneksija saw that one coming.
Uneksija misses with an uppercut. McLean saw that one coming.
Uneksija walks into a left hand.
McLean misses with an uppercut
and Uneksija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Uneksija cracks McLean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Nice shot by McLean.
Uneksija closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McLean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija lands a right hook to the body.
Uneksija takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McLean throws a jab but it's blocked by Uneksija.
Uneksija throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling McLean to counter with a crisp jab.
Uneksija takes a swing at McLean's ribcage but misses.
Uneksija bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
McLean throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Uneksija on the side of the head.
McLean misses with a straight right. #T4#
Uneksija throws a poor cross that misses
and McLean counters with a stiff right hand.
Uneksija tests McLean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Uneksija misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from McLean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McLean catches Uneksija with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McLean throws a shot from downtown. Uneksija moves away and avoids it.
Uneksija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McLean throws out the jab.
Uneksija with a nice cross.
McLean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McLean bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Uneksija connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
McLean lands a left and a right that send Uneksija crashing to the mat, dazed. McLean thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Uneksija is rocked!
McLean 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.
The fighters circling - Uneksija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shawn McLean will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Uneksija darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Uneksija misses with a hook #KD2#
and McLean counters with a nice right hand that sends Uneksija toppling to the canvas! Uneksija scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McLean finish him?!
Oh Uneksija is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uneksija slips a jab from McLean.
Uneksija seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
McLean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Uneksija sprawling to the canvas! Uneksija rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McLean finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McLean gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Uneksija.
The fighters circling - McLean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McLean wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Uneksija.
Uneksija slips under a jab.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand
and McLean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uneksija has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from McLean.
Uneksija loads up on a big right hand but McLean slips the punch.#T1#
Uneksija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uneksija lands with a straight right. McLean didn't see that one coming.
Shawn McLean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uneksija lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Uneksija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uneksija slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uneksija lands a glancing blow to the side of McLean's head.
Uneksija is looking to clinch but McLean is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from McLean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uneksija scores with a jab.
McLean looks to land a left hand but Uneksija moved out of range nicely.
McLean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uneksija.
Uneksija thuds his right hand into McLean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by McLean.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLean walks into a left hand.
McLean takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Uneksija keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLean.
Uneksija just misses with a punch to the body.
McLean misses with a hook.
McLean keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uneksija.
McLean misses with an uppercut. Uneksija saw that one coming.
Uneksija appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McLean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Uneksija appears to be looking for a big counter.
McLean looks to land a combination but Uneksija avoids it well.
McLean thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for McLean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uneksija cracks McLean with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T3#
Uneksija fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McLean on the side of the head.
Uneksija misses with a hook to the body
letting McLean counter with a right hand.
McLean misses the shot to the body.
McLean throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksija counters with a right hand to the body.
Uneksija throws a body shot but no joy.
McLean throws a jab when Uneksija was well out of range.
Uneksija dips to his left and cracks McLean with an uppercut!#ROC#
McLean is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Uneksija ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent McLean clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paljas Uneksija!
Paljas Uneksija seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Immortals 24 Champions     
Date:   May 18, 2016
#R1#
Vee ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.
Vee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Vee drives through and clinches with Uneksija against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vee gets through Uneksija's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vee throws a head punch that misses.
Vee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Uneksija backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uneksija.
Uneksija fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vee is pushing Uneksija up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uneksija swings wildly with an uppercut but Vee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vee looking for a takedown.
Uneksija blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with some punches. #T1##BC#
Vee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uneksija moves out of range as Vee strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Uneksija.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Vee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uneksija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vee throws the left hand but Uneksija avoids the punch easily.
Uneksija slips a jab and a cross from Vee.
Uneksija lands a glancing blow to the side of Vee's head.
A cross from Vee lands.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uneksija paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Uneksija misses with a wild body shot.
Vee throws a right hand that Uneksija ducks under and follows up with a left that Uneksija also avoids with ease.
Uneksija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksija misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Uneksija as Vee shoots in.
Vee throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksija counters with a left to the body.
Paljas Uneksija is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uneksija scores with a hook to the body. Vee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vee is breathing heavily.
Uneksija takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Vee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uneksija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Uneksija with a jab.
Vee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uneksija sprawls well. Uneksija wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vee gets slowly back to his feet.
Uneksija throws out a counter right but Vee avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Vee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uneksija lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Uneksija blocks a jab.
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Uneksija throws a body punch but Vee moves out of range.
Vee throws an off balance right hand
and Uneksija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vee moves out of range of the strikes.
Vee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uneksija.
Uneksija looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vee swings widly with a right hand
and Uneksija counters with a stiff right hand.
Vee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uneksija takes a swing at Vee's ribcage but misses.
A combination from Uneksija does no damage.
Vee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uneksija doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vee ducks under a wild hook from Uneksija.#T4#
Vee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vee swings widly with a right hand
and Uneksija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uneksija moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vee lands with an uppercut that bounces Uneksija off the cage and back into range.
Uneksija looks to throw the jab but Vee is out of range.
Vee throws a lazy uppercut
and Uneksija connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vee scores with a nice strike.
Uneksija throws a hook but Vee avoids it easily.
Uneksija has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uneksija.
Vee throwing a counter right hand but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Uneksija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vee throws out the jab.
Uneksija throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vee throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paljas Uneksija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Uneksija counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Uneksija lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uneksija misses with an uppercut.
Uneksija cracks a nice hook into Vee's ribs.
Vee moves out of range as Uneksija strikes.
Vee throws a hook but Uneksija blocks it.
Vee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vee misses with a hook.
Uneksija tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vee has his takedown stuffed
and Uneksija counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Vee is rocked!#T1#
Vee throws a right hand that misses
and Uneksija counters with a huge left! Vee is in big trouble! He's backing up but Uneksija isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vee from any more damage. A dominating finish by Uneksija!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paljas Uneksija! Paljas Uneksija retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Paljas Uneksija thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Brandon Vee stepped up to the mic, saying 'vittu'.

 

Event: Immortals 20 Three Belts     
Date:   Apr 13, 2016
#R1#
Uneksija bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vee misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Vee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uneksija doesn't seem phased though.
Vee misses the shot to the body.
Uneksija looks to land a right hand but Vee moved out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vee 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.
Uneksija keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uneksija fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
Vee misses with a lunging right hand
and Uneksija counters with a right hand to the body.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Uneksija was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the body from Vee misses
and Uneksija counters with a nice uppercut.
Uneksija looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vee looks to score with a jab to the body but Uneksija is just out of range.
Uneksija tries to clinch there but Vee circles away.
Vee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Uneksija avoids the body shot from Vee.
Uneksija throws a jab when Vee was well out of range.
Uneksija connects with a body shot.
Uneksija scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Uneksija throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Uneksija manages to avoid it.
Vee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uneksija misses with a lunging right hand
and Vee counters with a nice uppercut.
Vee slips a jab and a cross from Uneksija.
A little jabbing left from Vee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uneksija staying out of range there.
Uneksija tries to counter by clinching up but Vee breaks away and moves out of range.
Vee dips to his left and cracks Uneksija with an uppercut!
Uneksija uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vee.
Uneksija swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uneksija moves out of range as Vee strikes.#T2#
Vee throws a poor cross that misses
and Uneksija counters with a stiff right hand.
Uneksija blocks a jab.
Uneksija went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vee clobbers Uneksija with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Uneksija scores with a jab.
Vee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija lands a body shot.
Vee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Uneksija at a distance.
Uneksija scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uneksija throws the left hand but Vee avoids the punch easily.
Vee slips a jab from Uneksija.
Vee misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Vee misses with a straight left.
Uneksija throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good shot there by Vee.
Some wild striking there from Uneksija.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Vee.
Uneksija ducks under a wild hook from Vee.
As Vee tries to get set, Uneksija tries to push him back and clinch up but Vee manages to avoid the attempt.
Vee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vee.
Vee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uneksija lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Vee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vee jabs Uneksija right on the nose. Uneksija blinks but takes it well.
Uneksija is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vee, as that shot connected.
Uneksija throws a lazy right hand but Vee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Uneksija connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vee. That snapped Uneksija's head back.
Vee lands a slapping body shot.
Uneksija takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Uneksija on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Vee misses
and Uneksija counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Uneksija under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brandon Vee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brandon Vee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vee throws a body shot but no joy.
Brandon Vee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uneksija scores with a sloppy right hand. Vee should have avoided that one.
Uneksija scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vee slips a straight right by Uneksija.
Uneksija misses with a wild combination.
Uneksija lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vee at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vee throws a big shot that misses.
Uneksija defending well as Vee loads up on a big left hand.
Vee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Vee misses. #T1#
Vee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uneksija tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vee manages to circle out of the way.
Vee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uneksija.
Uneksija fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uneksija jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Uneksija - just one landing.
Vee throws a right hand that misses
enabling Uneksija to counter with a crisp jab.
Vee throws a lazy uppercut
and Uneksija counters with a left right combination that sends Vee crashing to the mat - Uneksija wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Vee out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paljas Uneksija!
Paljas Uneksija is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Paljas Uneksija thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Brandon Vee had this to say: 'vittu'.

 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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