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Event:
SFC 6: Fergossun x Dravinski
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
A clash of legs there as Reeder blocks the low kick.
Reeder scores with a hook to the body. Karate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reeder throws a body punch but Karate moves out of range.
Karate tries to clinch up but Reeder circles away and keeps his distance.
Karate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reeder manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reeder.
Karate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Karate throws a low kick, looking for Reeder's leg but Reeder calmly moves out of range.
A left lands for Karate.
Joey Karate is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reeder doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Karate counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karate just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reeder's brow.
Reeder tries to stall but Karate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Reeder blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Reeder blocks an elbow strike from Karate.
Karate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Reeder has been cut.
Karate lands a damaging elbow.
Reeder blocks an elbow strike.
The referee calls for Karate to work.
Karate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reeder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Scott Reeder's cut is getting worse.
Reeder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karate looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T3#
Karate stalling.
Reeder takes an elbow to the temple.
Reeder pushes Karate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reeder avoids the elbow strike from Karate, against the cage.
Reeder working hard to break the clinch.
Reeder managing to block the knees to the body from Karate.
Karate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reeder dodges an elbow strike from Karate.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
Karate throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD#
Reeder jumps guard and drags Karate to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SUB#
Reeder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reeder is trying to hold Karate in close to prevent damage but Karate has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Reeder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Reeder actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeder is pressing down on Karate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Reeder is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Karate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Reeder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Karate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karate avoids the body shot from Reeder.
Reeder misses with a takedown attempt
and Karate counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reeder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reeder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Karate counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reeder taking a breather.
Karate throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Karate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karate.
Nice elbow from Karate. #CUT2#
Scott Reeder's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Karate. #CUT2#
Jeez, Scott Reeder's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Reeder stalling in the clinch but Karate improves position.
Karate throws an elbow that misses.
Reeder is trying to pull guard but Karate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Karate creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reeder's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Reeder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joey Karate!
Joey Karate took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'This guy was my hero and it pained me to do this to him but... fuck with the Bullet Club and you will be SMOKED.'.
Scott Reeder spoke after the fight, saying '"I would've won if I hadn't lost"'.
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Event:
SFC 3: Xuwatanabe x Nakamura
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Reeder tries to sprawl but Page drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura but Reeder is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Page to get the leverage.
Page definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reeder pushes Page off looking to stand but Page dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Page is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeder has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Page seems to be working for a kimura but Reeder defends the submission attempt.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet.
Reeder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Page. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Page is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reeder tries to kick Page off but Page keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Reeder is looking to improve his position.
Reeder trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Reeder actively working from the bottom here.
Page seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Page is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Page is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Page lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reeder wants to control but Page is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Page is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Page is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reeder is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeder tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg. #ES2#
Reeder has one foot on Page's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Page tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Page somewhat.
Page has his takedown stuffed
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page shoots and misses
and Reeder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Page tries for a takedown but Reeder circles away easily
and Reeder counters with a straight right hand.
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mikel Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeder cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeder's waist but Reeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Page off to one side.
Reeder only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Reeder.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reeder is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Reeder circles away and we're back to standing.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page misses with a takedown attempt - Reeder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2#
Reeder scores with a takedown into Page's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reeder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Page keeping moving, preventing Reeder from controlling successfully.
Reeder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeder controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Reeder 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Reeder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeder avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeder slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeder throws out the jab.
Reeder shoots in looking for a takedown. Page tries to sprawl out of it but Reeder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Page manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Page throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reeder.
Mikel Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page has a takedown stuffed.
Reeder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2##CL2#
Page tries to keep at a distance but Reeder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reeder has Page pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Page manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reeder taking a breather.
Page wants a takedown but no success here.
Reeder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reeder holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reeder goes for a takedown attempt but Page pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##TD#
Page bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mikel Page overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Page is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reeder knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reeder is trying to improve his position.
Reeder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Reeder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Page looking for a submission but Reeder manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been informed that Reeder has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Reeder is looking for a triangle but Page pushes his legs off easily.
Page looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reeder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Page sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reeder wants to get back to his feet but Page is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Reeder 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#
Page tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Reeder counter with a right hand.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeder tries to sprawl out of it but Page keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Reeder throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikel Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Page or perhaps it was just good defense by Reeder, which made it look bad.
Reeder is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Page with a body shot.#CL2#
Reeder clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Reeder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeder takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Page.
A countering left hand to the body from Reeder misses.
Page ducks under a wild hook from Reeder.#T2#
Reeder throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Page misses with a takedown
and Reeder counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reeder let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Page is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reeder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Page shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeder sprawls well. Reeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Page gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Reeder closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reeder lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Reeder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Page wants to sweep but no luck.
Scott Reeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reeder wants to pass the guard but Page is keeping the position.
Reeder content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Reeder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Page is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reeder, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Reeder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Page stacks Reeder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Page!
You can see the frustration on Reeder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reeder takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Page tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Page has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Reeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeder 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Reeder!
Scott Reeder managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
SFC 1: Page x Bonini
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Souza gets tackled into the cage by Reeder. Reeder maintains the clinch. #BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reeder just misses with a punch to the body.
Reeder lands with a nice combination. Souza backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Souza has been cut.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reeder sprawls well. Reeder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Reeder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reeder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Reeder counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Reeder drives through with a takedown into Souza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Souza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeder is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Reeder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Souza dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Souza postures up.
#SUB2#
Reeder has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Souza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Reeder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reeder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.#T2#
Souza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Reeder has his foot on Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souza works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Reeder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souza defends it easily.
Souza postures up.
#SU#
Souza stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Souza tries to clinch but Reeder is having none of it.
Reeder throws out a counter right but Souza avoids it with no problem.
Reeder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reeder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeder thuds a left hand into Souza's body.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Reeder circles away.
Reeder's corner calls for a 1-2. Reeder obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Souza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reeder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reeder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Souza defends it well.#TD2#
Reeder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4##SUB2#
Reeder wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souza, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Reeder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reeder looks winded!
Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reeder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SU2#
Reeder decides to stand and escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reeder fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Reeder dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Souza'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#
Reeder throws the left hand but Souza avoids the punch easily.
Souza ducks right into an uppercut from Reeder.
Reeder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reeder misses with a two punch combination.
Reeder swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Reeder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Souza forces Reeder back against the cage and clinches.
Reeder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeder keeps control of Souza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL#
Souza forces Reeder back against the cage and clinches.
Reeder looking for a takedown.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeder fails to land the takedown.
Jack Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Reeder.
Reeder shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Souza.
Reeder cracks Souza with an open hand slap.#T2#
Reeder cracks Souza with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza wants to clinch up but Reeder keeps it at a distance.
Souza tries to clinch but Reeder is having none of it.
Reeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Souza closes the distance but Reeder moves to the side
and Reeder counters 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!
Reeder misses with a takedown
and Souza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reeder is breathing heavily.#CL#
Souza takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Reeder has Souza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but Reeder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reeder keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Souza's efforts to push away.#BC#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reeder swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Souza clinches up against the cage.
Reeder has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reeder on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reeder looking for a takedown. #BC#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Reeder misses with the combination.
Souza wants to clinch
and Reeder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Reeder.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza is looking to clinch.
Reeder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jack Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reeder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reeder shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scott Reeder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Souza'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Souza tries to clinch
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reeder stuffs the takedown attempt from Souza. Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Reeder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reeder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Souza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Souza tries to clinch but Reeder moves out of range. #CL#
Souza clinches up with Reeder and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Souza instigates a clinch.
Souza working hard to break the clinch.
Souza is pressed up against the cage. Reeder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Souza down to the mat. Souza avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Reeder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza moves away from the strike by Reeder.
Reeder throws a jab but it's blocked by Souza.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Reeder to counter with a crisp jab.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Reeder tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reeder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reeder scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2#
Souza slips a jab from Reeder.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott Reeder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reeder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Souza wants to clinch
and Reeder counters with a straight right hand.
Scott Reeder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reeder counters with a right hand to the body.
Reeder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeder slaps away a takedown attempt from Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reeder drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Souza defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Souza circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Souza tries to clinch but Reeder moves out of range.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reeder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reeder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reeder keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeder swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Souza fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reeder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jack Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reeder scores with a hook.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza moves in looking to clinch but Reeder pushes him off.#T4#
Souza lands a head kick. Reeder smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Scott Reeder has been cut.
Reeder throws a good cross that connects.
Souza is looking to clinch but Reeder is avoiding it.
Souza tries to clinch but Reeder moves away
and Reeder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Souza wants to clinch up but Reeder keeps it at a distance.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeder is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Reeder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reeder's waist but Reeder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souza off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reeder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reeder 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.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Reeder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reeder 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Reeder!
Scott Reeder took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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