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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Katsuyama throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reed.
Katsuyama should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Reed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Katsuyama up against the cage.
Katsuyama wants to break free but Reed has control.
Katsuyama working hard to break the clinch.
Katsuyama tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
Katsuyama thows a body kick. Reed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Katsuyama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Katsuyama tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Reed rushes Katsuyama and presses him up against the cage.
Katsuyama is trying to force a seperation but Reed has the dominant position.#BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Katsuyama tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Katsuyama throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Katsuyama lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
Katsuyama lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Katsuyama throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Katsuyama throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Katsuyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed feinted with a counter takedown.
Katsuyama throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Reed scores with a takedown into Katsuyama's guard.#SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katsuyama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed works over Katsuyama with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed 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.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed with a nice head shot there.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Katsuyama has wrist control.
Reed chips away with some ground and pound.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Katsuyama blocks nicely.
Reed with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed postures up in Katsuyama's guard and throws a big left but Katsuyama blocks it.
Katsuyama has momentary wrist control but Reed slips an elbow through the middle.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Katsuyama wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed works over Katsuyama with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into Katsuyama's guard.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Katsuyama's head.
Reed won't allow Katsuyama to sweep him here. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reed preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Irvin Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Katsuyama's head.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katsuyama's head.
Reed lands a couple of digs.
Reed lands a couple of digs.
Katsuyama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katsuyama has momentary wrist control but Reed slips an elbow through the middle.
Katsuyama is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Katsuyama is breathing heavily.
Reed postures up in Katsuyama's guard and throws a big left but Katsuyama blocks it.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Katsuyama has momentary wrist control but Reed slips an elbow through the middle.
Reed working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed stands up over Katsuyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed is working Katsuyama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed is in close to Katsuyama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed stands up over Katsuyama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Reed distracts Katsuyama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Katsuyama is rocked!
Reed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katsuyama is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Katsuyama covers up, he's hurt! Reed keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reed and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reed can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvin Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Highbridge with a poor takedown #CL#
and Reed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Highbridge lands an uppercut.
Highbridge jumps guard but Reed turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Highbridge throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch.
The referee calls for Reed to work.
Highbridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Irvin Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Highbridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed stalls.
Reed is stalling here.
#BC2#
Highbridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Highbridge tries to clinch up#TD#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Highbridge won't be happy with that.
Highbridge is trying to get back to half guard.
Highbridge manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Highbridge is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard.
Reed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Highbridge with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Reed there.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Highbridge's temple.
Reed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Highbridge on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Reed there. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed winds up and cracks Highbridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Highbridge defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Highbridge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Highbridge looks winded!#T3#
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Highbridge's head.
Highbridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Highbridge is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Highbridge is defending well.
Highbridge taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard.
Reed working over Highbridge with some ground and pound. Highbridge looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is nestled in close to Highbridge, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reed working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reed not doing much here.
Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Highbridge for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Ground and pound from Reed.
Reed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Highbridge's hands, connecting with Highbridge's forehead.
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reed 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.#SUB#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Highbridge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
Reed working Highbridge over with strikes.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed working Highbridge over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed 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#
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Highbridge! #SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Highbridge is defending well.
Reed working the ground and pound.
Reed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reed scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed working the ground and pound.
Highbridge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reed cracks Highbridge with a big elbow. #SUB#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Highbridge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Highbridge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Reed in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reed working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Highbridge is breathing heavily.
Reed working the body and head with strikes. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Highbridge to see if he's OK.
Reed in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Reed landing strikes. #SUB#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Highbridge is looking for a sweep.
Highbridge lands an elbow from the bottom.
Reed lands an elbow.
Reed cracks Highbridge with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Highbridge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Reed controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Reed has an Americana. Highbridge didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Reed is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Reed hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Irvin Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wilson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Wilson darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.#BC2#
Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
Wilson misses with a takedown #CL#
and Reed counters by clinching up.
Reed has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Reed shoots in.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson lunges at Reed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reed's hand. #ROC2#
Reed is rocked!#T4#
Wilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Wilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Wilson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Reed drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wilson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Reed's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Wilson!
During a confident post fight interview, James Wilson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Reed feints and as Metdida raises his hands in defense, Reed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Metdida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metdida manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Metdida's guard. #SUB2#
Metdida has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Metdida has his feet on Reed's thighs here. He's pushed Reed off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reed screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lio Metdida!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Sucks drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sucks manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Sucks blocks nicely.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Sucks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sucks controlling Reed's posture.
Sucks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sucks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed distracts Sucks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sucks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sucks slips nicely into half guard.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sucks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sucks working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Sucks with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Reed is trying to stand up.#SUB2#
Sucks goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reed turns into him and now he's in Sucks's guard.
Reed postures up in Sucks's guard and throws a big left but Sucks blocks it.
Sucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Sucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Sucks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sucks trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sucks is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sucks trying to control the position.
#T4#
Reed cracks Sucks with a solid left hand.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.
Sucks looking to control.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sucks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Sucks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sucks keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sucks's head.
Sucks trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sucks's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is fighting to break Sucks's control of his arms but Sucks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Sucks has wrist control.
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Sucks wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sucks's head.
Sucks controlling Reed's posture.
Sucks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Irvin Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed works over Sucks with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed stands up over Sucks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sucks is trying to keep Reed in close.
Sucks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sucks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sucks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed postures up in Sucks's guard and throws a big left but Sucks blocks it.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sucks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sucks pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed lands a couple of elbows.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Sucks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sucks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sucks can do to turn this around?#T4#
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed cracks Sucks with a solid left hand.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sucks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Sucks blocks nicely.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sucks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sucks with a poor takedown #CL#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch.
Sucks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sucks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
Irvin Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Sucks.
Sucks tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
#TD#
Reed pulls guard successfully.
Sucks prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to stand up but Sucks is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sucks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sucks preventing the sweep. #T1#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sucks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sucks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.
Reed is looking to counter the offense by Sucks and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Sucks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sucks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sucks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Sucks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Sucks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Reed is trying to control Sucks's posture but Sucks avoids it.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Sucks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Sucks tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Sucks tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sucks has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB2#
Sucks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed dodges the ground and pound from Sucks.
Sucks connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Reed some visible discomfort.
#SUB2#
Sucks is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to bench press Sucks off him but Sucks keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reed parries the strikes from Sucks easily there. Sucks is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reed to escape.
Sucks looking to control but instead Reed has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Reed looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Sucks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed is trying to stand back up but Sucks is controlling him
Reed 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Sucks seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Sucks is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reed still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reed has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
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 Irvin Reed.
Well Reed 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvin Reed!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Reed with a poor takedown
letting Tanaka counter with a right hand.
Tanaka has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Reed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tanaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tanaka's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka has momentary wrist control but Reed slips an elbow through the middle.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reed won't allow Tanaka to get back to his feet.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Tanaka blocks nicely.
Reed 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tanaka manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Tanaka in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Reed is looking for a triangle but Tanaka pushes his legs off easily.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tanaka is controlling him. #SU2#
Tanaka gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Reed gets tackled into the cage by Tanaka. Tanaka maintains the clinch.
Tanaka misses with a knee to the head.
Reed dodges an elbow strike from Tanaka.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.#TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Tanaka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed fails with the takedown
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tanaka counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tanaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Tanaka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Tanaka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4##CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Tanaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Reed looking to stall.
Tanaka is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reed is defending well.
Tanaka lands a good knee to the midsection. Reed won't want to take too many of those.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Tanaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tanaka looking to throw knees to the head but Reed is blocking nicely.
Tanaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tanaka tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tanaka to the ground. Tanaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tanaka doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noboru Tanaka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tanaka's waist but Tanaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side.
Tanaka unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.#TD#
Reed pulls Tanaka into guard.
Tanaka is standing up over Reed. Reed looks to escape but Tanaka dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed sneaks back into half guard.#SU2#
Tanaka escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Tanaka shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tanaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Tanaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Tanaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Tanaka drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reed tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tanaka just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Tanaka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Reed goes for a double leg but Tanaka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tanaka continues to drive forward.#TD#
Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tanaka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed. #T4#
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed winds up and cracks Tanaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tanaka's head.
Reed misses with a head shot. Tanaka uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tanaka wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Noboru Tanaka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tanaka is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, Tanaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Tanaka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Tanaka tries to get set, Reed tries to push him back and clinch up but Tanaka manages to avoid the attempt.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Tanaka counters with a big head kick but Reed shrugs it off.
Reed fails with the takedown.
Tanaka throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tanaka counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Tanaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reed.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tanaka effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Tanaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Tanaka.
#T2#
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanaka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Reed tries for a takedown but Tanaka circles away easily
and Tanaka makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed looks for a takedown but Tanaka sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed fails with the takedown.
Noboru Tanaka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tanaka is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tanaka as he avoids it easily.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tanaka as he jumps to the side.
Tanaka appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irvin Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed shoots and misses
and Tanaka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noboru Tanaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tanaka 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noboru Tanaka!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Reed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anderson throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the body.
Anderson looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Irvin Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Reed gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Anderson's temple. #SUB#
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Anderson is trying to stand back up but Reed is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Anderson is trying to escape back to his feet but Reed uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Anderson tries to escape but Reed is in control.
Anderson is not content to let Reed control the position.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Anderson is defending well. #T4#
Anderson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reed asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Anderson being controlled for a moment.
Reed postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed looks up at the clock and then as Anderson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Reed smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anderson trying his best to control but Reed has mounted him.
Reed moves to take his opponent's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Damian Anderson 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#
No luck for Reed with that takedown attempt.
Anderson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Reed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Reed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Reed ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Reed's head and hops out.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Anderson wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Nice cross by Anderson.#T2#
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
A nice side step and Anderson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reed rather than just go for the knockout.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
#T3#
Nice cross by Anderson.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Anderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Anderson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Anderson! But no joy.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed avoids the body shot from Anderson.
It looked like Reed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Reed goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Reed moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Anderson lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Reed fails with the takedown
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Anderson scores with a shot to the body.
Reed goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.#T3#
Anderson throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed fails with the takedown.
Reed tries to work over Anderson's front leg with a kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Anderson sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Reed has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 26:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Nambatac.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nambatac throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.#TD#
Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nambatac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nambatac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working Nambatac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nambatac is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Nambatac looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed works over Nambatac with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nambatac has eaten all the pies!
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Nambatac blocks nicely.
Nambatac is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Nambatac's brow.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Nambatac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reed controls the pace.
Reed cracks Nambatac with a solid left hand.
Reed throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nambatac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nambatac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Reed wants to stand but Nambatac is controlling the position.
Reed 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.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nambatac is one step ahead there.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Nambatac is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nambatac manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nambatac's head.
Nambatac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Nambatac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
Reed throws a strike but Nambatac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Reed is looking for a triangle but Nambatac pushes his legs off easily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Nambatac from controlling successfully.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Nambatac is having none of it. #ES#
Reed is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Nambatac fails to land.
Reed displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nambatac up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nambatac stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Reed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reed working the ground and pound.
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed working the ground and pound from side control.
Reed takes a little break here. Nambatac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Nambatac tries to improve position but can't.
Reed throws an elbow but Nambatac slips to the side and avoids it well.
Irvin Reed 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.
Reed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Reed swings around for an armbar but Nambatac sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reed's guard.
Nambatac wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Reed wants to stand up but Nambatac is controlling him.
Nambatac trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nambatac is controlling him.
Nambatac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reed's guard.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nambatac can do to turn this around?
Nambatac prevents Reed from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nambatac misses with a wild combination.
Nambatac looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nambatac swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irvin Reed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Reed dives in and scores a takedown into Nambatac's guard.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nambatac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nambatac is breathing heavily.
Nambatac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Nambatac has wrist control.
Nambatac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed works over Nambatac with some ground and pound from guard.
Nambatac working a defensive guard here.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed throws an elbow that misses. Nambatac uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by Nambatac!#REVB#
Nambatac stops Reed from standing up. #T4#
Nambatac tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed pulls Nambatac in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Nambatac is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Reed decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nambatac defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nambatac's head.
Reed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irvin Reed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nambatac throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Nambatac is looking to land body kicks.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Nambatac throws a body shot but no joy.
Nambatac tries a head kick but it misses.
Nambatac throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
#TD#
Reed drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reed with a nice head shot there.
Nambatac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed stands up over Nambatac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reed is in close to Nambatac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Nambatac preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Reed with a nice head shot there.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed stands up over Nambatac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nambatac utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nambatac avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nambatac's head.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nambatac's head.
Reed with a nice head shot there.
Reed distracts Nambatac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nambatac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nambatac's guard.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Nambatac blocks nicely.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed is in close to Nambatac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nambatac has momentary wrist control but Reed slips an elbow through the middle.
Reed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reed cracks Nambatac with a solid left hand.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed postures up in Nambatac's guard and throws a big left but Nambatac blocks it. #T4#
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nambatac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nambatac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nambatac's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed chips away with some ground and pound.
Mark Angelo Nambatac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Irvin Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed distracts Nambatac with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irvin Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irvin Reed!
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