PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harris Reed (ranked 163 p4p, 461 weight class) and Ivan Draganov (ranked 24 p4p, 67 weight class). Reed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beethoven's 5th Symphony. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reed
vs
Draganov

170 cm
24
156
12 - 0 - 2

178 cm
24
155
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harris Reed!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Draganov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Draganov.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Draganov cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Draganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Draganov lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Draganov moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draganov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draganov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Draganov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed moves out of range as Draganov throws a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Draganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov misses with a leg kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draganov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draganov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draganov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draganov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Draganov tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Draganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draganov thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Reed takes one on the button.
Draganov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reed lands a right hand from hell, dropping Draganov. Reed pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.