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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greg Reddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Reed has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 cm
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134 lbs
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150 cm
22
130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Reddington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Reed! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Reddington throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reed was covering up waiting for the punch and Reddington finishes the takedown easily into guard. Reed looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Reddington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Reddington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Reddington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reddington connects with a couple of short punches. Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - Reddington advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Reddington sitting and controlling from the half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reed can do anything to dispel that myth. Reddington is keen to just control but Reed is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reddington wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs. Reed tries to get to full guard but Reddington has control of the leg. Reed actively working from the bottom here. Reddington wants to stand but Reed has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Reddington is taking a breather. Reed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Reddington decides to stand and escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reddington clinches with his opponent.
Reddington taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reddington prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reddington unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reddington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reddington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reddington scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reddington is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reddington decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Reddington forces Reed back against the cage and clinches. Reddington wants a takedown but no success here.
Reddington wants a takedown.
Reed trying to stall but Reddington improves his position.
Reddington lands an elbow inside. Reddington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Reddington is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Reddington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Reddington with a nice head shot there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Reddington 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.
Reddington fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage. A short left from Reddington. Reed has Reddington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reddington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Reddington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage. Reed prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reddington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Reddington looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Reddington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reddington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reddington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Reed prevents Reddington from getting back to his feet. Reed is breathing heavily. Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Reddington. Reddington has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reed preventing the sweep. Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reddington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Reddington's legs - danger averted. Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reddington works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Reddington throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Reddington wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reddington lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reed! Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Reddington wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely. Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Reddington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reddington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reddington tries to control but Reed wriggling away. Reed tries to improve his position but instead Reddington has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Reddington has his arm under Reed's chin here. Game over son! Reddington squeezes tightly and Reed is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Greg Reddington!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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