PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 3132 p4p, 183 weight class) and Tommy Reed (ranked 1367 p4p, 93 weight class). Reed has chosen Tupac ft 50 Cent - Get Up Remix as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Fleck
vs
Reed

179 cm
28
145 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

168 cm
21
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reed shoots in and bounces Fleck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fleck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works over Fleck with some ground and pound from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fleck keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.

Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fleck dives on top into guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleck defends well.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Fleck is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed pulls Fleck in close to prevent any damage.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fleck throws a strike but Reed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control but Fleck is working from the bottom.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed stands up over Fleck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to control from the top but Fleck keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Fleck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reed was covering up waiting for the punch and Fleck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reed seems keen to control Fleck's posture.
More stalling from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fleck stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Reed throws up his legs and catches Fleck in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fleck tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Reed! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aurther Fleck was interviewed post fight and said 'HAHA ha HahA HAhAhAHA ha Ha HA hahaha Ha HA hA '.