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Event: GC 468: King VS King     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Adams thuds a left hand into Reign's body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reign on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Grizzley Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Adams there.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Reign misses the target.
Adams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reign is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice shot lands for Adams.
A big left from Reign misses.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reign momentarily. #TD2#
Reign gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Reign manages to retain guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adams wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reign looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reign will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reign is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reign 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.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Adams landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams is working Reign over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Reign keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Reign wants to control but Adams passes easily into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Reign on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adams scores with a big shot! Reign's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Reign! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grizzley Adams!

 

Event: EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King     
Date:   Oct 29, 2022
#R1#
Reign drops his hands momentarily and Pruitt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pruitt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pruitt manages to avoid it.
Pruitt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pruitt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reigns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pruitt thumps Reign with a low kick.
Pruitt lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Pruitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Pruitt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pruitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reign sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Reign misses its target.
Pruitt throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pruitt swings widly with a right hand
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pruitt with the inside leg kick.
Pruitt throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pruitt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Pruitt connects with an inside leg kick.
Pruitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pruitt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pruitt moves away.
Pruitt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Reign 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.
Pruitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Pruitt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Reign working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pruitt has passed into half guard!
Reign works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Pruitt postures up and lands a big shot to Reign's brow.
Pruitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reign working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pruitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pruitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruitt looking to sit in guard and control but Reign gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Reign wants to control from the top but Pruitt keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pruitt has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reign is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pruitt.
Pruitt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reign wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3##SUB#
Reign swings around for an armbar but Pruitt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reign's guard.
Pruitt trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
Pruitt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reign not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reign has momentary wrist control but Pruitt slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Reign working for a triangle but Pruitt defends it easily.
Pruitt looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Pruitt is in close to Reign's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pruitt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reign on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reign tries to get out of the position.
Pruitt is pushing down on Reign's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reign is fighting to maintain full guard but Pruitt has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pruitt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Reign is rocked!#SUB2#
Pruitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reign defends it well.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pruitt controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Reign is out! Pruitt gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solomon Pruitt!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
King scores with a jab to the head.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
King misses with a looping left.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Reign's shoulder, as Reign tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reign tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
Ledley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
King looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Reign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King stopping the sweep attempt from Reign.
Reign has momentary wrist control but King slips an elbow through the middle.
Reign on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reign tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Reign looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
King stands up over Reign, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Reign looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reign keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
King chips away with some ground and pound.
Reign is trying to keep King in close.
King preventing the sweep.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reign's head.
King is working Reign over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #ROC2#Reign is rocked!
Reign wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
King controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Reign escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reign keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
Reign seems to have got his legs back now.
King lands a couple of elbows.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
King is posturing up here but Reign has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! King tries to roll out but it's too tight and King has to tap! Slick submission there by Reign!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titan Reign!
During a confident post fight interview, Titan Reign thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 18, 2022
#R1#
Peterson tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Jake Peterson has been cut.
Peterson misses with a double jab.
Peterson misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Peterson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD2#
Reign drops Peterson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Peterson looks back up at him and smiles so Reign waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Reign lands a big uppercut and Peterson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Peterson looks OK. Reign waves Peterson back to his feet!#ROC2#Peterson is rocked!
A combination from Peterson does no damage.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson misses with a double jab
and Reign counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Reign ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Peterson's jaw. Peterson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Reign does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!
Our winner, Titan Reign, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CFC 438: Hackett v Trounvouche     
Date:   Nov 14, 2021
#R1#
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reign tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
We've been informed that Reign has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reign looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Slice doesn't seem phased though.
Reign throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT2#It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Reign swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reign swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reign!
Slice ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slice showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reign.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign lands a jab.
Reign tries a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Slice was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Slice smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
A jab from Slice finds it's way through Reign's defenses.
Slice slips under a jab.#T1#
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Slice uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Reign ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign misses with a straight left. #KD#
Slice drops Reign with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Reign looks back up at him and smiles so Slice waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Reign is rocked!
Slice moves out of range of the strikes.
Slice is looking to counter punch.
Reign is still on wobbly legs! Can Slice finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reign seems to have recovered his senses.
Slice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MONEY TEAM!!! in the buildup to the fight.
Reign has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Reign checks a leg kick nicely.#KD#
Slice cracks Reign with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Slice has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reign to stand back up!
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Reign.
Slice blocks a low kick nicely.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Slice's front leg but catches the back leg as Slice tries to avoid it.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Reign is looking to chop away at Slice's legs.
Reign throws a series of punches but Slice moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Slice on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Slice is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Reign misses
and Slice counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Slice catches Reign with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reign goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Reign on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reign misses with a hook
and Slice counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Slice connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reign looks winded!
Slice throws a monster overhand right that drops Reign! Slice follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kimbo Slice!
A very excited looking Kimbo Slice rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: CFC 435B: New Genesis     
Date:   Oct 18, 2021
#R1#
Araujo scores with a hook to the body. Reign takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Araujo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reign is trying to defend but Araujo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reign has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reign!
I've been told that Reign has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Reign won't allow Araujo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Reign postures up.
Reign stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reign gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reign sitting in guard here, content to control.
Araujo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily. #SUB#
Araujo is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Reign to get to half guard. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Araujo tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.#T3#
Reign with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo gets full guard.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reign is aware though and is defending well.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reign looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Araujo has his foot on Reign's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reign works his way back into a safe position though.#T4##SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily. #SUB#
Araujo working for a triangle but Reign defends it easily.
Araujo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reign really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Araujo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Araujo keeping full guard, as Reign tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Araujo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Araujo.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reign can do to turn this around?
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Araujo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign wants to slow Araujo down by chopping away at his legs.
Araujo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reign lands an overhand right.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. 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.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Araujo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reign trying to control but Araujo postures up. #T1#
Araujo passes to full mount! #SUB#
Araujo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reign is bucking up trying to escape but Araujo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Araujo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Araujo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reign is looking to escape. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Reign is working to get back to half guard.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away.
Thiago Araujo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Araujo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Araujo tries to control but Reign wriggling away. #SUB#
Araujo has hold of Reign's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reign manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #T3##SUB#
Araujo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reign manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Araujo tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reign is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Araujo is looking to take a break and control but Reign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to get an arm triangle but Reign is defending well.
Araujo trying to control the position but Reign is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face as Araujo controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo lands a body shot.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown but Reign shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#KD2#
Reign drops Araujo with a beautiful combination! Araujo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Reign is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Thiago Araujo has been cut.
Reign lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Araujo at a distance.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Reign lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Araujo is just out of range.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Araujo dives in for a single leg takedown but Reign sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Araujo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reign walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Araujo was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Araujo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
Reign steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Araujo.
Reign with a nice cross.#KD2#
Reign cracks Araujo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Araujo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reign finish him? #ROC2#Araujo is rocked!
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oh Araujo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Araujo closes the distance and clinches up with Reign, looking for a takedown. Araujo pushes Reign against the cage but Reign circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reign lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Araujo falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Reign connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe cracks Reign with a good jab.
Xe checks a low kick from Reign.
Reign connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xe. Xe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reign fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xe checks it well.
Reign cracks Xe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Xe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Xe connects with a body shot that sends Reign's belly button to the back.
Xe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xe's sensitive parts.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign throws the kick towards the body but Xe avoids it.
Xe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reign throws a right and a left that Xe avoids nicely.
Xe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Xe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reign looks winded!
Reign misses with an uppercut
and Xe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Xe has knocked Reign down with a huge combo! Xe steps away and waves a wobbly Reign back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Reign is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Titan Reign has been cut.
Xe thuds a left hand into Reign's body.
Reign is still on wobbly legs! Can Xe finish him?#TD#
Xe lands a huge takedown. Reign is out but the ref is slow to react and Xe lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Reign lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Professor Xe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Grunge 63: Never Forget     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Reign cracks Nolan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Nolan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
It seemed like Nolan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign connects with a solid leg kick.
Nolan slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Danga de danga de dang - Nolan scores with a four punch combination!
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nolan. That did some damage!
Reign lunges at Nolan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nolan's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nolan looks to land a right hand but Reign moved out of range.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign digs a good body shot into Nolan's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Nolan.
As Reign backs off Nolan throws a huge counter combo but Reign manages to avoid it all.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nolan.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nolan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Reign lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nolan takes a step back to recover.
Reign throws a series of punches but Nolan avoids them all with ease.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nolans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nolan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nolan closes the distance and clinches.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Nolan.
Nolan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Reign.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Reign breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Reign lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left and a right from Nolan both land. Nice combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reign.
Reign swats away the attempt to clinch by Nolan.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nolan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Nolan throws a series of punches but Reign moves out of range.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nolan manages to avoid it.
Nolan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Reign throws a series of strikes that have Nolan backpedaling.
Reign throws a head kick but Nolan moves out of range.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nolan.#T3#
Reign misses with a left hand
and Nolan counters with a nice uppercut.
Nolan staying out of range there.
Nolan blocks a jab.
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Nolan scores with a counter punch that sends Reign to the canvas! Nolan smells blood - he's punishing Reign with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Reign has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
Jon Nolan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Reign throws a hook but Kekkonen blocks it.
Reign listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reign misses with an uppercut
and Kekkonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kekkonen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reign throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kekkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kekkonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign misses with the combination.
Kekkonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Reign misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Kekkonen misses its target.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign misses with a hook
and Kekkonen counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Reign.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kekkonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign tries to bum rush Kekkonen with a series of wild strikes but Kekkonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kekkonen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reign slips a jab from Kekkonen.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kekkonen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Kekkonen misses.
Reign throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kekkonen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reign does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kekkonen is looking for a counter combo.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kekkonen doesn't seem phased though.
Reign stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Kekkonen. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kekkonen.
Kekkonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reign keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reign throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a single leg into guard. Reign didn't expect that.
Kekkonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kekkonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kekkonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reign controls Kekkonen momentarily but Kekkonen frees himself.
Kekkonen stays in close to Reign's body and controls the position.
Kekkonen throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kekkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kekkonen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reign looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kekkonen is one step ahead there.
Kekkonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kekkonen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reign preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kekkonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kekkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kekkonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Kekkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Kekkonen dives in and scores a takedown into Reign's guard.
Kekkonen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kekkonen throwing strikes but missing.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Reign controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reign misses with a hook #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kekkonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kekkonen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kekkonen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kekkonen postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Kekkonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Kekkonen is looking to advance position but Reign has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Reign blocks Kekkonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Reign blocks Kekkonen's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kekkonen throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kekkonen is trying desperately to improve position.
Reign pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reign takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kekkonen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T2#
Reign seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kekkonen is holding on tight.
Kekkonen punching to the body and holding on for dear life.
Kekkonen throwing hammer fists to the chest of Reign. What's that going to do exactly?
Kekkonen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Kekkonen is working to get back to half guard.
Kekkonen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Kekkonen is really stuck here.
Kekkonen looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kekkonen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reign is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kekkonen 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.
Reign doesn't have the hooks in and Kekkonen manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kekkonen is stalling in the full guard.
Reign utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Kekkonen from controlling successfully.
Kekkonen throws a big elbow that misses.
Kekkonen wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Kekkonen stays in close to Reign's body and controls the position.
Reign working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kekkonen. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reign pulls Kekkonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Kekkonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kekkonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kekkonen throws an elbow that misses. Reign uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kekkonen's guard. Nice move by Reign!#REVB#
Kekkonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reign's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reign tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kekkonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kekkonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sauli Kekkonen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Kekkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen scores with a nice right hand.
Reign lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reign throws a solid leg kick but Kekkonen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reign.
Reign misses with a wild body shot.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it.
Kekkonen misses with a few strikes there.
Reign is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kekkonen with a body shot.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kekkonen looks to land a right hand but Reign moved out of range.
Kekkonen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reign with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Reign throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kekkonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kekkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kekkonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Kekkonen is just out of range.
Kekkonen is looking to counter punch.#T1#
A combination from Reign does no damage.
Kekkonen connects with a single shot there.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kekkonen throws out the jab.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kekkonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign keeps Kekkonen at a distance using the push kick.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Kekkonen is looking to counter punch.
Kekkonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reign.
Kekkonen avoids the body shot from Reign.
Kekkonen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kekkonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Reign finds it's target.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Reign throws a push kick but Kekkonen slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kekkonen.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Reign.
The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kekkonen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reign takes one on the button.
Kekkonen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Kekkonen catches Reign right on the button with a cross.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kekkonens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reign avoids the body shot from Kekkonen.
Reign misses with a two punch combination.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Kekkonen. #T3#
Kekkonen blocks a head kick by Reign.
Kekkonen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kekkonen's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reign throws the left hand but Kekkonen avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Kekkonen misses its intended target.
Kekkonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reign motions for Kekkonen to come forward. Reign throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kekkonen misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Kekkonen lands a jab to the nose.
Kekkonen staying out of range there.
Reign misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kekkonen counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign cracks Kekkonen with a good jab.
Kekkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Kekkonen.
Reign looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Kekkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kekkonen slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Kekkonen moves away and avoids it.
Kekkonen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reign sprawls and moves away.
Reign swings for the body but Kekkonen moves out of range.
Reign slips under a jab from Kekkonen.
Reign throws a nice looking combination but Kekkonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kekkonen throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it.
Reign lands with a cross.
Kekkonen jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Kekkonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reign throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kekkonen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kekkonen throws a strike but Reign rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Reign.
I think Reign has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Titan Reign!

In his post fight interview, Titan Reign started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: SYN 800 Monkey vs. Divisek     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reign has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Karelin darts in and clinches Reign up against the cage.
Karelin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reign lands with a short shot to the head.
Karelin lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Karelin lands an uppercut.#TD#
Karelin pulls guard successfully.
Reign showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karelin has control of Reign's left arm, preventing Reign from doing any damage.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Reign controlling him for the moment.
Reign trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Reign pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karelin is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karelin is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Karelin pushes his legs off easily.
Karelin is working Reign over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Reign has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Reign keeping full guard, as Karelin tries to pass.
Karelin trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Karelin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Karelin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Reign has his foot on Karelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Karelin works his way back into a safe position though.
Reign not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karelin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Reign keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Karelin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karelin is working Reign over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Karelin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reign has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Karelin has managed to get both his arms back between Reign's legs - danger averted.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Karelin from controlling successfully.
Reign trying to control the position.
Karelin distracts Reign with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karelin advances to half guard.
Karelin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karelin works his way into full mount! #T4#
Reign is looking to get to half guard.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Karelin controlling from the full mount.
Karelin raining down shots from the mount!
Reign is wriggling around trying to escape.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reign is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karelin 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.
Reign is desperately trying to improve his position but Karelin has a good base and remains in mount.
Karelin landing punches. #SUB#
Karelin has control of Reign's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reign regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Karelin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Karelin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reign walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good shot there by Reign.#CUT2#It looks like Ruslan Karelin has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Karelin.#CL#
Karelin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reign throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin is leaning against Reign and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Karelin blocking some punches.
Karelin digs a right hand into Reign's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reign's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karelin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karelin lands a hook that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karelin.
Karelin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reign lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Karelin.
Karelin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Karelin.
Karelin tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
Karelin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Karelin decides to pull guard.
Reign must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Karelin looking for a triangle here. Reign is fighting it but it looks tight! Karelin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reign is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ruslan Karelin!
In his post fight interview, Ruslan Karelin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Bishop takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reign throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Bishop blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Bishop tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Bishop misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Reign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Bishop throws Reign to one side and escapes!
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign shoots in for a takedown but Bishop shows good takedown defense.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reign. #ES#
Bishop bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Reign avoids the head kick by Bishop.
A left lands for Bishop.
Bishop lands with a nice body punch.
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Reign moves into range and clinches up with Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Bishop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Bishop.
Bishop tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Reign throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bishop gets underhooks to prevent Reign's takedown attempt.
Bishop tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign lands a left hand.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Bishop fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bishop misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign is looking to take this one to the mat.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
A short left from Reign.
Bishop lands a nice uppercut.
Bishop tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Bishop on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bishop misses with the head strike. #T4#
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign controlling the action here for a moment.
Reign slows down the pace here.
Bishop struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Reign is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bishop can't fight it off and eventually Reign manages to take the fight to the floor. Bishop looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Bishop has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reign is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
Reign turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reign manages to end up in side control.
Bishop is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Keith Bishop will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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#
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Bishop quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reign scores with a spinning back kick!
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop misses with a body kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Reign tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bishop defends well and Reign ends up having to push Bishop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Reign is just out of range.
Reign drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bishop defends it well.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign with the counter takedown but Bishop avoids it easily.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bishop throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bishop throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Bishop leaves Reign with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Bishop misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Reign.
And Reign tries to counter it with a takedown but Bishop pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign shoots in and drives through. Bishop sprawls well.
Bishop throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Bishop.
Keith Bishop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Reign throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.#T4#
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Reign tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bishop sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reign somewhat.
Reign dodges the punch combination from Bishop.
Reign shoots and misses
and Bishop counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop blocks the body kick.
Reign scores with a jab to the head.
Reign throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bishop tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign misses with a kick to the body
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bishop's head.
Reign moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Reign digs a good hook to Bishop's body. #TD2#
Reign shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bishop manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Bishop scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop swivels and escapes.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Bishop looks to clinch
and Reign cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reign walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bishop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bishop stuffs the takedown.
Bishop lands with a good body shot.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Bishop will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop tests Reign's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keith Bishop is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bishop throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Bishop punishes Reign's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reign scores with a jab.
Reign looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bishop is fending him off so far but Reign persists. Nope, Bishop circles away and we're back to standing.
Keith Bishop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Reign changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reign tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Bishop jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bishop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bishop doesn't manage to clinch there - Reign circles away.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reign takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reign throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign darts in looking for a takedown but Bishop gets double underhooks and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bishop.
Bishop steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reign. That one must have hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign throws a leg kick but Bishop moved away.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign misses with a straight left.
Bishop lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Titan Reign has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Bishop showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bishop, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Bishop!

A very excited looking Keith Bishop made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 165 Alzheimer vs Dong     
Date:   Mar 28, 2020
#R1#
John is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. John does a little dance to reset his feet.
John tries a quick counter leg kick but Reign is wise to it.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reign.
Reign drops his hands momentarily and John takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reign avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reign throws a quick counter kick to the body but John avoids it.
John with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for John. That snapped Reign's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Reign darts in and clinches John up against the cage.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
John swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Reign has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Reign gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
John wants to get back to his feet.
Reign trying to pass the guard but John defending well. #SUB#
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura but John is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reign to get the leverage.
John moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reign wants to pass the guard but John is keeping the position.
Reign trying to control but John is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
John is trying to keep Reign in close.
Reign trying to control the position from guard on top but John is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
John has his hands on Reign's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
John keeping full guard, as Reign tries to pass.
John looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
John wants to stand up but Reign is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reign misses with a wild body shot.
John looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
John jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John tries to land a leg kick but Reign saw it coming and moves away.
John throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Reign coming out on top.
John takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
John moves to clinch but Reign breaks away
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reign takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Reign shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
John pushes Reign off and gets back to his feet.
Reign misses with a hook to the body
and John counters with a straight right hand.
Reign misses with a telegraphed body shot
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
John jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Scott John will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reign counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. John takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
John lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reign looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
John misses with a body kick.
John wants to slow Reign down by chopping away at his legs.
Reign is looking to counter punch.
Reign misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from John finds it's target.
John scores with a jab to the body.
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and John counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by John. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of John.
John lands with an overhand left.
John lands with a shot to the body.
Reign swings away with a leg kick that misses.
John tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign tries to counter with a takedown but John is quick to defend against it.
Reign avoids the body shot from John.
John lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Scott John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut lands for Reign. That snapped John's head back.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on John's shoulder, as John tries to avoid the shot.
John looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Reign on that attempt.
John with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
John lands with a straight right. Reign didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign misses with a left hand
and John counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking.
Reign throws a hook but John avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from John misses.
Reign's hands are dropping dangerously low here and John connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reign scrambles back to his feet.
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
John tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
John moves into range and clinches up with Reign.
Reign wants to stall.
John blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by John. #T3#
John scores with a shoulder strike.
Reign blocks an uppercut.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reign avoiding damage as John throws knees to the body.
John lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reign tries a body shot but John blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
John lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for John.
John lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reign is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but John is defending well.
John lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reign is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titan Reign. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
John misses with a shot to the kidneys.
John lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from John.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John misses with a knee to the head.
John pushes off an throws an elbow but Reign leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4#
John lands with a light punch inside.
Reign tries to work over John's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
John breaks the clinch.
John throws a big shot that misses.
Reign loads up on a big right hand but John slips the punch.
John dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reign. That did some damage!
John throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
Reign misses with a body shot.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reign gets cracked there but stands up to it.
John connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign misses with a leg kick
and John connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scott John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reign moves out of range as John strikes.
Reign lands with a nice combination. John backs away looking to recover.
Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and John counters with a nice uppercut. #KD2#
John lands a big head kick that sends Reign tumbling to the mat! John takes a step backwards and waves Reign back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reign tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott John!
After winning the bout, Scott John thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 160 Kagonbo vs Alzado     
Date:   Mar 01, 2020
#R1#
Reign cracks the inside of Perera's front leg.
Reign takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perera manages to avoid it.
Reign checks the leg kick.
Reign wants to counter with a clinch but Perera pushes him away.
Reign throws a hook but Perera avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reign has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reign missing with a left hand there. Perera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perera throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perera but Perera pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Perera does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Reign throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perera.
Perera tried to counter with a leg kick but Reign avoided it.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perera moves away from the strike by Reign.
It looked like Perera was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reign.
Reign shoots in looking for a takedown but Perera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reign's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reign on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perera connects with a body shot.
Reign looks winded!#KD#
Oooooh!!! Perera has knocked Reign down with a huge combo! Perera steps away and waves a wobbly Reign back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Reign is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Titan Reign has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign glances at the clock... BAM! Perera nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Reign crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Reign is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kusal Perera!
Kusal Perera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: PFC 152 Aiken vs Yoshida     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Dimitrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dimitrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Reign lands a slapping body shot.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Dimitrov throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Reign appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dimitrov cracks Reign with a good jab.
Dimitrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Dimitrov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reign to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dimitrov is pulling down on Reign's head to control his posture. #T1#
Dimitrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimitrov seems keen to control Reign's posture.
Reign preventing the sweep.
Dimitrov keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reign lands a nice hook to Dimitrov's body. Dimitrov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reign fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dimitrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dimitrov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reign cracks Dimitrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimitrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.#TD2#
Reign shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reign was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dimitrov stops Reign from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reign slows the pace down.
Dimitrov is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Reign is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dimitrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Reign tries for a kimura but Dimitrov is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dimitrov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Dimitrov working to try and regain half guard.
Dimitrov is squirming around, avoiding Reign's attempts to control the action.
Dimitrov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Reign moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dimitrov has worked his arm free - good work by Dimitrov!
Reign staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dimitrov scores with a punch to the head.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reign fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Dimitrov misses its intended target.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dimitrov misses with a shot to the body
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Reign takes a swing at Dimitrov's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Reign.
Reign throws the kick towards the body but Dimitrov avoids it.
Reign scores with a push kick.
Dimitrov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dimitrov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Reign misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniel Dimitrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reign jabs at Dimitrov's body.
Reign gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dimitrov.
Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Dimitrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dimitrov is looking to counter punch.
Dimitrov misses with a body shot.
Reign is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dimitrov with a body shot.
Reign lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Reign moves out of range easily.
Dimitrov avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign tries to land a body kick
enabling Dimitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters circling a little - Reign finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reign, as that shot connected.
Reign scores with a one two! Dimitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dimitrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Dimitrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reign is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dimitrov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign connects with a body shot.#T4#
Reign lands a body shot.
Reign swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It appears Dimitrov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dimitrov moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Reign.
Dimitrov throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
Reign scores with a jab. Dimitrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reign uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dimitrov.
Dimitrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Dimitrov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Dimitrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimitrov's sensitive parts.
Dimitrov throws a low kick but Reign moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Dimitrov.
Reign lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Reign does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dimitrov moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Dimitrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reign.
Reign throws a push kick but Dimitrov slaps the foot to one side.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dimitrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign feints and then cracks Dimitrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dimitrov down.
Dimitrov misses with a right hand
and Reign counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Dimitrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimitrov tries to avoid it.
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Dimitrov checks a low kick from Reign.
An attempted straight right counter from Dimitrov misses the target.
Reign slips under a jab from Dimitrov.
Reign tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dimitrov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign stuns Dimitrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reign comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reign tries a low kick but Dimitrov avoids it.
Daniel Dimitrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Reign misses.
Dimitrov misses with a low kick.
Dimitrov sets himself, and Reign steps forward looking for the clinch! Dimitrov avoids it this time.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Dimitrov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dimitrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reign scrambles back to his feet.
Reign tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimitrov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Reign avoided it.#T4#
Reign lands a nice shot that snaps Dimitrov's head back. #CUT2#
Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Reign displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimitrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Reign moves out of range as Dimitrov throws a body kick.
A big left from Dimitrov misses.
Dimitrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dimitrov, right into the meat.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dimitrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reign has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 143 Experiment vs Slurper     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzado.
Reign scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alzado doesn't seem bothered though.
Alzado dives in and grabs Reign's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reign pushes down on Alzado's head and hops out.
A countering left hand to the body from Reign misses.
Reign takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alzado avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reign wants it to stay on the feet.
Alzado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Alzado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Alzado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alzado lands with an overhand left.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alzado sets himself, and Reign steps forward looking for the clinch! Alzado avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzado avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign lands a body shot. #TD2#
Reign looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzado is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Reign has gone for a leg lock! Alzado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reign's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reign is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alzado is aware though and is defending well.
Alzado throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
Reign keeping full guard, as Alzado tries to pass.
Alzado throws a big right hand that misses.
Alzado throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
Alzado working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alzado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Reign is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alzado is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Alzado pushes his legs off easily.
Alzado distracts Reign with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Alzado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reign working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alzado. #SUB2#
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alzado missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Alzado's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Alzado with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alzado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alzado postures up and lands a big shot to Reign's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Reign looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alzado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alzado connects with a couple of short punches.
Alzado works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#
Reign is rocked!
Alzado postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Reign's head off the mat! Reign is out! He's out! Alzado jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lyle Alzado!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lyle Alzado thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: EFC Turnbull vs Zexi     
Date:   Sep 28, 2019
#R1#
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.
Reign has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reign there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strong throws an off balance right hand
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Strong has been cut.
Strong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reign circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and Strong counters with a stiff right hand.
Strong throws a right hand that Reign ducks under and follows up with a left that Reign also avoids with ease.#CL#
Reign gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign throws a body punch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong moves in looking to clinch but Reign pushes him off.
Strong throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice body shot.
Strong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reign misses with a body shot
enabling Strong to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign digs a good body shot into Strong's ribs.#T2#
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Strong blocks a head kick by Reign.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Strong moves into the clinch successfully.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strong is working for takedown but Reign is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reign gets through Strong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strong wants to take the fight to the mat but Reign manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Strong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Reign wants to get back to full guard.
Reign regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reign's head.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Reign looking to control.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Reign has wrist control.
Strong postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reign has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Reign working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reign is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong distracts Reign with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
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!#SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strong defends well.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Reign has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reign's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Strong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Strong closes the distance and clinches.
Reign seems to have got his legs back now.
Strong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Strong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign tries to work over Strong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reign after a bit of a struggle.
Strong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reign pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reign is looking to wear down Strong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Strong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reign counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reign lands a high kick!
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong fails to land the takedown.
Strong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reign avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Strong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reign lands with a straight right. Strong didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Strong tries to keep at a distance but Reign has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reign gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Strong is trying to drag Reign to the mat but Reign just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strong tries for a takedown but Reign manages to get underhooks.
Strong can't get the takedown.
Strong is looking for a takedown.
Strong is breathing heavily.
A short right from Reign.
A short right from Reign.
A right hook to the body lands for Reign.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign pushes Strong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strong has Reign pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reign manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign lands a right hand. #T4#
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong wants a takedown.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, Strong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.
Reign lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reign pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Strong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reign is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Strong to the mat. Strong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Reign drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reign jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Strong keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Strong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Strong works over Reign with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Strong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reign is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Reign circles away and we're back to standing.
Reign is looking to counter the offense by Strong and move into the clinch.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Strong.
Reign delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Strong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reign thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strong if he has to take too many more of those.
Strong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Strong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign stuffs the takedown attempt from Strong. Strong gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Reign closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Strong did well to prevent Reign getting side control.
Strong is trying to get back to full guard.
Reign is pressing down on Strong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strong is holding on for now. #T2##SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.
Reign wants to pass the guard but Strong is defending well. #SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura here. #T3##SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reign keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Reign is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Strong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Strong tries to get to full guard but Reign has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Strong looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Strong actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Strong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reign pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reign has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EFC Zexi vs McCullen     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reign has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turnbull throws a head kick that half lands.
Turnbull throws a chopping leg kick but Reign manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD#
Turnbull lands a big head kick that sends Reign tumbling to the mat! Turnbull takes a step backwards and waves Reign back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reign throws a leg kick but Turnbull moved away.
Turnbull misses with a body shot.
Reign let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reign.
Reign avoids the head kick by Turnbull.
A little jabbing left from Reign on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reign moves out of range as Turnbull strikes.
Turnbull stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reign.
A punch lands to the side of Reign 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turnbull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign scores with a push kick.
Turnbull misses with a wild body shot.
Reign throws a front kick that sends Turnbull stumbling back into the cage.
Turnbull misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Reign holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turnbull smiles and moves away.
Turnbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turnbull attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turnbull tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Turnbull.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull motions for Reign to come forward. Turnbull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Colin Turnbull has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turnbull.
Turnbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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!
Reign throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Reign checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turnbull lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reign has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reign and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turnbull takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Turnbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reign stalls.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnbull backwards.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign misses with some punches.
Turnbull lands a left hand. #T3#
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reign is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
Turnbull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turnbull.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Reign.
Turnbull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign misses with some punches.
Reign trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Reign stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull. #T4#
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Reign has Turnbull pushed against the cage.
Reign trying to stall but Turnbull improves his position.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reign.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Reign jumps guard and drags Turnbull to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Reign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turnbull engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Colin Turnbull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Turnbull's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turnbull lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reign backs up against the cage.
Turnbull throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Turnbull throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reign pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turnbull digs a good body shot into Reign's ribs.
Reign misses with a kick to the body.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
Turnbull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reign counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turnbull.#CL#
Turnbull drives through and clinches with Reign against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Reign. #T1#
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reign.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Colin Turnbull has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turnbull tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
Reign looking to stall.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnbull tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reign's elbow.
Reign blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull pushes Reign back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Turnbull.
Reign blocking some punches.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Turnbull scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnbull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reign can do to turn this around?
Turnbull lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Reign takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, Turnbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnbull.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
A short right from Turnbull on the inside.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign lands with a left to the head.
Reign doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reign throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnbull.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action.
Reign takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reign's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull misses with a punch to the body.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards. #ROC#
Reign is rocked!
Turnbull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign is still on wobbly legs! Can Turnbull finish him?
Reign tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reign prevents a body shot from Turnbull.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull lands a left hand.
Reign tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Reign! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Turnbull is unloading with more strikes now! Reign drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Turnbull!
Colin Turnbull decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: EMPWA8     
Date:   Jul 05, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Reign tries to sprawl but Fauchelevent drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reign tries to get to full guard but Fauchelevent has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reign manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fauchelevent is pushing down on Reign's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reign is fighting to maintain full guard but Fauchelevent has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Fauchelevent wants to work for an arm triangle but Reign is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reign gets full guard.#SU2#
Fauchelevent gets to his feet - Reign follows without any prompting.
Good shot there by Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fauchelevent tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.#TD#
Reign shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fauchelevent manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Reign trying to control but Fauchelevent is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fauchelevent had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reign defends it easily.
Fauchelevent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reign controls the pace.#SUB2#
Fauchelevent looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reign passes into side control.
Reign tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fauchelevent felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fauchelevent tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Reign has hold of Fauchelevent's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Fauchelevent tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Reign cranks the arm and Fauchelevent screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Fauchelevent, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen     
Date:   Jun 21, 2019
#R1#
Paulin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign slips under a jab.
Paulin throws a big shot that misses.
Thierry Paulin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulin looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
Paulin tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulin on the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Thierry Paulin has been cut.
Paulin lands a head kick!
Reign misses with a low kick as Paulin jumps back.
Reign misses with a low kick.
Paulin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reign connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paulin scrambles back to his feet.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Reign lands a jab to Paulin's midsection.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Paulin scores with a jab. Reign acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Paulin walks into a left hand.
Paulin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Reign ducks under a wild hook from Paulin.
Paulin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reign's calf.
Reign digs a good body shot into Paulin's ribs.
Paulin thuds his right hand into Reign's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Paulin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paulin throws a big shot that misses.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Paulin throws a hook to the side of Reign's head but Reign sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Reign was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Paulin feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reign sprawling to the canvas! Reign rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Paulin finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paulin.
Paulin moves away from the strike by Reign.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Paulin! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thierry Paulin!
A relieved looking Thierry Paulin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm     
Date:   May 17, 2019
#R1#
Fortier missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fortier throws a hook but Reign avoids it easily.#CL#
Reign drives through and clinches with Fortier against the cage.
Reign trying to stall but Fortier improves his position.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fortier has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fortier working hard to break the clinch.
Fortier blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
A short left from Fortier.
Fortier manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reign.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortier leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier tries a body shot but Reign blocks it.
Reign dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Fortier pushes Reign back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reign lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fortier.
Fortier is stalling here.
Reign lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign blocking some punches.
Reign tries a body shot but Fortier blocks it.
Fortier working aggressively here.
Fortier lands a shot to the body.
Fortier tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Fortier back against the cage.
Reign looking to stall.
Reign tries to work over Fortier's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier lands a shot to the body.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign blocks an uppercut.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Fortier struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Fortier tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fortier lands a shot to the body.
Fortier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Fortier. #T2#
Fortier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortier creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reign's defenses.
Fortier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign struggles to land a body shot inside as Fortier controls his hands.
Fortier lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign misses with a body punch.
Fortier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reigns head.
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fortier lands a body shot.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Fortier.
Fortier lands a hook that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Good body shot from Fortier.
Fortier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fortier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fortier tries to pull guard but Reign holds him up against the cage and eventually Fortier drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Fortier makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Fortier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reign misses the jab.
Fortier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Reign fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Fortier cracks Reign with an uppercut from hell and Reign crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Fortier's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
Fortier landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Reign is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Fortier postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reign covers up, he's hurt! Fortier keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fortier and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fortier can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Fortier!
During a confident post fight interview, Hercules Fortier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: EMP Steve vs Gagnon     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reign.
Tchusuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign looks to land a combination but Tchusuk avoids it well.
Tchusuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Tchusuk.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reign has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tchusuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reign throws out a counter right but Tchusuk avoids it with no problem.
Reign lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tchusuk.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Tchusuk 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.
A jab from Tchusuk misses.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tchusuk doesn't seem phased though.
Reign avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Reign rushes Tchusuk and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Tchusuk lands a left hand.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Reign scores with a hook to the body.
Reign misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign lands a shot to the body.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign tries to throw a body punch but Tchusuk avoids it by throwing Reign back against the cage.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Reign.
Tchusuk tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Tchusuk back against the cage.
Reign blocks an uppercut.
Reign tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Reign lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stalling in the clinch from Reign.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Reign.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reign creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign slows down the pace here.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign misses with a body punch.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign scores with a hook to the body.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Reign.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Reign content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign can't find room to land a body shot as Tchusuk controls the action.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reign.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Reign blocking some punches.
Reign trying to stall but Tchusuk improves his position.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Reign working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchusuk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
That's time! Tchusuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Reign thuds his right hand into Tchusuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reign pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Tchusuk clinches up with Reign and pushes him back against the cage.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Reign.
Reign scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reign.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tchusuk lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign lands a body punch.
Tchusuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tchusuk letting Reign take a breather here.
Tchusuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reigns head. #T1#
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign tries to stall but Tchusuk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Tchusuk.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Reign misses with a punch to the body.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reign is trying to maintain a safe position but Tchusuk gets an underhook and turns Reign into the cage.
Reign seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tchusuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign throws a punch but it's blocked by Tchusuk.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reign - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Reign lands with a right to the head.
Reign blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Reign.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Tchusuk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tchusuk tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Tchusuk back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
Reign lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reign blocking some punches.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reign.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Reign.
Stalling in the clinch from Reign.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reign creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign working aggressively here.
Reign throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk pushes Reign back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Reign.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tchusuk tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Reign.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reign scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tchusuk.
Tchusuk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Reign.
Tchusuk being controlled against the cage.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Reign.
A short right from Reign.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Tchusuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Tchusuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Reign closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reign working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tchusuk as Reign tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reign.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reign misses with some punches. #T1#
Tchusuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Reign is pushing Tchusuk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reign stalling.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tchusuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign lands a shot to the body.
Tchusuk letting Reign take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Reign.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
A short uppercut from Reign. #T2#
Reign blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Reign slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign blocks an uppercut.
Reign blocking some punches.
Reign lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tchusuk or not.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Reign tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tchusuk's elbow.
A short right from Reign.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Reign cracks Tchusuk with a nice body shot.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Reign.
Reign presses Tchusuk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reign lands an uppercut.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reign lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
The referee calls for Reign to work.
Kenny Tchusuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike.
Tchusuk misses with a punch to the body.
Reign looking to stall.
Reign lands an uppercut.
Reign throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Titan Reign seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reign gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reign gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reign is working Tchusuk over against the cage.
Reign works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reign lands with a light punch inside.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Reign.
Reign lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reign lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Reign lands with a left to the head.
Reign avoiding damage.
A short left from Reign.
Reign lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reign working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
Tchusuk is working Reign over against the cage.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reign is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Reign.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reign has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: EMP Morales vs Dexi     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
Zulu moves out of range of the body kick.
Zulu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reign lands a leg kick that knocks Zulu off balance momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Reign. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reign.
Zulu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and Reign releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reign connects with a body shot that sends Zulu's belly button to the back.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zulu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Reign is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zulu.
Reign fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reign throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign cracks a nice hook into Zulu's ribs.
Reign checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zulu avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Zulu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zulu lands with a right hand.
Reign has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reign.
Reign throws a right and a left that Zulu avoids nicely.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Zulu's shoulder, as Zulu tries to avoid the shot.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Zulu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zulu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zulu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zulu lands a slapping body shot.
Reign throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Zulu counter with a right hand.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Zulu counters with a nice right hand that sends Reign toppling to the canvas! Reign scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zulu finish him?!#ROC#
Reign is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zulu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A quick step to the side and Zulu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign is still on wobbly legs! Can Zulu finish him?
Zulu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kvame Zulu!
In his post fight interview, Kvame Zulu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ispa     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1#
Reign fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bell throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Reign actively working from the bottom here.
Reign moves into full guard.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell throws a big right hand that misses.
Bell throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Bell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bell wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
Reign is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Bell throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reign will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reign looking to control. #SUB#
Reign throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reign has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reign keeping moving, preventing Bell from controlling successfully.
Bell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Reign is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bell is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Reign is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reign controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Reign has momentary wrist control but Bell slips an elbow through the middle.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reign trying to keep a closed guard but Bell is proving a slippery customer.
Reign seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Reign preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bell trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
Reign working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Reign looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Bell wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving. #SUB#
Reign working for a triangle but Bell defends it easily.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Reign is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
Bell trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bell defends well.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Bell trying to control but Reign is working from the bottom.
Bell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4##SUB#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Bell pushes his legs off easily.
Bell advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Reign's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell landing strikes.
Reign sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Reign looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reign is looking to control Bell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reign avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bell is trying to control. Reign wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reign!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Bell 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#
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Reign ducks down to avoid it.
Bell cracks a nice hook into Reign's ribs.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bell doesn't seem phased though.
Bell takes a swing at Reign's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bell throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reign.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Bell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bell misses with a lunging right hand
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell lands a nice looking body shot.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reign scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Bell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bell takes one on the button.
Titan Reign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reign misses with a hook.
Bell closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bell looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
Reign lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
Bell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
A jab from Bell misses.
Reign avoids the body shot from Bell.
Reign is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Bell throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bell loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Reign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign throwing a counter right hand but Bell manages to avoid it.#CL#
Reign forces Bell back against the cage and clinches.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Bell.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reign lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Reign breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reign blocks a jab.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reign lands a right hand.
Bell swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bell is keeping busy.
Bell throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bell.
Bell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bell lands with a light punch inside.
Bell scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell struggles to land a body shot inside as Reign controls his hands.
Bell tries to throw a body punch but Reign avoids it by throwing Bell back against the cage.
Bell tries to work over Reign's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bell can't find room to land a body shot as Reign controls the action. #TD2#
Bell has picked Reign up - he's going for a ride! Bell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell drops an elbow to the side of Reign's head.
Bell scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Reign looking for submissions off his back.
Doug Bell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reign is looking to improve his position.
Bell is keen to just control but Reign is a slippery customer.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Bell has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bell slows the pace down in half guard.
Reign is not content to let Bell control the position.
Bell throwing shots but Reign is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Reign actively working from the bottom here.
Reign regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bell throwing strikes from guard but Reign blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Bell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Bell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reign connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bell's hands.
Reign is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bell misses with a body shot.
Bell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign avoids the body shot from Bell.
The crowd cheers as Bell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reign doesn't seem phased though.
Doug Bell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Bell misses.
Jab by Bell.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Bell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bell misses with an uppercut.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Bell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Bell.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bell slips a jab and a cross from Reign.
Bell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab. #T2#
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bell lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell misses with the combination.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bell.
Reign is looking to counter punch.
Bell takes a swing at Reign's ribcage but misses.
Reign tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bell is able to avoid easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Reign is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Reign.
Bell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bell scores with a jab to the head.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.
Reign scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bell misses with a combination
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Reign misses.
Reign scores with a jab.
A shot to the body from Bell misses
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bell lands with a good body shot.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Doug Bell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Bell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bell trying to control the position but Reign is working away.
Reign is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell is looking to take a break and control but Reign is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug Bell.
Well Bell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bell!

 

Event: ABW 191 Reign - Grace     
Date:   Jan 17, 2019
#R1#
Grace misses with a leg kick
and Reign counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reign checks a leg kick.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ice Cream Parlour in the buildup to the fight.
Grace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grace lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign misses with a left hand
and Grace counters with a left to the body.
Grace avoids a kick to the body.
Reign takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Grace. That snapped Reign's head back.
Reign takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reign throws a head kick that Grace semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Earl Lee Grace has been cut.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Grace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Grace. That snapped Reign's head back. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reign.
Grace throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Reign counters with a right hand that sends Grace tumbling to the canvas! Can Reign finish him? He dives into Grace's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Grace is rocked!
Reign advances position into side control!
Grace is still in real trouble! Can Reign finish him?
Grace pushes Reign away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Reign gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Reign is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Grace will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Grace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reign asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Grace seems to have recovered his senses.
Reign is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Grace is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reign asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Reign advances to full mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign trying to control but Grace is having none of it. #SUB#
Reign looking to secure an arm triangle but Grace defends it well.
Reign trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grace is trying to stand.#T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reign controlling the position easily from mount.
Grace squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Reign trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grace wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Reign goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Grace is on top in guard. #SUB#
Grace is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Reign has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Grace is looking to defend but Reign has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Grace! Reign pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Grace taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Titan Reign misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: ABW 183 Kansalainen - Ramirez     
Date:   Dec 11, 2018
#R1#
Torres staying out of range there.
Torres ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Reign misses the target.
Torres throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Reign tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Torres misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Reign misses.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
Torres keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.#T1#
Torres lands a nice shot that snaps Reign's head back.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Reign's shoulder, as Reign tries to avoid the shot.
Reign was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricco Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Reign counters with a three punch combo that has Torres backing up. Torres nods at Reign to acknowledge the strikes.
Torres misses with a right hand
letting Reign counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Ricco Torres has been cut.
Torres throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Torres looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reign!
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!
Reign taking a bit of punishment here - Torres scoring with strikes.
Reign is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Torres wants to stand but Reign is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Reign's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Torres working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reign has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by Reign.
Reign wants to control for a moment but Torres uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Reign is taking a breather. Torres 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.#SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well.
Reign prevents Torres from standing back up.
Reign trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Reign is controlling him #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reign prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB#
Reign is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reign.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricco Torres'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#
Reign connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Reign blocks a jab.
It looked like Reign was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Torres scores with a shot to the body.
Torres misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Reign defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres goes for a double leg but Reign avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reign continues to drive forward.
Reign stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reign wants it to stay on the feet.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reign will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Reign misses with a straight right.
Torres tries a quick counter leg kick but Reign is wise to it.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Torres takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Reign lands a big head kick that sends Torres tumbling to the mat! Reign takes a step backwards and waves Torres back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Torres is rocked!
Reign lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!
After the fight, Titan Reign was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: ABW 171     
Date:   Oct 30, 2018
#R1#
Takano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reign is out of range.
Reign scores with a leg kick.
Takano drops his hands momentarily and Reign takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reign does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Takano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reign throws a leg kick but Takano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reign tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Takano is able to avoid easily.
Takano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Reign slips under a jab from Takano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign thuds his right hand into Takano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Takano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Takano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking. #T1#
Reign avoids a kick to the body.
And Reign counters with a quick kick to the body but Takano blocks it.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Takano counters with a slapping leg kick.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Takano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reign.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Reign's torso.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Reign avoids the body shot from Takano.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Takano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Reign throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reign 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.
Takano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reign throws a leg kick but Takano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Reign. #T2#
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Reign with a hook.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Takano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Reign.
Takano with a hook.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takano takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Reign misses. #T3#
Reign misses with a left hand
and Takano counters with a low kick, right behind Reign 's knee.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Takano. That did some damage!
Takano avoids the body shot from Reign.
Reign scores with a hook.
A big left from Reign misses.
Reign throws a head kick but Takano moves out of range.
Takano is trying to counter with his kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Takano.
Reign misses with a looping right.
A leg kick checked by Takano.
Reign looks for the body kick but Takano saw that one coming.
Takano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reign throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Takano doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Reign throws a hook but Takano avoids it easily.
Reign thows a leg kick but Takano checks it
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Reign was not able to check.
Reign scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign missing with a left hand there. Takano was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reign tries to work over Takano's front leg with a kick but Takano checks it.
Takano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign misses with a hook
and Takano counters with a solid body kick.
Reign paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takano takes one on the button.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Takano counters with a good low kick that Reign was not able to check.
Takano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reign's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign 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#
Reign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Takano's calf.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Reign throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reign rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano dodges the punch combination from Reign.
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reign has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reign is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takano throws out the jab.
Reign misses with a jab to the body
and Takano counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takano throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Takano looks for the body kick but Reign saw that one coming.
Reign throwing a counter right hand but Takano manages to avoid it.
Takano fakes the leg kick and cracks Reign in the body.
Titan Reign is winning the standup battle so far.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reign takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign checks a low kick from Takano.
Takano walks into a stiff left hand from Reign.
That kick from Reign tenderised Takano's leg. Takano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reign misses with a kick to the body.
Reign throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Takano thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Takano lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano tries a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Takano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reign.
Takano lands a jab to Reign's midsection.
Reign misses with a head kick.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Takano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reign gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takano.
Takano connects with a body shot.
Takano connects with a solid leg kick.
Takano motions for Reign to come forward. Takano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reign drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Takano wants to clinch up but Reign keeps it at a distance.
Takano is looking to score with low kicks.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Takano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reign's calf.
Reign jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reign throws a body punch but Takano moves out of range.
Takano replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reign blocks it well.
Reign's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Reign misses with a double jab.
Takano avoids a kick to the body.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Takano's shoulder, as Takano tries to avoid the shot.
Takano tries to land a front kick but Reign steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Reign wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takano throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reign fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Takano checks it well. #T4#
Reign lands a leg kick that knocks Takano off balance momentarily.
Takano cracks the inside of Reign's front leg.
Reign throws a low kick but it's checked well by Takano.
Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Takano counters with a left to the body.
Takano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Takano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reign finds it's way round the side to connect with Takano's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takano blocks the body kick.
Reign throws a leg kick
and Takano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Reign.
Takano checks a leg kick.
Reign is looking to slow Takano down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshi Takano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Takano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Takano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign misses the body punch
and Takano counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
Reign throws a leg kick
and Takano counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yoshi Takano!
After winning the bout, Yoshi Takano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Titan Reign was interviewed post fight and said 'fucking auto flights are killing me every fight lol'.

 

Event: ABW 164 Bhullar - Harutyunyan     
Date:   Sep 27, 2018
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Reign.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign with a hook.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at the smoker that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ellis connects with an inside leg kick.
Reign pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Ellis's shoulder, as Ellis tries to avoid the shot.
Ellis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ellis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reign.
Reign lands with a good body shot.
Ellis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks.
Ellis misses with a low kick.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign looks to land a right hand but Ellis moved out of range.
That kick from Ellis tenderised Reign's leg. Reign is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from Reign misses. #T1#
Reign fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the body from Ellis misses
and Reign counters with a good, hard body kick but Ellis shrugs it off.
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ellis under the eye.
Reign lands with a straight right. Ellis didn't see that one coming.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign swings for the body but Ellis moves out of range.
Ellis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reign with a nice cross.
Reign has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reign stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ellis.
A left lands for Ellis.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ellis.
Reign slips under a jab from Ellis.
Reign thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reign. That one must have hurt.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC2#
Ellis is rocked!#T2#
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Reign throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ellis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ABW 157 Lopez - Opdvido     
Date:   Aug 30, 2018
#R1#
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Skubini.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Skubini. Beautiful body shot.
Skubini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skubini moves away.
Reign moves away from the strike by Skubini.
Reign misses with a few strikes there.
Skubini throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Skubini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skubini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Skubini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skubini duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skubini.
Skubini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Skubini is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Skubini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reign.
Skubini throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
Reign takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skubini pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Skubini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skubini.
Skubini tried to score with a low kick but Reign checks it.
Skubini misses with a leg kick.
Skubini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skubini throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Skubini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Skubini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reign.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Skubini throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reign's head.
Reign throws a push kick but Skubini slaps the foot to one side.
Skubini on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skubini back to the cage. Reign follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skubini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Skubini.
Reign connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Skubini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reign moves away from the strike by Skubini.
Skubini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Skubini throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Skubini throws a leg kick but Reign checks it.
Skubini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Skubini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reign moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Skubini misses.
Skubini fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skubini's calf.
Skubini scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Reign.
Reign swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skubini jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Skubini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses.
Reign jabs Skubini right on the nose. Skubini blinks but takes it well.#T3#
Skubini missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reign lands an overhand right.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Skubini is just out of range.
Skubini flicks out a counter leg kick but Reign steps away.
Skubini moves out of range of the leg kick from Reign.
Skubini misses with a body kick.
Jab, jab by Reign - just one landing.
Good shot there by Reign.
Skubini throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
Skubini misses with a head kick.
Reign slips under a jab.
Reign steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skubini.
Skubini lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skubini in his tracks.
Reign is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reign's corner calls for a 1-2. Reign obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Skubini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reign moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skubini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skubini misses with a body shot.
Reign is looking for a counter combo.
Skubini misses with a hook.
Reign connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Skubini momentarily.
Skubini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reign makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skubini swinging wildly here.
Skubini tries a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Skubini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skubini moves out of range as Reign strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skubini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reign.
Skubini lands a high kick!
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Skubini scores with a decent looking hook.
Reign scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Skubini throws a leg kick
and Reign counters with a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Reign.
Good shot there by Reign.
Skubini throws a hook but Reign blocks it.
Reign sizes up Skubini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Skubini moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skubini's head backwards.
Reign misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skubini throws a low kick but Reign avoids it.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skubini. That did some damage!
Skubini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Skubini's head but Skubini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skubini.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Skubini's head but Skubini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Skubini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Skubini finds it's target.
Skubini throws a lazy head kick
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Skubini checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skubini checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reign.
Skubini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skubini needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Skubini walks into a jab.
Skubini lands a nice shot that snaps Reign's head back.
Skubini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Skubini tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reign with a nice cross.
Skubini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Some wild striking there from Skubini.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Skubini.
Reign lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Skubini throws a lazy head kick
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skubini lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Skubini.
Skubini throws a body kick that misses.
Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skubini can do to turn this around?
Reign lands a jab.
Reign staying out of range there.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skubini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Skubini is breathing heavily.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skubini.
Skubini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skubini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Reign.
Skubini throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Skubini lands with a hook. Reign tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skubini might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reign has got the better of the exchanges.
Reign lands a jab to Skubini's midsection.
A jab lands there for Reign.
Reign lands a really nice looking cross but Skubini seems unphased.
Reign scores with a head kick. Skubini tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skubini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign scores with a jab. Skubini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skubini misses with a hook
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Skubini is rocked!
Reign bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Skubini's head.
Skubini is still on wobbly legs! Can Reign finish him?
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign is looking to slow Skubini down with leg kicks.
Skubini seems to have recovered his senses.
A telegraphed right hand from Skubini misses the target.
Reign looks to land a combination. Skubini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Skubini misses the jab.
Reign chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skubini misses with a right hand
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reign fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Reign scores with a nice head shot.
Skubini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Skubini takes one to the side of the head.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skubini throws a jab but it's blocked by Reign.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign throws a hook but Skubini blocks it.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skubini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reign chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skubini can pounce on him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reign tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skubini misses with a double jab.
Skubini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reign sizes up Skubini with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skubini walks into a straight right hand from Reign.
Reign moves out of range as Skubini throws a body kick.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Skubini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reign can pounce on him.
Reign lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice shot by Reign.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reign.
Skubini scores with a nice strike.
Reign avoids the head kick by Skubini.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Skubini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Skubini throws a sloppy head kick
and Reign cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skubini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skubini.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skubini throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Reign counters with a nice right hand that sends Skubini toppling to the canvas! Skubini scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reign finish him?!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reign. #T1#
Look low, kick high! Reign uses the oldest trick in the book to send Skubini tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Reign is absolutely delighted - when Skubini wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!
A determined Titan Reign didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: ABW 149 Lopez - Jackson     
Date:   Jul 31, 2018
#R1#
Reign fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Petrosyan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reign has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrosyan.
Reign moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrosyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reign throws out a loose jab but Petrosyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Petrosyan throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan cracks Reign with an open hand slap.
Reign uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrosyan.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrosyan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Petrosyan cracks Reign with a good jab.#CL#
Reign closes the distance and clinches.
Reign gets through Petrosyan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrosyan lands an uppercut.#TD#
Reign jumps guard and drags Petrosyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrosyan controls the pace.#SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrosyan defends well.
Petrosyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrosyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petrosyan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reign's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Reign looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrosyan has picked Reign up and slammed him! Reign can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrosyan manages to pass to side control!
Petrosyan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Reign is trying to work for a sweep but Petrosyan has mounted him!
Reign is working to get back to half guard.
Petrosyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reign wants to control but Petrosyan is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Petrosyan controlling from mount.
Reign wants to hold on but Petrosyan pushes him away.
Petrosyan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reign is looking to get to half guard.
Reign slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrosyan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reign controls his leg.
Petrosyan stalling. #SUB#
Reign is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrosyan pulls his head out easily.
Petrosyan controlling the pace. #T4#
Reign gets back to full guard.
Petrosyan wanted to stand there but Reign had control of the position.
Petrosyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reign swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reign is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrosyan is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrosyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a triangle but Petrosyan pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harut Petrosyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Petrosyan tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrosyan looks to throw the jab but Reign is out of range.
Petrosyan slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign tries to work over Petrosyan's front leg with a kick but Petrosyan checks it.
Despite the aggression on Petrosyan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reign tries to move into range but Petrosyan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reign punishes Petrosyan's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrosyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reign looks to throw the jab but Petrosyan is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrosyan tries to land a front kick but Reign steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reign looks to throw a body kick
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Petrosyan is looking to land body kicks.
Petrosyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Reign connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Petrosyan moved out of range nicely.
As Reign backs off Petrosyan throws a huge counter combo but Reign manages to avoid it all.
Reign finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harut Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign lands with a hook. Petrosyan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Petrosyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrosyan connects with a body shot that sends Reign's belly button to the back.
Petrosyan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reign in his tracks. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Petrosyan lands a left and a right that send Reign crashing to the mat, dazed. Petrosyan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
Petrosyan cracks Reign with a left hook right on the temple and Reign goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Petrosyan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Reign is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harut Petrosyan!
A very excited looking Harut Petrosyan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: ABW 140 Reign - Takano     
Date:   Jun 21, 2018
#R1#
Reign tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign cracks the inside of Takano's front leg.
Reign jabs Takano right on the nose. Takano blinks but takes it well.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Takano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Takano throws a right hand that misses
and Reign counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body kick from Reign.
Nice uppercut there from Reign.
Reign connects with a looping right hand.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
Crunch! Takano slams his shin into Reign's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Reign catches Takano right on the button with a cross.
Takano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reign manages to avoid it.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign cracks Takano with an open hand slap.#T1#
Takano swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reign misses its target.
Takano looks to throw a body kick
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reign's knee momentarily.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takano swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Reign was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Takano finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reign throws a leg kick that misses.
Takano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reign blocks a head kick by Takano.
Takano ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takano misses with a low kick.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Takano throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Takano with a jab.
Takano thows a body kick. Reign tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reign is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Takano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takano.
Takano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takano. Reign shrugs it off though.
Takano shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Takano stuns Reign with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Takano scoring well with a low kick there.
Takano slips under a jab from Reign.
Takano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reign scores with a head kick.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takano.
Reign looks for the body kick but Takano saw that one coming. #T3#
Reign moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot by Takano.
Takano connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Takano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reign checks it well.
Takano wants to slow Reign down by chopping away at his legs.
Reign misses with a hook. Takano ducked under it nicely.
Takano throws a hook but Reign avoids it easily.
Takano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Takano.
Takano scores with a shot to the body.
Takano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reign rather than just go for the knockout.
Takano misses with a body kick.
Reign is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takano is looking to slow Reign down with leg kicks.
A big left from Reign misses.
Reign tries to land a body kick
and Takano makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takano jabs Reign to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T4#
Takano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Takano throws a body kick that misses.
Reign on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takano. Takano obviously looking to wear him down.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Takano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Takano.
Reign with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takano to score with a decent uppercut.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Reign.
Reign keeps Takano at a distance using the push kick.
Takano delivers a nice body kick.
Reign takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reign will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Takano. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takano drops Reign with a big left hand! Reign is injured, injured bad! Takano jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshi Takano!
Yoshi Takano is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Yoshi Takano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: ABW 132 Potter - Reign     
Date:   May 22, 2018
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Potter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Potter throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reign.
Reign moves out of range as Potter strikes.
Potter blocks a head kick by Reign.
Jab by Reign.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Potter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign throws a right and a left that Potter avoids nicely.
Potter misses with a hook. Reign ducked under it nicely.
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter pushes Reign away with a front kick.
Potter misses with a body kick.
Potter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reign has time to react.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign misses with a straight left.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick from Potter misses.
Reign checks a low kick from Potter.#T1#
Reign throws a one two combo.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Reign scores with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Reign.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign jabs Potter right on the nose. Potter blinks but takes it well.
Reign throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Potter's head coaches at Heritage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Potter throws a front kick that sends Reign stumbling back into the cage.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Reign blocks a leg kick.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign with a jab.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking. #T2#
Potter tries to land a leg kick but Reign saw it coming and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reign checks the leg kick.
Reign takes a swing at Potter's ribcage but misses.
Reign misses with a series of wild punches.
Potter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Potter throws a nice looking combination but Reign bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Potter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Reign swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reign has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter moves forwards but Reign connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Potter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reign cracks Potter with an open hand slap.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reign's sensitive parts.
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!
A clash of legs there as Reign blocks the low kick.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Potter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reign swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Potter takes one on the button.#T4#
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign checks a low kick from Potter.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Potter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reign is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Potter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign defending well as Potter loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reign darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Potter misses.
Potter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reign blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
Potter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Potter scoring well with a low kick there.
Reign throws a leg kick but Potter moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reign.
Reign scores with a hook.
Reign takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick.
Reign throws a big shot that misses.
Reign tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Potter misses the body punch
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign connects with a jab.
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!
Reign scores with the left hand. Potter knows he should have avoided that one.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter throws a shot from downtown. Reign moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Potter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reign.
Potter misses with a low kick.
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Potter staying out of range there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Potter.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice combination there by Reign.
Reign misses with a double jab.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Potter backing away here, and Reign unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Reign pushes Potter away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Potter counters with a low kick, right behind Reign 's knee.
Reign ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Reign misses with a hook
enabling Potter to counter with a crisp jab.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Potter blocks a jab.
Potter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Potter as he connects with a hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reign lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reign jabs Potter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Reign lands an impressive looking overhand right. Potter doesn't seem phased though.
Reign lands a really nice looking cross but Potter seems unphased.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reign throws a leg kick which misses Potter's front leg but catches the back leg as Potter tries to avoid it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reign. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reign misses with the combination.
Potter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reign misses with a hook. Potter ducked under it nicely.
Reign throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Potter might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Potter keeps Reign at a distance using the push kick.
Good shot there by Reign.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Potter does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reign just misses with a punch to the body.
Potter throws a counter high kick but Reign was just alert enough to avoid it.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Potter jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
Reign misses with a straight left.
Reign takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reign lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Potter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Potter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Potter digs a good body shot into Reign's ribs.
Reign is breathing heavily.
Potter throws a front kick aimed at Reign's knee but Reign avoids it well.
Potter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Potter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reign doesn't seem phased though.
Potter misses with a wild body shot.
Reign takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Potter with a hook.#KD#
Potter lands a big head kick that sends Reign tumbling to the mat! Potter takes a step backwards and waves Reign back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Reign is rocked!
Reign throws a head kick that misses.
Potter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Potter.
Reign blocks the body kick.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter misses with a leg kick.
Reign's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Potter's shoulder, as Potter tries to avoid the shot.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Reign throws out a counter right but Potter avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Potter misses the jab.
Reign tries a quick counter leg kick but Potter is wise to it.
Potter looks to land a left hand but Reign moved out of range nicely.
Potter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Potter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Reign takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Potter staying out of range there.
Potter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice jab there from Reign.
A head kick misses from Potter.
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Potter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice defenses there by Potter.
Reign will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Reign lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Potter throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Reign misses with a hook
and Potter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reign, right into the meat.
Reign checks a leg kick nicely.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Potter. Reign shrugs it off though.
Potter misses with a hook.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Potter
and Reign counters with an outside leg kick.
Potter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Potter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reign.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reign. Reign obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Potter needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Potter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Reign throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reign darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Potter.
Reign takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Potter throws a chopping leg kick but Reign manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Potter misses with a head kick.
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Potter lands a head kick!
Reign connects with a right hand. Potter shakes it off.
Potter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Potter looks to land a body kick but Reign moved away.
Reign scores with a nice body kick.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reign looks to score with a jab to the body but Potter is just out of range.
You can see that Reign has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Potter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reign lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potter circles away quickly and effectively.
Potter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for Reign, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter lands a leg kick that knocks Reign off balance momentarily.
Reign has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Potter.
Reign cracks the inside of Potter's front leg.
Potter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reign moves out of range as Potter throws a body kick.
Reign now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reign misses with a combination
and Potter counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter takes one to the chin there.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Reign looks to land a combination. Potter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reign scores with a head kick. Potter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Potter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reign counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign throws a push kick but Potter slaps the foot to one side.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
No joy there for Potter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Potter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reign takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reign misses with a low kick.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign really 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.
#R4#
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potter counters with a nice body kick.
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Potter.
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.
Potter throws a leg kick but Reign sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reign lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Reign is looking to land body kicks.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign misses with a looping left.
Potter connects with a crisp jab.
Potter tries to score with a low kick but Reign moves his leg out of the way.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Potter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potter fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Reign doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign lands a two punch combo.
Reign is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reign has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Potter.
Potter digs a good hook to Reign's body.
Potter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Potter throws a leg kick but Reign sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reign tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reign.
Potter lands a front kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Potter blocks the leg kick.
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Potter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potter throws a body kick that misses.
Potter throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range. #T2#
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Potter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reign takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Potter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign throws a good cross that connects.
Reign is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Potter.
Potter finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reign connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Reign coming out on top.
Decent striking displayed by Reign there.
Potter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reign throws out the jab.
Potter tried to counter with a leg kick but Reign avoided it.
Potter blocks a jab.
Reign pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A shot to the body from Potter misses
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reign scores with a jab. Potter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reign walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reign avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Potter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
Potter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reign under the eye.
Potter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reign.
Potter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reign just manages to avoid it.
Reign slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Reign checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Potter connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reign bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reign throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Potter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Potter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Potter.
Reign throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reign scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Potter cracks a nice hook into Reign's ribs.
Potter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reign throws out a loose jab but Potter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reign connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Potter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Potter connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Potter connects with a looping right hand.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Potter throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Reign throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reign blocks a head kick by Potter.
Reign looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Reign misses with a hook.
Potter keeps Reign at a distance using the push kick.
Reign takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reign throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Potter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Potter moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Potter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potter.
Potter throws a quick counter head kick but Reign was just out of range.
Potter misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Reign misses its intended target.
Reign lands an overhand right.#T1#
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Potter.
Reign throws a hook to the side of Potter's head but Potter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Potter throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reign connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Potter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reign waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Potter.
Potter throws a wild body kick that Reign sees coming a mile off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Potter. Reign does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reign throws a body punch but Potter moves out of range.
Potter thinks about countering with a body kick.
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Potter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reign throws a leg kick but Potter checks it.
It appears Potter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reign digs a good body shot into Potter's ribs.
Jack Potter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Potter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Potter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Reign. That snapped Potter's head back.
Reign fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potter scores with a punch to the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Potter.
Reign is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Potter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign avoids the head kick by Potter.
Potter moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Potter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reign checks a leg kick.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Potter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Potter throws a sloppy head kick and Reign moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Potter. #T3#
Reign lands a glancing blow to the side of Potter's head.
Reign closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Potter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Potter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Potter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reign has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reign avoids the head kick by Potter.
Reign is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reign checks the leg kick.
Reign moves out of range of the body kick from Potter.
Potter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reign uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reign walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Potter manages to avoid it.
Reign connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Potter - just one landing. #T4#
Potter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reign has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Potter finds it's way round the side to connect with Reign's head.
Reign lands a glancing blow to the side of Potter's head.
Reign checks the leg kick nicely there.
Potter misses with a head kick.
That kick from Potter tenderised Reign's leg. Reign is trying to keep his angry face on.
Potter ducks under a wild hook from Reign.
Potter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Potter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reign sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign lands a two punch combo.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Reign clobbers Potter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reign comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Potter.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Reign.
Well Reign has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign is the new heavyweight champion!
Titan Reign decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: ABW 124 Potter - Bhullar     
Date:   Apr 24, 2018
#R1#
Reign slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reign went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mitchell throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Reign moves into the clinch.
Mitchell lands a nice shot to the body.
Mitchell leaning against his opponent.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign blocks a body shot from Mitchell.
Reign lands a left hand.
Mitchell throws a head punch that misses.
Reign stops a takedown attempt from Mitchell.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Mitchell.
Reign lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reign creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reign lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitchell takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jose Mitchell has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reign stalling in the clinch.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mitchell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reign swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitchell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Mitchell tries to clinch but Reign moves out of range.
Jose Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign scores with a hook.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell looks to score with a jab to the body but Reign is just out of range.
Reign wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reign sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reign was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Titan Reign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reign connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mitchell scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Mitchell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Reign is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reign is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reign looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reign is trying to control the position but Mitchell postures up.
Mitchell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reign has his hands on Mitchell's head, controlling the position.
Reign wants to control the position but Mitchell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Reign trying to control here.
Mitchell looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reign is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mitchell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reign moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4##SUB#
Reign looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign trying to control the position.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reign works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Reign had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mitchell defends it easily.
Mitchell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reign working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Reign keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Mitchell'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.
#R2#
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Reign throws a big counter combination but Mitchell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Reign moves into the clinch.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
Reign working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
A left hand lands to the body for Reign.
Reign lands an uppercut.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign pushes Mitchell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reign - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mitchell lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Reign stalling against the cage.
Reign lands a nice uppercut.
Reign tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Reign.
Reign lands with a left to the head.
Reign is pressed up against the cage. Mitchell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reign down to the mat. Reign avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mitchell takes one on the button.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Mitchell.
Mitchell moves in looking to clinch but Reign pushes him off.
Reign lands with a right hand.
Mitchell misses with a hook. Reign ducked under it nicely.
Reign lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell misses with a body shot
and Mitchell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Reign lands a right hook to the body.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Reign.#CUT#
That has opened up Jose Mitchell's cut even more.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mitchell.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Mitchell.
Reign scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reign looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reign jabs at Mitchell's body.
Reign scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reign wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reign throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reign scores with a leg kick.
Reign lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Nice body punch from Reign. #T3##KD#
Reign lands a left and a right that sends Mitchell crashing to the canvas! Reign dives into mount looking to finish!#SUB#
Reign working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mitchell looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Reign! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Titan Reign!
A pretty intense looking Titan Reign took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

 

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr     
Date:   Mar 20, 2018
#R1#
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trabowski.
Trabowski moves out of range as Reign strikes.
Reign scores with a jab to the body.
Trabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Trabowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trabowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reign scoring well with a low kick there.
Trabowski tries to clinch but Reign moves away
and Reign counters with a thumping low kick.
Trabowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Trabowski on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski is looking to clinch.
Reign fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Trabowski.
Trabowski tries to land a body kick
and Reign counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trabowski throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Reign with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reign is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reign has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
Trabowski tries to land a body kick
and Reign counters with a straight right hand.
Trabowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reign tries to avoid it but Trabowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reign to the ground. Reign escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reign lands with a right hand.
Trabowski tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trabowski looks winded!
Trabowski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reign lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trabowski circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Reign lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Trabowski sprawling to the canvas. Reign follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Trabowski hang on? #CUT#
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Reign 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.
Trabowski is looking to escape.
Reign wants to pass the guard but Trabowski is defending well. #SUB#
Reign is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trabowski defends it well. #T3#
Trabowski tries to roll over but Reign keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reign is looking for submissions but instead, Trabowski has regained full guard.
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reign has gone for a leg lock! Trabowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reign's guard.#REVB#
Trabowski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Reign avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reign can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Trabowski controls the pace.
Trabowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Reign looking for a guillotine here but Trabowski defends easily.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Trabowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Reign is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trabowski defends well.
Reign is trying to control the position but Trabowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski'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##CL2#
Trabowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reign lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
A short right from Trabowski on the inside.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Trabowski.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski looking for a takedown.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Trabowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reign backwards.
Reign is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trabowski can do to turn this around?
Trabowski working aggressively here.
Trabowski blocks a body shot from Reign.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reign on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trabowski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trabowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reign avoids it.
Trabowski wants a takedown.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Reign goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Trabowski misses with an uppercut. Reign saw that one coming.
Trabowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reign swivels and escapes.
Reign connects with a body shot.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trabowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
Reign with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reign throws a shot to the body. #CL#
Reign instigates a clinch.
Reign lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reign is working Trabowski over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Trabowski goes for a takedown attempt but Reign pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trabowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trabowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
Reign punishes Trabowski's body with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Reign. #CL#
Reign has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reign scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reign lands a hook that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
Trabowski fails to pull guard.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a left hand.
Reign throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trabowskis head.
Reign gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trabowski.
A short right from Reign on the inside. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Reign blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reign makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Reign.
A shot in the inside from Trabowski.
Trabowski takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Reign on the inside.
Reign lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Trabowski backwards. #KD#
Reign drops Trabowski with a big right hand! Reign charges in looking to finish - Trabowski manages to keep Reign in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat. #ROC#
Trabowski is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign controlling from the top position.
Trabowski is still in real trouble! Can Reign finish him?
Trabowski keeping moving, preventing Reign from controlling successfully.
Trabowski seems to have recovered his senses.
Trabowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reign passes into half guard. #T4#
Reign looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reign trying to control from half guard but Trabowski is working away.
Reign tries to pass to full mount but Trabowski defends it. #SUB#
Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Reign seems to be working for a kimura but Trabowski defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut.
That's time! Reign's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Reign circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reign counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign stuns Trabowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trabowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reign rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trabowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jakub Trabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Trabowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reign counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign throws a shot to the body.
Reign lands with a good body shot.
Titan Reign is winning the standup battle so far.
Reign fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trabowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trabowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trabowski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reign counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Trabowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Trabowski gets tackled into the cage by Reign. Reign maintains the clinch.
Reign scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reign gets through Trabowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trabowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign lands with a light punch inside.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Trabowski misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Titan Reign has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Reign leaning against his opponent.
Trabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Reign shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reign is pressed up against the cage. Trabowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reign down to the mat. Reign avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reign, right into the meat.
Reign dips to his left and cracks Trabowski with an uppercut!#CL#
Reign moves into range and clinches up with Trabowski.
Reign scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Reign.
Reign lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign scores with a shot to the side of Trabowski's head.
Reign softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reign takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reign pushes Trabowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trabowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reign prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reign fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reign is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trabowski avoids the body shot from Reign.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Reign rushes Trabowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reign misses with a body punch.
Reign lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reign lands with a right to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trabowski misses with a body punch.
Trabowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reign stalls.
Reign lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trabowski being controlled against the cage.
Trabowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reign avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reign gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reign is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reign - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reign seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jakub Trabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titan Reign showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reign 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
The defeated Jakub Trabowski had this to say: 'i want re-match'.

 

Event: ABW 102 Reign - Gonza     
Date:   Jan 30, 2018
#R1#
Gonza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Gonza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reign momentarily.
Gonza misses with a shot to the body
and Reign counters with a good low kick that Gonza was not able to check.
Reign fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gonza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reign throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonza lands with a hook. Reign tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reign doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign checks a low kick from Gonza.
Reign looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Gonza misses with a straight left.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonza scores with a nice head shot.
Gonza misses with an uppercut.
Gonza digs a good hook to Reign's body.
Reign slips a jab from Gonza.
Reign seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gonza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonza throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Reign tries to bum rush Gonza with a series of wild strikes but Gonza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gonza digs a good body shot into Reign's ribs.
Gonza wants to clinch up but Reign keeps it at a distance.
Gonza throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Gonza lands a nice shot to the body.
Reign changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonza missing with a left hand there. Reign was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Reign misses its target.
Gonza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reign ducks right into an uppercut from Gonza.
Reign slips a straight right by Gonza.
Gonza throws a jab when Reign was well out of range.
Reign is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gonza throws the left hand but Reign avoids the punch easily.
Gonza swings for the body but Reign moves out of range.
Gonza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonza works the jab nicely.#T2#
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!
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Reign takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Gonza misses.
Gonza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonza throws a body punch but Reign moves out of range.
Gonza tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reign was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonza.
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Reign throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab from Gonza.
Reign avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gonza throws a hook but Reign avoids it easily.
Gonza just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonza. That did some damage!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gonza.
Jab, jab by Gonza - just one landing. #T3#
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Gonza throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Reign counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reign.
Reign tries to throw a body punch but Gonza avoids it by throwing Reign back against the cage.
Gonza lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gonza throws a punch but it's blocked by Reign.
Gonza misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Reign breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gonza takes a swing at Reign's ribcage but misses.
Gonza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reign moves away.
Reign looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonza tried to score with a low kick but Reign checks it.
Reign appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gonza swings widly with a right hand
and Reign finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reign looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reign had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reign displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonza throws out the jab. #T4#
Gonza scores with a hook to the body. Reign takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reign stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonza.
Gonza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reign.
Gonza's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reign under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonza connects with a leg kick. Reign looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reign misses with a straight right.
Gonza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reign keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonza takes one on the button.
Gonza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Reign tries to keep at a distance but Gonza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reign is looking to break free of the clinch but Gonza has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Captain Gonza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gonza works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonza misses with a low kick.
Gonza throws a looping overhand right but Reign ducks down to avoid it.
Reign fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonza just manages to avoid it.
Gonza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Reign looks for the body kick but Gonza saw that one coming.
Reign lands with a cross.
Gonza throws an off balance right hand
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonza misses with a lunging right hand
and Reign counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Captain Gonza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonza throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Reign to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign moves out of range of the strikes.
Reign throws a hook but Gonza blocks it.
Gonza scores with the left hand. Reign knows he should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Reign misses the target. #T1#
Gonza jabs at Reign's body.
Gonza throws a sloppy body shot
and Reign counters with a leg kick.
Jab by Gonza.
Reign uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonza.
Reign works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gonza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reign doesn't seem bothered though.
Gonza throws out a loose jab but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonza lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonza cracks Reign with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gonza misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonza misses with a hook.
Reign is looking to counter punch.
Gonza scores with the left hand. Reign knows he should have avoided that one.
Gonza tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reign manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Reign was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gonza moves out of range of the leg kick from Reign.#T2#
A jab from Gonza misses.
Reign shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Captain Gonza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reign throws a head kick but Gonza moves out of range.
Gonza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#KD2#
Gonza feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reign sprawling to the canvas! Reign rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonza finish him?! #ROC2#
Reign is rocked!
Gonza moves out of range of the body kick.
Oh Reign is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reign bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Reign blocks the low kick.
Reign swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gonza misses with a hook.
Gonza moves in close and cracks Reign with a massive right hand! Reign, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Gonza!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Captain Gonza!
Captain Gonza is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Captain Gonza rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign     
Date:   Dec 28, 2017
#R1#
McBreezer works the jab nicely.
Reign swings for the body but McBreezer moves out of range.
McBreezer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reign.
McBreezer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McBreezer throws a lazy right hand but Reign sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
McBreezer instigates a clinch.
McBreezer swings wildly with an uppercut but Reign uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Reign.
Nice body punch from Reign.
Reign blocks a body shot from McBreezer.
McBreezer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reign lands a body punch.
Reign lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McBreezer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Reign.
McBreezer is breathing heavily.
Reign stalling in the clinch.
Reign lands a right hand that snaps the head of McBreezer backwards.
Reign lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McBreezer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reign content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBreezer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Our sources have told us that McBreezer has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
McBreezer is trying to force a seperation but Reign has the dominant position.
Reign controlling the action here for a moment.
Reign lands a right hand.
McBreezer working aggressively here.
Reign misses with a punch on the inside.
Reign has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McBreezer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reign can turn it around.
McBreezer misses with a punch to the body.
Reign tries a body shot but McBreezer blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reign.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by McBreezer.
Reign lands a shoulder strike.
Reign slows down the pace here.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by McBreezer.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McBreezer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reign's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reign.
Reign trying to control the position but instead, McBreezer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reign into the cage.#BC2#
Reign breaks the clinch. #T2#
Reign takes a swing at McBreezer's ribcage but misses.
Reign lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reign. That's going to slow McBreezer down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reign with a hook.
McBreezer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reign counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign swings for the body but McBreezer moves out of range.
Reign moves out of range as McBreezer strikes.
McBreezer avoids the head kick by Reign.
Reign checks a leg kick.
Reign tries to counter by closing the distance.
McBreezer loads up on a big right hand but Reign slips the punch.
Krease McBreezer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Reign steps into range and cracks McBreezer with a monster punch that buckles his knees! McBreezer flops backwards and Reign dives into his guard looking to finish! #T3#
Reign preventing the sweep.
McBreezer being controlled here, momentarily.
Reign stands and throws McBreezer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McBreezer is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reign is trying to get an arm triangle but McBreezer is defending well. #SUB2#
Reign thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McBreezer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McBreezer manages to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Reign seems to be working for a kimura but McBreezer defends the submission attempt.
Reign prevents McBreezer from improving his position.
McBreezer is pressing down on Reign's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reign trying to control the position from guard on top but McBreezer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reign advances position into side control!
McBreezer is trying to improve his position.
McBreezer manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McBreezer trying to get back to full guard but Reign takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reign blocks a head kick by McBreezer.
McBreezer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McBreezer tries to bum rush Reign with a series of wild strikes but Reign uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reign keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reign.
McBreezer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McBreezer slips a straight right by Reign.
Reign thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McBreezer if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBreezer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reign tries to land a leg kick but McBreezer saw it coming and moves away.
Reign stuns McBreezer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reign crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McBreezer - the referee stops the clock and Reign gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McBreezer. Reign manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McBreezer just misses with a punch to the body.
Reign looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reign throws a hook but McBreezer avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McBreezer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reign misses with a kick to the body.
McBreezer connects with a solid leg kick.
Reign throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reign scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reign lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Reign - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Reign.
Reign circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McBreezer to the canvas! McBreezer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reign keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titan Reign!
Titan Reign is the new heavyweight champion!
Titan Reign decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

 

Event: ABW 83 Toten - McBreezer II     
Date:   Nov 23, 2017
#R1#
Cobb blocks a jab.
Reign rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cobb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reign throws a lazy body kick
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reign throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking.
Reign missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reign.
Reign feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cobbs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reign misses with a body shot
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Nice defenses there by Cobb.
Cobb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Reign forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Come on Reign - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reign tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Reign jumps guard but Cobb stands there with Reign around his waist. Reign gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reign leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reign fails to land.
Reign misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Reign has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reign can turn it around.
Reign prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
Reign tries to pull guard but Cobb won't allow it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reign.
Reign manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cobb tries to circle away but Reign has him pinned against the cage.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign misses with the head strike.
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb tries to break the clinch but Reign is controlling the position.
Reign misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reign throws a head punch that misses.
Reign fails to pull guard.
Semmy Cobb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Reign.
Reign taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reign is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Reign dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cobb working hard to break the clinch.
Reign displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cobb up against the cage.#BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reign misses with a left hand
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reign connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reign.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reign lands a jab to the nose.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Reign throws a right hand that misses
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reign thuds a left hand into Cobb's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reign throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cobb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reign misses with a body shot.
Cobb went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reign looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Reign misses with an uppercut
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reign misses the target.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign throws a chopping leg kick but Cobb manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titan Reign dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Reign swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
Reign looks for the body kick but Cobb saw that one coming.
Cobb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reign misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobb.
Reign has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reign looks to land a left hand but Cobb moved out of range nicely.
Reign misses with a shot to the body
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reign buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reign misses with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cobb walks into a jab.
Reign dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reign lands a lovely overhand right.
Titan Reign seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Reign cracks Cobb with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reign's corner calls for a 1-2. Reign obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A shot to the body from Reign misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign misses with an uppercut.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Reign scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cobb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reign throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A shot to the body from Reign misses
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign throws a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign lands with a right hand.
Reign throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Reign scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Cobb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb moves out of range as Reign throws a body kick.
Reign lands with an uppercut that bounces Cobb off the cage and back into range.
Reign tries to score with a low kick but Cobb moves his leg out of the way.
A jab lands there for Reign.
Reign swinging wildly here.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Cobb is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reign throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign misses with a leg kick
letting Cobb counter with a right hand.
Reign tries to land a body kick
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reign - that will leave a mark!
Reign swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reign throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cobb blocks a jab.
Reign misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cobb needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Reign tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reign misses with a hook
and Cobb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a three punch combo that has Reign backing up. Reign nods at Cobb to acknowledge the strikes.
Reign throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reign throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick. #T4#
Cobb avoids the body shot from Reign.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign misses with an uppercut. Cobb saw that one coming.
Reign thows a leg kick but Cobb checks it
and Cobb counters with a left and a right that stings Reign.
Semmy Cobb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reign scores with a shot to the body.
Reign throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.
Reign throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Cobb gets tackled into the cage by Reign. Reign maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Titan Reign will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reign misses with a hook to the body
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cobb tries to move into range but Reign moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Reign is predictable there
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reign throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Reign swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reign.
Reign misses with a looping right.
Reign throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reign looks to land a right hand but Cobb moved out of range.
Cobb is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reign swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reign throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reign throws a poor cross that misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reign is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A telegraphed right hand from Reign misses the target.
Reign scores with a body shot.
Reign lands with a right hand.
Reign lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Reign misses
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reign throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Reign closes the distance and clinches.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Reign misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reign is stalling here.
Reign fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reign throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Reign has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Reign's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Cobb breaks from the clinch.
Reign cracks a nice hook into Cobb's ribs.
Reign throws a combination that misses
and Cobb counters with a series of strikes. Reign will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reign throws a hook but Cobb blocks it.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A lazy body kick from Reign
and Reign takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cobb moves out of range as Reign strikes.
Reign throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Reign throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cobb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Reign misses.
Reign swings widly with a right hand
and Cobb counters with a stiff right hand.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reign.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Reign misses.
Reign stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reign misses with a leg kick
and Cobb counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Reign misses
and Cobb cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Cobb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reign looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
The fighters circling - Reign throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reign misses with a lunging right hand
and Cobb counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Semmy Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reign throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Reign throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign misses the shot to the body.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Reign manages to avoid it.
Reign misses with a body punch
and Cobb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reign misses with a left hand
and Cobb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Titan Reign is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reign lands a nice looking body shot.

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 Semmy Cobb.
I think Reign has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Reign!

Titan Reign took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: ABW 75 Diamond Edition     
Date:   Oct 26, 2017
#R1#
Reign swings for the body but Bengtsson moves out of range.
Bengtsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Titan Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reign swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bengtsson wants to clinch.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reign circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bengtsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Reign circles away.
Reign keeps the fight on the outside.
Reign scores with a hook to the body. Bengtsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reign connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Reign is avoiding it.
Reign throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reign paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bengtsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bengtsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bengtsson tries to clinch
and Reign makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Reign avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bengtsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Reign circles away.
A shot to the liver by Reign. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Bengtsson rushes Reign and presses him up against the cage.
Reign scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Bengtsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reign lands a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Eddy Bengtsson has been cut.
Reign tries to throw a body punch but Bengtsson avoids it by throwing Reign back against the cage. #BC2#
Reign breaks from the clinch.
Reign connects with a crisp jab.
Bengtsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reign throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reign throws an overhand right that lands on Bengtsson's shoulder, as Bengtsson tries to avoid the shot.
Reign jabs at Bengtsson's body.
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!
Reign circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bengtsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reign swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reign. Bengtsson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Reign throws a solid leg kick but Bengtsson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reign.
Reign fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reign jabs Bengtsson right on the nose. Bengtsson blinks but takes it well.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Reign lands a big head kick that sends Bengtsson tumbling to the mat! Reign takes a step backwards and waves Bengtsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Bengtsson is rocked!
Reign swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
Oh Bengtsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bengtsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bengtsson is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bengtsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Bengtsson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reign drops Bengtsson with a huge uppercut! Bengtsson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Reign is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titan Reign!

 

Event: ABW 68 Calacon - Suleyman     
Date:   Oct 03, 2017
#R1#
Ure walks into a straight right hand from Reign.
Reign lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reign moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Ure has been cut.
Reign feints and then cracks Ure's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ure down.
We've been hearing reports that Ure has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#KD2#
Reign lands a big head kick that sends Ure tumbling to the mat! Reign takes a step backwards and waves Ure back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reign throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ure stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick from Reign.
Ure is breathing heavily.
Ure takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reign.#ROC2#
Ure is rocked!
Ure throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reign.
Reign wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Reign sends Ure crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Reign is motioning to the referee to let Ure up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Ure is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reign connects with a solid leg kick.
Ure seems to have got his legs back now.
Reign scores with a shot to the body.
Ure walks straight into a right hand from Reign - that's dropped him! Reign jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ure from any more punishment! Ure complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Reign!

 

Event: ABW 55 Athanas - Saltsage     
Date:   Aug 22, 2017
#R1#
White misses with a double jab
letting Reign counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick from Reign.
Reign throws a front kick that sends White stumbling back into the cage.
White looks winded!
White walks into a left hand.
Reign works the jab nicely.
Reign dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on White. That did some damage!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reign ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reign fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Reign feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends White sprawling to the canvas! White rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Reign finish him?! #ROC#
White is rocked!
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
White gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Titan Reign!

 

Event: ABW 47 Athanas - Bush     
Date:   Jul 25, 2017
#R1##TD#
Zinsou looking to score a takedown here. Reign is defending well but Zinsou drives through and ends up in Reign's guard.
Zinsou is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zinsou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zinsou engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zinsou postures up in Reign's guard and throws a big left but Reign blocks it.
Zinsou throws an elbow that misses. Reign uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zinsou's guard. Nice move by Reign!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zinsou pulls Reign in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Reign is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zinsou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zinsou, not yet.
Reign postures up.
Zinsou is pulling down on Reign's head. It's preventing any offense from Reign, at least for the moment.
Reign content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zinsou is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zinsou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reign scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reign keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reign! But no joy.
Zinsou shoots in and drives through. Reign sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zinsou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reign pinned against the cage. Reign gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reign tries a quick counter leg kick but Zinsou is wise to it.#T3#
Zinsou tries for a takedown but Reign circles away easily
and Reign counters with an outside leg kick.
Zinsou shoots and misses
and Reign counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt
and Reign counters with a low kick, right behind Zinsou 's knee.
Reign looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Titan Reign is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
Zinsou walks straight into a right hand from Reign - that's dropped him! Reign jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Zinsou from any more punishment! Zinsou complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Reign!

 

Event: ABW 37 Douglas - Nurmagomedov     
Date:   Jun 29, 2017
#R1#
That kick from Reign tenderised Light's leg. Light is trying to keep his angry face on.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Reign has knocked Light down with a huge combo! Reign steps away and waves a wobbly Light back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Miller Light has been cut.
Light with a poor takedown
and Reign makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reign looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reign feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Light's calf.
Reign misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Light takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reign lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Light needs to keep his hands up - Reign had a free shot at his head there.
Light walks straight into a right hand from Reign - that's dropped him! Reign jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Light from any more punishment! Light complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titan Reign!

 

Event: Angry Birds War 7     
Date:   Apr 20, 2017
#R1#
Baby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Baby's head coaches at Die Trying Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Reign. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reign.
Reign works Baby's body with a nice hook.
Baby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reign avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reign jabs Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reign finds it's way round the side to connect with Baby's head.
Jab from Reign.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baby.
Baby is breathing heavily.
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baby under the eye.
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign lunges at Baby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baby's hand. #KD2#
Reign drops Baby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baby looks back up at him and smiles so Reign waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Baby is rocked!
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Baby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baby under the eye.
A good leg kick by Reign.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign throws an uppercut from hell that sends Baby clean off his feet! He's out cold! Reign stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!

 

 
 
 
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