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Event:
SSG 425 Helvig vs Solo
Date: Jun 01, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 20 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 41 losses; Jaxon Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed pushes Bremner up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Reed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bremner can't fight it off and eventually Reed manages to take the fight to the floor. Bremner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Bremner
Bremner wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed is pushing down on Bremner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bremner is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Reed is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed stalling.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (0) Bremner
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1##SUB#
Reed moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bremner has worked his arm free - good work by Bremner!
Bremner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (5) vs (2) Bremner
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bremner is working for a submission of some sort.
Bremner wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed trying to control here.
Reed tries to roll over but Bremner keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bremner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T2#
Bremner is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (5) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Bremner swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bremner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (5) Bremner
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Bremner looking to control.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (7) Bremner
Bremner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (10) Bremner
Bremner looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Bremner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Bremner has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Bremner looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bremner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bremner wants to take Reed's back here but Reed is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bremner takes Reed's back. Score +3 for taking back: Reed (7) vs (13) Bremner#SUB2#
Bremner working for a choke but Reed is defending well.
Reed just trying to survive but Bremner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Bremner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Reed is trying to break free.
#T5#
Bremner gets his hands free as Reed looks to control. #SUB2#
Bremner has managed to slip his arm under Reed's chin. This could be all over... yep, Reed is tapping out! Submission win for Bremner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaxon Bremner!
Jaxon Bremner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverback Sweatshop for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
SSG 420 Siregar vs Helvig
Date: May 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Vadim Morozov!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morozov goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Morozov drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Morozov
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morozov slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Morozov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Reed is trying to keep Morozov in close.
#SUB#
Reed has his foot on Morozov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morozov works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Morozov 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.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#SUB#
Morozov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reed looking to control.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morozov controls the pace.#T3#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed is really struggling to control Morozov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morozov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reed is looking to sweep but instead, Morozov has passed into half guard.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Morozov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morozov content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is trying to keep Morozov in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morozov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morozov postures up.
#T5#
Morozov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Morozov is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Morozov is proving a slippery customer.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Morozov postures up.
#T6#
Reed 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.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morozov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morozov advances to half guard. #T7#
Morozov stalling.
Reed trying to hold on to Morozov's head to control him but Morozov postures up.
Morozov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morozov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Morozov
Morozov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (4) Morozov#T8#
Morozov tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Reed looking for a guillotine here but Morozov defends easily.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morozov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov being controlled here momentarily.
Morozov wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#T10##SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morozov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (7) Morozov
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Morozov moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (2) vs (9) Morozov
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Morozov wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morozov controlling from mount.
Morozov trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Morozov's lack of action.
#T12#
Morozov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morozov wants to advance to full mount but Reed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Morozov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Morozov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morozov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed pulls Morozov in to control the position.
Reed is trying to hold Morozov in close to prevent damage but Morozov has managed to pass into half guard.
Morozov slows the pace down in half guard. #T14##SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Morozov has control of the leg.
Morozov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed has a hand on Morozov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morozov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (12) Morozov
And that's the end of the fight!
Morozov wins on points by 12 to 2.
Vadim Morozov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 417 Hall vs Laitila
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Paulo Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed rushes Miyao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyao gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miyao pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Miyao clinches. #TD#
Miyao is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Miyao persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Reed
Miyao trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is pulling down on Miyao's head. It's preventing any offense from Miyao, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed 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.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miyao defends well.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Reed throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Miyao escapes and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Miyao keeps moving and retains side control.
Miyao trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Reed is looking for a sweep. Miyao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed moves into full guard.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed looking to control.
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (5) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Miyao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well. #SUB2#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miyao is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold. #T5#
Miyao tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reed is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Reed trying to control from half guard but Miyao is working away. #SUB#
Miyao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Miyao wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Miyao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Miyao is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Miyao is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Reed 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.
Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control but Miyao is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is posturing up here but Miyao has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Reed tries to roll out but it's too tight and Reed has to tap! Slick submission there by Miyao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Miyao!
An out of breath Paulo Miyao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 414 Chai vs Feet
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 36 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed pushes Gaul up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Gaul pulls guard.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed 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.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Gaul gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Gaul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaul works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Gaul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Gaul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gaul stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Gaul#T2#
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul stalling.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Gaul.#T3#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Gaul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gaul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gaul manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed controls Gaul momentarily but Gaul frees himself. #T4#
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pulling down on Gaul's head to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Gaul is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gaul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Gaul
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5##SUB2#
Gaul looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaul controls the position from side control.
It looks like Gaul might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Gaul is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T6#
Gaul is stalling here. Reed is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gaul seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Reed has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (8) Gaul
Gaul is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gaul has one of Reed's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Gaul sneaks back into half guard.
Gaul tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Gaul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T7#
Gaul holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaul manages to get to full guard.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Gaul is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (10) Gaul
Gaul tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaul is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Gaul has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (13) Gaul
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Gaul keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face as Gaul controls the position.
Gaul trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is letting Gaul control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gaul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gaul takes a little break here. Reed wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB2#
Gaul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reed struggling a bit here.#T10#
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Gaul working away.#T11#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gaul in particular looking to stall.
Gaul moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (16) Gaul
Reed tries to hold on but Gaul pushes him away.
Reed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (16) Gaul
Gaul 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.#T12#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Gaul trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Gaul managing to control the position.
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Gaul has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaul tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Gaul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gaul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is really struggling to control Gaul but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is fighting to break Gaul's control of his arms but Gaul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed won't allow Gaul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaul wins on points by 16 to 6.
Lamban Gaul decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 400 Chai vs Itinya
Date: Mar 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Justa Nutz!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nutz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Nutz is quick to defend against it.
Reed is looking to clinch. #CL#
Reed pushes Nutz up against the cage in a clinch.
Nutz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Nutz successfully pulls guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Nutz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutz pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Nutz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving. #T1#
Reed pushes down on Nutz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed 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.
Nutz trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nutz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nutz trying to control from the bottom.
Nutz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz 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.#T2#
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Reed is really struggling to control Nutz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Nutz, not yet.
Nutz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed trying to control but Nutz is working from the bottom.
Nutz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nutz is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Nutz looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Reed won't allow Nutz to sweep him here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Nutz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed wants to control from the top but Nutz keeps moving.
Reed is looking to advance position but Nutz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Nutz
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away. #T4#
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Nutz's attempts to control the action.
Nutz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed just holding on.#T5#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Nutz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nutz wants to control but Reed has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Reed tries to roll over but Nutz keeps him under control.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reed trying to control but Nutz postures up.
#T6#
Reed wants to improve his position but Nutz is controlling well.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Nutz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nutz stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Nutz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T7#
Reed keeping full guard, as Nutz tries to pass. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nutz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nutz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nutz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Nutz wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Nutz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nutz stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position. #T8#
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nutz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Nutz
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed is being controlled here.
Reed is trying to control Nutz's posture but Nutz avoids it.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Nutz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Nutz
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
Reed wants to hold on but Nutz pushes him away.#T10#
Nutz looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nutz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nutz is stalling here but it's allowed Reed to get half guard.
Nutz wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Nutz controlling the action here.
Nutz is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nutz trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close.
#T11#
Nutz wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to control the position but Nutz postures up.
Reed controlling the position.
Nutz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Nutz defends it easily.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nutz is one step ahead there. #T12#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Nutz is proving a slippery customer.
Nutz trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to keep Nutz in close.
Nutz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Nutz
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Nutz works to advance to full mount. Reed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (15) Nutz
Reed wants to control but Nutz is having none of it.#T13#
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nutz controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Nutz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Nutz working for a guillotine from mount but Reed is in no mood to give up.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Nutz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reed has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nutz prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Nutz tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nutz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nutz wins on points by 15 to 0.
A victorious Justa Nutz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 394 Gracias vs Chai
Date: Feb 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 28 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed forces Ibrahim back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Ibrahim has picked Reed up - he's going for a ride! Ibrahim dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed won't allow Ibrahim to pass to mount. #SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ibrahim to get the leverage.
Ibrahim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed trying to control here.
Ibrahim looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibrahim is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed wants to control but Ibrahim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Ibrahim seems content to control.#T1#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reed reverses the position - he's now on top in Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed passes Ibrahim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ibrahim wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Ibrahim is defending well.
#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ibrahim has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Ibrahim tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Ibrahim moves into full guard.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ibrahim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Ibrahim trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in to control the position.
Ibrahim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibrahim's guard.
Ibrahim won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #T5#
Reed not doing much here.
#SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ibrahim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Ibrahim works his way to full guard. Good work.#T6#
Ibrahim keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Ibrahim is keeping the position.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim 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.
Reed being controlled here momentarily.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving. #T7#
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibrahim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Ibrahim looking for a sweep. Not yet Ibrahim, not yet. #SUB2#
Ibrahim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibrahim trying to control the position.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ibrahim is keeping the position for now.
Ibrahim working a defensive guard here.
#T9#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ibrahim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim is controlling Reed's posture.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Reed trying to control but Ibrahim is working from the bottom.
Reed postures up.
#T11#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ibrahim is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reed frees his head nicely. Oh but Ibrahim has switched to an armbar! Reed is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ahmad Ibrahim!
A very excited looking Ahmad Ibrahim 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. |
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Event:
SSG 390 Maximus vs Clubber
Date: Jan 26, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed 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.
Siregar swats away the attempt to clinch by Reed.
Siregar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Siregar tries to clinch up.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Siregar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Siregar has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Siregar
Reed is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#T1#
Siregar passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Siregar keeps him under control.
Siregar controlling the pace.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Siregar preventing the sweep.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Siregar#SUB2#
Siregar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Reed won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Siregar keeps moving.
Reed postures up.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Siregar defends it.
Reed is keen to just control but Siregar is a slippery customer.
Reed passes into side control, despite Siregar's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (2) Siregar
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Siregar takes advantage and regains half guard. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed controlling the pace. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed is trying to control. Siregar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siregar is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siregar avoid being mounted?
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working. #T4#
Siregar is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Siregar looking to control.
Reed won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Siregar trying to control the position.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T5#
Siregar is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Siregar keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Siregar is pulling down on Reed's head. It's preventing any offense from Reed, at least for the moment.
Siregar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siregar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #T6#
Siregar controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar controlling Reed's posture.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Siregar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Siregar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siregar manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Siregar's guard.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Siregar is keeping the position.
Siregar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siregar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siregar holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Siregar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (5) vs (4) Siregar
Reed is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up. #SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Siregar defends it easily.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Siregar is proving a slippery customer.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking to control.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siregar won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (4) Siregar#T10#
Reed wants to pass to mount but Siregar is defending the position.
Reed is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.
Siregar keeping hold of Reed's head, controlling as best he can.
Siregar wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.#T11##SUB2#
Siregar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siregar moves into full guard.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Siregar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (6) Siregar#T12#
Reed has Siregar pulled in close to control his posture.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed looking to control.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siregar is one step ahead there.
Reed pulls Siregar in to control the position.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Reed wants to sweep here but Siregar controlling him for the moment.
Siregar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siregar trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siregar advances to half guard.
Siregar trying to control the pace.
Reed is looking to control Siregar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed is controlling Siregar's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Siregar prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed moves into full guard.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siregar postures up.
#SUB#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siregar defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 387 McCain vs Gracias
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Thiago Cardosi!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cardosi rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Cardosi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Cardosi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Cardosi
Reed is keeping busy.
Cardosi has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Cardosi looking for the choke from the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardosi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T1#
Cardosi content just to control the position here.
Reed just holding on.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Cardosi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Cardosi is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed is not content to let Cardosi control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Cardosi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Cardosi is controlling well.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Cardosi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Reed has his foot on Cardosi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cardosi works his way back into a safe position though.
Cardosi trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardosi tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Cardosi's head to control his posture.
Cardosi pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed trying to control but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cardosi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cardosi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (4) Cardosi
A bit of a pause in the action here. Reed controlling the positon.#SUB#
Cardosi defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cardosi tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Reed is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cardosi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Reed trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Cardosi manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (6) Cardosi
Reed controls Cardosi momentarily but Cardosi frees himself.
Cardosi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reed working for submissions but it's allowed Cardosi to get to half guard.
#T6#
Reed trying to control here.
#SUB#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardosi is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed moves into full guard.
Cardosi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cardosi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Cardosi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cardosi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Reed is trying to keep Cardosi in close.
Reed keeping full guard, as Cardosi tries to pass.
Reed pulls Cardosi in to control the position. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cardosi pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T9#
Cardosi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed wants to control the action here but instead Cardosi manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (9) Cardosi
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi postures up.
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cardosi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Reed tries to hold on but Cardosi pushes him away.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Cardosi works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Cardosi
My spies in The Forge 👊 inform me that Cardosi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cardosi fails to advance to Reed's back.
Reed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (12) Cardosi
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Cardosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Cardosi looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardosi, not yet.
Cardosi is trying to keep Reed in close.
Cardosi wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Cardosi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Reed is now in half guard.
Cardosi tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to take a breather but Cardosi is having none of it.
Cardosi wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cardosi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cardosi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Thiago Cardosi was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'. |
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Event:
SSG 380 Maximus vs Gabenagus
Date: Dec 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Matsuda Takeshi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Takeshi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#CL2#
Reed gets a clinch. #TD#
Takeshi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takeshi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.#T1#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Takeshi moves into full guard.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeshi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Takeshi keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Takeshi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (2) vs (0) Reed
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Takeshi passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeshi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeshi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (2) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed working for the choke.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Takeshi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Takeshi for a finish. #T4#
Takeshi turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (4) Reed
Takeshi trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Takeshi is aware though and is defending well.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takeshi defends well.
Reed looking to control.
#T5#
Takeshi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control the position.
Takeshi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Takeshi preventing the sweep.
Takeshi advances to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Takeshi is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Takeshi trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Takeshi wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it. #SUB#
Takeshi is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Takeshi content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Takeshi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Takeshi eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Takeshi has control of the leg.
Takeshi wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T8##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Takeshi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takeshi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (4) vs (6) Reed
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (6) Reed
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takeshi is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (6) vs (8) Reed
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Takeshi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (8) Reed#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeshi to get the leverage. #SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Takeshi from controlling successfully.
Takeshi forces his way into half guard.
Takeshi prevents Reed from improving his position.#T10##SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Takeshi is taking a breather. Reed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Takeshi seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Takeshi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Takeshi 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.
#SUB#
Takeshi is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeshi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (8) vs (10) Reed
Takeshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeshi, not yet.
Reed wants to control from the top but Takeshi keeps moving. #T12#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Takeshi is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Takeshi controls Reed momentarily but Reed frees himself.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Takeshi looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
Takeshi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeshi (10) vs (10) Reed
Reed has Takeshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed wants to sweep here but Takeshi controlling him for the moment.
Takeshi advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeshi (13) vs (10) Reed#T14#
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Takeshi off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takeshi (13) vs (14) Reed
Takeshi trying to control the action but Reed just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Takeshi's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for the choke from the back.
Reed has the hooks in. Takeshi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takeshi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reed.
Takeshi tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 14 to 13.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 378 Ozymandias vs Clubber
Date: Dec 15, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Pavel Sova! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Sova clinches.
Sova wants a takedown.
Sova gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Sova is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Sova manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sova (2) vs (0) Reed
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sova pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Sova is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Sova stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sova (5) vs (0) Reed
Sova taking a break here but Reed is having none of it and regains half guard. #T2#
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Sova seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Sova wants to work for an arm triangle but Reed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sova trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control here.
Sova is taking a breather. Reed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sova is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Sova is taking a breather. Reed says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reed wants to improve his position but Sova is controlling well.
#SUB#
Sova is looking for a kimura here.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Sova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Sova has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Reed defend it? Sova steps over the head and cranks it - Reed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Sova!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pavel Sova!
A victorious Pavel Sova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 376 Helvig vs Chai
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 32 losses; Jaxon Bremner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bremner wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bremner moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Reed has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bremner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bremner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Bremner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bremner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bremner jumps guard but Reed stands there with Bremner around his waist. Bremner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Bremner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Bremner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bremner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (0) vs (3) Reed#T1##SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reed wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Reed working away.#SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Bremner is defending well.
Reed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bremner! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bremner (0) vs (5) Reed#T2#
Bremner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (5) Reed
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bremner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (2) vs (7) Reed
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed postures up.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bremner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB#
Bremner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Bremner.
Bremner is trying to keep Reed in close.
#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bremner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Bremner up and slammed him! Bremner can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (10) Reed#T4#
Reed wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bremner tries to improve position but can't.
Bremner is not content to let Reed control the position.
Bremner tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.#T5#
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bremner is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner tries to bench press Reed off him but Reed keeps the position. #T6#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Bremner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bremner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bremner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bremner is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Bremner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bremner regains half guard.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bremner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Reed manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (2) vs (13) Reed
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bremner is looking to escape.
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Bremner is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bremner has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Bremner (2) vs (16) Reed
Bremner wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Bremner fending off the submission attempt from Reed. #SUB2#
Reed patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bremner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Reed.
Bremner tries to escape but Reed has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Reed trying to control momentarily.
Bremner tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Bremner staying busy and making it hard for Reed to control.
Bremner tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Bremner is working hard here to advance position.
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Bremner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (16) Reed
Bremner preventing the sweep.
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (4) vs (18) Reed#T10##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bremner defends it well.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard but Reed has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bremner (4) vs (21) Reed
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reed has hold of Bremner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bremner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reed wants to control the pace but Bremner is squirming around nicely.
Bremner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T11##SUB2#
Reed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bremner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bremner gets back to half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Bremner defends it.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Bremner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Bremner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bremner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Reed trying to control from Bremner's half guard. Bremner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bremner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed wants to control from the top but Bremner keeps moving. #T13#
Bremner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Bremner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Bremner keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bremner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Bremner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bremner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bremner (6) vs (21) Reed#T14##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bremner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but Bremner defends it easily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Bremner from controlling successfully.
Bremner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bremner trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bremner is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 21 to 6.
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 375 Finn vs Helvig
Date: Dec 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 31 losses; Lamban Gaul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gaul gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gaul tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Gaul wants the takedown. Reed is fighting it off but Gaul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reed's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (0) Reed
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaul gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed pulls Gaul in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Reed keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaul tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed 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.
Gaul will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Gaul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gaul works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Reed gets full guard.
Gaul looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Gaul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul working a defensive guard here.
#T3##SUB2#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gaul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gaul has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (2) Reed
Gaul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Reed is trying to control the position but Gaul postures up. #T4#
Gaul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed gets full guard.
Gaul wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaul can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gaul looking to pass the guard.
Gaul controlling from the top position. #T5#
Gaul trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gaul (4) vs (4) Reed
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Gaul.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (7) Reed
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaul keeps working. #T6#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaul is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed working away.#T7#
Reed controls the position.
Gaul gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gaul is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (10) Reed
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Reed avoids the attempt from Gaul to control.
Reed fails to take his opponent's back.
Gaul is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gaul gets back to half guard.
Reed wants to control but Gaul is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Gaul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gaul is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gaul wants to get back to full guard but Reed has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (13) Reed
Gaul manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Gaul trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Gaul is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed trying to control the action but Gaul is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaul manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gaul is controlling Reed's posture.#T11#
Gaul is trying to keep Reed in close.
Gaul working a defensive guard but Reed manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gaul (4) vs (16) Reed
Gaul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Gaul gets back to full guard.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Gaul is retaining full guard. #T12#
Gaul trying to control the position.
Gaul wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaul keeps moving.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaul's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed keeps trying to improve his position.
Reed trying to control but Gaul is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gaul has an active guard here but Reed has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gaul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed. #T14##SUB2#
Gaul is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Gaul trying to control but Reed postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 16 to 4.
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 368 Gabenagus vs Chai
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Binsar Siregar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Siregar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reed is trying to keep an underhook but Siregar manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siregar (2) vs (0) Reed
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed wants to control but Siregar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siregar is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siregar wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (5) vs (0) Reed
Siregar avoids the attempt from Reed to control.#T1#
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Siregar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Siregar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Siregar wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
Siregar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siregar is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Siregar looking to secure an arm triangle but Reed defends it well.
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3##SUB#
Siregar 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siregar is aware though and is defending well.
Reed controls Siregar momentarily but Siregar frees himself.
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control the position.
Siregar stands and throws Reed's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed stops Siregar from passing to mount.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siregar is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Siregar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Siregar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reed dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (8) vs (2) Reed#T5#
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siregar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Siregar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (10) vs (2) Reed
Siregar trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siregar looking to pass the guard.
Reed is trying to keep Siregar in close.
#T6#
Reed keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass. #SUB#
Siregar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siregar (10) vs (6) Reed
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T7##SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar controls the position for a moment.
Siregar is looking to reverse the position.
Siregar struggling a bit here.#T8#
Reed trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siregar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siregar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siregar keeps working. #SUB2#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T9#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Siregar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Siregar takes advantage and regains half guard.
Siregar is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siregar is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Reed is thwarting Siregar's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Siregar is trying to get back to full guard.
Siregar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Siregar is looking to improve his position.
Siregar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reed trying to control but Siregar is working from the bottom.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siregar is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Siregar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reed stacks Siregar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Reed! Score +3 for passing guard: Siregar (10) vs (9) Reed#T11#
Reed tries to advance to mount but Siregar denies him.
Reed trying to control the position but Siregar is working away. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Siregar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed trying to control the action but Siregar is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Siregar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siregar tries to bench press Reed off him but Reed keeps the position. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siregar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reed's guard! Nice work there by Siregar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siregar (12) vs (9) Reed
Siregar passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siregar is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Siregar has control of the leg. #T13##SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Siregar 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.
#SUB#
Siregar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siregar is just content to waste time from the top position. Reed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T14#
Reed is trying to control the position but Siregar postures up.
Reed keeping full guard, as Siregar tries to pass.
Siregar being controlled here momentarily.
Siregar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siregar preventing the sweep.
Siregar pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siregar takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Binsar Siregar thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 366 Hlervu vs Borgia
Date: Nov 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Mike Hunt! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunt. Hunt gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Hunt looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hunt (2) vs (0) Reed#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hunt in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt not doing much here.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy.
#T2#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Hunt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Hunt is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hunt prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is still trying to improve position.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Hunt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but Hunt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (5) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Reed working to try and regain half guard.
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reed tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
Reed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ground Zero Workout Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reed wants to control but Hunt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hunt trying to control the pace.
Reed trying to control here.
#T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Hunt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt uses his free foot to push down on Reed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: Hunt (8) vs (0) Reed
Hunt takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Reed is working to get back to half guard.
Hunt looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar but Reed turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (8) vs (2) Reed
Hunt looking to control.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T10#
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Hunt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hunt (10) vs (2) Reed
Reed looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Reed managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed pulls Hunt in close to prevent any damage.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T12#
Reed is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hunt is now in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed won't allow Hunt to pass to mount.
Reed trying to control here.
Hunt trying to control the pace. #T13#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Hunt has control of the leg.
Reed is looking to control Hunt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Hunt trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hunt looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Hunt trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Hunt content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Mike Hunt looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Which way to the fat chicks? Wooooooooooo!'. |
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Event:
SSG 363 Feet vs Chai
Date: Oct 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 21 losses; Hand Solo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Solo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Solo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Solo
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control Solo's posture but Solo avoids it.
Reed 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed isn't going anywhere.
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Solo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Solo is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Solo tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Solo moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (7) Solo
Reed sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Solo controls the pace.
Reed looking to control.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Solo stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Solo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Solo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (10) Solo
Solo is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Solo working away.#T5#
Reed prevents Solo from improving position.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Solo keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed being controlled for a moment. #T6#
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Reed keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Reed looking for subs from the bottom but Solo mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (13) Solo
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed tries to hold on but Solo pushes him away.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Solo manages to capitalize on a mistake by Reed to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (16) Solo#T8##SUB2#
Reed showing good submission defense here.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape the position.
Reed trying to control the action but Solo just sinks the hooks in.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Solo is riding his opponent, not letting Reed buck him off.
Solo is not going to allow Reed to sit and survive in this position.
Solo has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip.
Reed tries to escape but Solo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed trying to control the hands but Solo breaks the grip. #T10#
Solo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Let's hope that Solo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Solo.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Solo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (19) Solo
Solo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed looks to move to half guard but instead Solo has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (21) Solo#T12#
Reed tries to lock up and control but Solo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Solo controlling the position easily from mount.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Solo isn't that keen on the idea.
Solo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Solo has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Reed reaches up to try and control the position but Solo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Reed rolls and tries to escape and now Solo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (24) Solo
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Solo avoiding Reed 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Solo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reed knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reed for a finish.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed is trying to break free.
Solo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Reed's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo wins on points by 24 to 0.
Hand Solo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 358 Hlervu vs Ozymandias
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Yasalmibaal tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yasalmibaal goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed tries to clinch up but Yasalmibaal circles away and keeps his distance.
Yasalmibaal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Yasalmibaal ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yasalmibaal looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odaishah Yasalmibaal. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Yasalmibaal has picked Reed up - he's going for a ride! Yasalmibaal dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed tries to roll over but Yasalmibaal keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yasalmibaal is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yasalmibaal is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Reed is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yasalmibaal rolls with it to try and escape but Reed cranks on the arm and Yasalmibaal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
A very excited looking Tommy Reed 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. |
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Event:
SSG 353 Hall vs Hlervu
Date: Sep 22, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lian Belmiro!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Reed forces Belmiro back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Reed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Belmiro
Belmiro gets back to full guard.
Belmiro pulls Reed in to control the position.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belmiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Belmiro 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.#SUB2#
Belmiro working for submissions but it's allowed Reed to get to half guard.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Belmiro is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Belmiro is defending it quite comfortably.
Belmiro wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
#T1#
Belmiro keeps trying to improve his position.
Reed is keen to just control but Belmiro is a slippery customer.
Belmiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Belmiro is trying to keep Reed in close.
Reed pushes down on Belmiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed trying to control the pace. #T2#
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Belmiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed is pressing down on Belmiro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Belmiro is holding on for now.
Belmiro moves into full guard.
Belmiro trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Belmiro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Belmiro has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Belmiro
Belmiro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Belmiro#T3##SUB2#
Belmiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Belmiro is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed tries to bench press Belmiro off him but Belmiro keeps the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belmiro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmiro's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (6) vs (5) Belmiro#T4#
Belmiro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Belmiro can't escape the position.
Belmiro is still trying to improve position.
Belmiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Belmiro sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Belmiro defends it well. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Belmiro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belmiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Belmiro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Belmiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Belmiro keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Belmiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (7) Belmiro
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belmiro trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Belmiro looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (7) Belmiro
Reed wants to control from the top but Belmiro keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Belmiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Reed is looking to pass into half guard but Belmiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belmiro is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (9) Belmiro
Reed wants to sweep here but Belmiro controlling him for the moment.
Reed pulls Belmiro in close to prevent any damage.
Belmiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Belmiro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Belmiro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Belmiro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (8) vs (12) Belmiro
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (10) vs (12) Belmiro
Reed wants to control but Belmiro is keeping him busy.
Belmiro trying to control but Reed postures up.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Belmiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Belmiro tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Belmiro is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Reed has latched onto it... Big trouble! Reed pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Belmiro is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 350 Ottke vs Macker
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Ahmad Ibrahim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed clinches up with Ibrahim and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (4) vs (0) Ibrahim
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Ibrahim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ibrahim struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ibrahim manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ibrahim manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed won't allow Ibrahim to sweep him here.
Ibrahim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Reed is controlling Ibrahim's posture.
Reed 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.
Ibrahim passes Reed's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ibrahim is working away from the top position though.
Ibrahim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Ibrahim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Ibrahim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Ibrahim eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Ibrahim trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed manages to get to full guard.
Ibrahim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ibrahim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Ibrahim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ibrahim trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Ibrahim stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ibrahim from controlling successfully. #T6#
Ibrahim looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (2) Ibrahim
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ibrahim keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ibrahim looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ibrahim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ibrahim.#T7#
Reed 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.
Ibrahim is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ibrahim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Ibrahim in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (4) Ibrahim
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (6) vs (7) Ibrahim
Reed seems a little lost for a moment, as Ibrahim dominates the positioning.#T8##SUB2#
Ibrahim is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Ibrahim controlling the position.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Ibrahim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Reed is trying to improve his position.#T9#
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim laying and praying for a moment but Reed takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ibrahim is controlling the pace.
Ibrahim is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Ibrahim controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Ibrahim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Ibrahim seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ibrahim pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Reed tries to roll over but Ibrahim keeps him under control.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control the pace.
Ibrahim trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away. #SUB2#
Ibrahim is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ibrahim. #T12#
Reed gets full guard.
Ibrahim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim preventing the sweep. #T13#
Reed is trying to keep Ibrahim in close.
Ibrahim tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ibrahim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ibrahim is proving a slippery customer.
Ibrahim wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Ibrahim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (6) vs (10) Ibrahim#T14#
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ibrahim trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Reed tries to bench press Ibrahim off him but Ibrahim keeps the position.
Reed seems a little lost for a moment, as Ibrahim dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ibrahim swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ibrahim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (8) vs (10) Ibrahim
Reed wants to control from the top but Ibrahim keeps moving.
Ibrahim looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim wins on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Ahmad Ibrahim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 342 Bar vs Gomes
Date: Aug 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 55 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Reed clinches with his opponent.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ottke.
Reed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ottke prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Ottke's takedown attempt.
Ottke is looking for a takedown.
Tommy Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.#TD2#
Ottke has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reed regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Ottke
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed is trying to control the position but Ottke postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Reed working a defensive guard but Ottke passes into half guard.
Ottke is controlling the pace.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Ottke is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ottke is aware though and is defending well.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Ottke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3##SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ottke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Reed looking for subs off his back but Ottke has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reed gets back to full guard.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6##SUB#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ottke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Ottke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ottke is one step ahead there.
Ottke passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Reed wants to control but Ottke passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Ottke
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ottke just content to control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed is trying to escape the position but Ottke is controlling the position. #T8#
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Ottke with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ottke prevents Reed from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ottke seems content to control.#T9#
Ottke is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Ottke tries to pass to full mount but Reed defends it.
Ottke controlling the pace. #T10#
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed is looking to control Ottke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Ottke has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Ottke
Ottke wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ottke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed is trying to control Ottke's posture but Ottke avoids it.
Reed tries to bench press Ottke off him but Ottke keeps the position. #T12#
Reed wants to control but Ottke postures up.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Ottke keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed is letting Ottke control him for a moment.
Ottke tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reed's legs.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ottke moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (10) Ottke#T13#
Ottke controlling from the full mount.
Reed tries to lock up and control but Ottke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reed is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ottke sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Ottke avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
Ottke controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Rolf Ottke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 336 Solo vs Finn
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siregar tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Siregar has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siregar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Siregar dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Siregar
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reed is looking to cinch up a triangle. Siregar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Reed's body to avoid the submission. Reed has instead reached around Siregar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Reed arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 329 Feet vs Finn
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Elvul closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reed quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (0) vs (2) Elvul
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Elvul is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed is pressing down on Elvul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed is trying to control the position but Elvul postures up.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Elvul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed looking to control.
Elvul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Elvul sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reed has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Reed controls Elvul momentarily but Elvul frees himself.
Elvul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Elvul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed gets full guard.#T3#
Reed wants to control but Elvul passes easily into half guard.
Elvul not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to control Elvul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Elvul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Elvul prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is trying to control but Elvul passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (5) Elvul
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is trying to escape the position but Elvul is controlling the position. #T5#
Reed is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it.
Elvul just content to control the position.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Elvul is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Elvul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Reed is not content to let Elvul control the position.
Elvul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reed is trying to control Elvul's posture but Elvul avoids it.
Elvul happy to just control the position for now. #T7#
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed is letting Elvul control him for a moment.
Reed manages to get back to half guard.
Elvul is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Elvul content to control rather than advance.
Reed wants to improve his position but Elvul is controlling well.
#T8#
Elvul trying to control the pace.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Elvul is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#T9#
Reed is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elvul passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (0) vs (8) Elvul
Elvul tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Reed tries to buck Elvul off but Elvul is having none of it.#T10#
Elvul slows the pace down.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#T11#
Elvul advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Reed (0) vs (10) Elvul
Elvul takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Elvul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Elvul forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Reed (0) vs (13) Elvul
Elvul controlling well, preventing Reed from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Elvul looking for the RNC. #T13#
Elvul tries to get the hooks in deep but Reed pushed the leg off.
Reed looking to control the position.
Elvul trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Elvul.
Elvul doesn't have the hooks in and Reed manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (13) Elvul#T14#
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Elvul pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvul wins on points by 13 to 2.
Our winner, Dreynos Elvul, 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. |
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Event:
SSG 321 Octavio vs Bar
Date: Jun 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 11 losses; Stsyapan Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Reed clinches up against the cage.
Chai is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Chai jumps guard.
Chai is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (0) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed 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.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chai's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Chai (2) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Reed has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chai is in bad spot here.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Reed looking to break Chai's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Chai remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chai just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Reed is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into Reed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
Chai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reed has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chai has managed to get both his arms back between Reed's legs - danger averted.
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (7) vs (4) Reed
Chai taking a breather here.
Chai seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Chai is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chai has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Chai (9) vs (4) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Reed sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Chai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chai postures up.
Reed pulls Chai in close to his closed guard and prevents Chai from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Chai preventing the sweep.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (12) vs (4) Reed
Reed tries to buck Chai off but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chai's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Reed is in trouble now - Chai has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (15) vs (4) Reed
Chai looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed is controlling an arm, preventing Chai from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Reed is squirming around, avoiding Chai's attempts to control the action.
Chai controlling from mount.
Chai continues to stall.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chai seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Reed is holding on tight.
Reed wants to hold on but Chai pushes him away.#T8#
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed is looking to get to half guard.
Chai controlling the pace for now.
Chai's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed is looking to improve his position but Chai isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Chai pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Chai prevents Reed from getting the reversal.
Chai controlling from mount.
Reed bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (15) vs (6) Reed
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #T10#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Chai trying to control the position here.
Reed trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Chai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T11#
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (17) vs (6) Reed
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed controlling the position.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed is trying to control the position but Chai postures up. #T12#
Chai pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by Chai.
Chai slows the pace down in half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T13#
Chai frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (20) vs (6) Reed
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Chai has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reed is now in Chai's guard. A big mistake from Chai there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (20) vs (8) Reed
Chai keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chai haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai 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.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chai takes the fight on points by 20 to 8.
Stsyapan Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 319 Edison vs Soderberg
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Pavel Sova!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Reed turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (4) vs (0) Sova
Sova is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sova wants to control but Reed postures up.
Sova is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sova is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Reed trying to control the action but Sova is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sova is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sova is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Sova gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sova tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed wants to free his trapped foot but Sova is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away.
Sova 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.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova gets full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed postures up.
Sova is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (2) Sova#T4#
Sova is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Sova is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sova wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed is controlling Sova's trapped leg to prevent Sova from advancing to side control.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Sova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Sova trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed wants to control but Sova is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sova tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sova not doing much here.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Sova works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sova prevents Reed from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sova is one step ahead there.
Sova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Reed has his foot on Sova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sova works his way back into a safe position though.
Sova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Sova wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (2) Sova
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sova wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sova manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reed has Sova in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (4) Sova#SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T8#
Sova won't allow Reed to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sova drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (10) vs (4) Sova
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Sova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Sova is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Reed laying and praying for a moment but Sova takes advantage and regains half guard.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Sova is trying to get back to full guard.#T10##SUB#
Sova is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Sova wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Sova keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work. #T11#
Reed is looking to advance position but Sova won't allow it.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Sova is working away. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sova has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reed prevents Sova from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12##SUB2#
Sova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily.
Reed trying to control from Sova's half guard. Sova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Sova tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Sova wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Sova is trying is best to control the position here.
Sova is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sova trying to control the position.
Reed is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Sova is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sova is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed trying to control but Sova is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sova is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (10) vs (6) Sova
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 311 McCain vs Macker
Date: Jun 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Hand Solo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Solo is defending well.
Hand Solo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Solo stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
#TD#
Solo has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Solo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Solo dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (0) Reed
Solo preventing the sweep.
Solo controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed is trying to control the position but Solo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Solo stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Solo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Solo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Solo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Solo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Solo trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Solo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Solo (2) vs (2) Reed
Solo keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T4#
Solo pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Solo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Reed puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Reed moves into full mount! Solo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (2) vs (5) Reed
Solo holds on for dear life.
Reed tries to control but Solo wriggling away.
Reed is trying to control here but Solo has managed to regain half guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed is keen to just control but Solo is a slippery customer.
Solo is trying to get back to full guard.
Solo trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#T6#
Reed trying to control the action but Solo is working from the bottom.
Reed is stalling here. Solo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Reed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Solo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Solo (6) vs (5) Reed
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed prevents Solo from improving position.
Solo works to advance to full mount. Reed defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Solo (8) vs (5) Reed#T7#
Reed is trying to reverse the position but instead Solo has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Solo (11) vs (5) Reed
Solo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reed doesn't escape. #SUB#
Reed preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Solo.
Solo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T8#
Reed is keeping busy.
Reed is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Solo looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Solo tries to get the hooks in deep but Reed pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Solo controlling the positon.
Reed staying busy and making it hard for Solo to control. #T9#
Solo controlling well, preventing Reed from escaping the position.
Reed just looking to survive in the bad position.
Reed is trying to break free.
Reed just trying to survive but Solo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Solo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Solo controls the position.#T10#
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Solo has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Solo is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Solo has control of the leg.
Solo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Solo is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Solo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reed trying to control here.
Well, if Solo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Solo trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away. #T12#
Reed gets back to full guard.
Solo content to stall in guard here.
Reed 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.
Solo wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T13##SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Solo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Solo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed wants to control but Solo passes easily into half guard.
#SUB#
Solo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reed doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Solo. #T14#
Solo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reed is looking to control Solo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed wants to control the action here but instead Solo manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Solo (14) vs (5) Reed
And that's the end of the fight!
Solo takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
A very excited looking Hand Solo 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. |
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Event:
SSG 303 Johnson vs Macker
Date: May 12, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Stix Itinya!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Itinya has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Itinya
Itinya keeps control of the position easily here as Reed tries to buck him off.
Itinya keeps control of the position as Reed tries to break free.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed controlling Itinya 's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to roll but Itinya sticks to his back.
Itinya is trying to stick to Reed's back but Reed is turning into Itinya. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Itinya's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reed. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (4) Itinya
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Itinya is keeping the position for now.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed trying to control but Itinya is working from the bottom.
Itinya looking to control.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Itinya swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Reed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Itinya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Itinya has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (6) Itinya#T2##SUB#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Itinya stacks Reed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (9) Itinya
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Itinya trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Itinya controls the position from side control.#T3#
Itinya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed regains half guard.#T4#
Reed trying to control but Itinya postures up.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Itinya is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed wants to sweep but Itinya has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (12) Itinya
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (12) Itinya
Reed is trying to control. Itinya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Itinya trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Itinya keeps working. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Itinya is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Itinya! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (12) Itinya
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Itinya is looking to escape.
Itinya doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T6#
Itinya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Itinya wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Itinya has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Itinya is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed wants to control from the top but Itinya keeps moving. #T7#
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Itinya keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed postures up.
#T8##SUB#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Itinya slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (7) vs (14) Itinya
Itinya preventing the sweep.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up.
Itinya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Itinya not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed is trying to control the position but Itinya postures up. #T9#
Reed managing to control the position.
Reed is trying to keep Itinya in close.
Itinya preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T10##SUB#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Itinya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Itinya has moved into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Itinya not doing much here.
Reed wants to improve his position but Itinya is controlling well.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Itinya is working away from the top position though.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Itinya wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Itinya seems content to control.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Itinya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed tries to roll over but Itinya keeps him under control.#T13##SUB#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Itinya has control of the leg.
Itinya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.#T14#
Itinya slips nicely into half guard.
Reed is pressing down on Itinya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed 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.
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Itinya controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Reed working for a triangle but Itinya defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itinya wins on points by 14 to 7.
An out of breath Stix Itinya thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 301 Feet vs Ottke
Date: May 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCain stops a takedown attempt from Reed.
#TD2#
Reed lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Reed
Reed is controlling the pace.
McCain controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCain defends it well. #T1#
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McCain (4) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed tries to control McCain's body but McCain pushes him off. Reed squirms to his side and now McCain has his back! Score +3 for taking back: McCain (7) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Reed rolls, trying to escape but McCain keeps control of the position.
McCain trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Reed doesn't escape.
Reed tries to break free.
#T2#
Reed is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
McCain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Reed trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain controlling from the back.
Reed can't escape the position.
McCain controls the position.#T3#
Reed tries to escape but McCain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Reed actively working from the bottom here.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Reed manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Reed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCain 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 Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Reed
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.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McCain in particular looking to stall.
Reed is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCain is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
McCain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Reed has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McCain should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reed has tightened it up now! McCain should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Reed!
Our winner, Tommy Reed, 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. |
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Event:
SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 52 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed darts in and clinches Ottke up against the cage.
Reed wants to take the fight to the mat but Ottke manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reed wants a takedown but no success here.
Reed 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.#TD#
Reed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ottke regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed won't allow Ottke to sweep him here.
Ottke has his hands on Reed's head, controlling the position.
Reed stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position. #T2#
Ottke keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Ottke controlling the position.
Ottke working a defensive guard here.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ottke wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed pushes down on Ottke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4##SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ottke sees it coming and defends easily.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Reed wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reed trying to control from Ottke's half guard. Ottke has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed is fighting to break Ottke's control of his arms but Ottke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ottke dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Ottke is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed trying to control the position.
Ottke stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#T7#
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ottke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ottke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed is trying to hold Ottke in close to prevent damage but Ottke has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Reed with the active half guard here but Ottke passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Ottke#T8#
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Ottke slows the pace down.
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (5) Ottke#T9#
Reed trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Ottke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage.
Ottke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ottke is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Ottke trying to control from the bottom.
Reed trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Reed prevents Ottke from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
#T11#
Ottke is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ottke is controlling Reed's trapped leg to prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Ottke trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ottke is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Reed is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ottke as he works his way to full guard.
#T12#
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Reed stalling away here and it's allowed Ottke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ottke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there.
Reed trying to control but Ottke is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ottke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving.
Ottke is adopting a defensive guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ottke wins on points by 5 to 4.
Rolf Ottke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SSG 292 Dew vs Macker
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bulla Marden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Reed moves in looking to clinch but Marden pushes him off.
Marden shoots in for a double leg but Reed sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Marden scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (0) Reed
Reed wants to sweep here but Marden controlling him for the moment.
Marden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Marden has moved into half guard.
Marden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Marden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Marden sits in half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Marden controlling the action here.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Marden is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Marden controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marden is working away from the top position though.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marden controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed is trying to keep Marden in close.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marden is now in half guard.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
#T4#
Reed tries to roll over but Marden keeps him under control.#SUB#
Marden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Marden eventually gives up the hold.
Marden not doing much here.
Reed trying to control but Marden postures up.
Reed is pressing down on Marden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marden is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Marden is stalling in the full guard.
Marden seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Reed for as long as he can get away with.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marden's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (2) vs (2) Reed
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marden is keeping the position for now.
Marden can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marden makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marden.#T6#
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed forces his way into half guard.#T7#
Reed trying to control from Marden's half guard. Marden has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Marden keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Marden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Marden up and slammed him! Marden can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Marden (2) vs (5) Reed
Marden is not content to let Reed control the position.
Marden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reed is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Marden (2) vs (7) Reed#T8#
Reed wants to control the pace but Marden is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Marden is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marden (4) vs (7) Reed
Marden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T9#
Marden wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself.
Reed controlling Marden's posture.
Marden trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marden trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed controls Marden momentarily but Marden frees himself. #T10#
Marden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Marden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reed! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marden (4) vs (11) Reed
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Marden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Marden is defending well.
Marden is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at EMP WORLDCLASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Marden is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
A victorious Tommy Reed thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Drake Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Reed doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Johnson gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Reed (0) vs (4) Johnson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well. #T1#
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reed has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Reed. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (4) Johnson#SUB#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reed trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson is letting Reed control him for a moment.
Reed trying to control the position but Johnson is working away. #SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Reed goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reed but great work by Johnson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (4) vs (8) Johnson
Reed is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well. #SUB2#
Johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reed has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Reed tries to buck Johnson off but Johnson is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reed tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Reed is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Reed tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Johnson controlling from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (6) vs (8) Johnson
Reed passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (9) vs (8) Johnson
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Johnson has an active guard here but Reed has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Reed trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Reed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Reed (9) vs (12) Johnson
Reed struggling a bit here.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T10##SUB2#
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Reed wants to control but Johnson postures up.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Johnson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reed's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Johnson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Reed is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Johnson!
Drake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 273 Maximus vs Borgia
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Odaishah Yasalmibaal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed clinches up with Yasalmibaal and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yasalmibaal pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Reed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Reed gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (0) vs (2) Reed
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Yasalmibaal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (2) Reed
Reed trying to control the hands but Yasalmibaal won't let him. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal is looking for a choke. Reed gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Reed manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (4) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed passes into half guard. #T1#
Yasalmibaal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yasalmibaal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Reed seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Yasalmibaal has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Yasalmibaal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (7) Reed#SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasalmibaal seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
Reed wants to control but Yasalmibaal is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is defending well. #T3#
Yasalmibaal is not content to let Reed control the position. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reed advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (9) Reed
Yasalmibaal sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Yasalmibaal is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Reed moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Yasalmibaal. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (12) Reed
Yasalmibaal is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yasalmibaal prevents Reed from moving into mount.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yasalmibaal has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Reed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T5#
Yasalmibaal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reed trying to control the action but Yasalmibaal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T6##SUB2#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura but Yasalmibaal is defending well.
Reed tries to move to mount but Yasalmibaal blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Reed gets to mount! Yasalmibaal was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (14) Reed
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed trying to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it. #T8##SUB2#
Reed working for a submission but Yasalmibaal is keeping him at bay.
Reed fails to move to back control.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yasalmibaal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed controlling from mount. #T9#
Reed trying to control but Yasalmibaal is having none of it.
Yasalmibaal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Yasalmibaal looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Yasalmibaal (4) vs (17) Reed#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Reed is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T10#
Yasalmibaal rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
Yasalmibaal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Reed.
#SUB2#
Reed is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Yasalmibaal is defending well though. Reed let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Yasalmibaal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a rear naked choke here but Yasalmibaal reverses the position brilliantly into Reed's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (17) Reed
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yasalmibaal has passed into half guard!
Reed moves into full guard.
#T12#
Yasalmibaal looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (6) vs (19) Reed
Reed wants to control from the top but Yasalmibaal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Reed drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yasalmibaal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yasalmibaal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yasalmibaal! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (19) Reed
Reed is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yasalmibaal off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yasalmibaal (10) vs (23) Reed
Reed keeps control of the position as Yasalmibaal tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a choke. Yasalmibaal gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Yasalmibaal manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yasalmibaal (12) vs (23) Reed
Reed wants to improve his position but instead Yasalmibaal has moved into half guard.
Yasalmibaal prevents Reed from improving his position.#T14#
Yasalmibaal moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yasalmibaal (15) vs (23) Reed
Reed struggling a bit here.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 23 to 15.
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 263 Johnson vs Solo
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
McCain scores with a takedown into Reed's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (2) vs (0) Reed
McCain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McCain 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.#SUB2#
Reed has his foot on McCain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCain works his way back into a safe position though.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Reed wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McCain is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to get back to full guard but McCain takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed is looking to improve his position but McCain isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Reed tries to hold on but McCain postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reed wants to hold on but McCain pushes him away.
McCain is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Reed is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: McCain (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by McCain.
Reed staying busy and making it hard for McCain to control.
McCain has good solid back control here. #T2##SUB#
McCain working for a choke but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to break free.
Reed trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
McCain keeps control of the position easily here as Reed tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Reed breaks McCain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (8) vs (2) Reed
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reed prevents McCain from improving his position.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T4##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but McCain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage.
McCain moves into full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
McCain 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.
McCain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (2) Reed
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (10) vs (4) Reed
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T6#
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
McCain managing to control the position.
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Reed trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain 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.#SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McCain dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (4) Reed#SUB2#
McCain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (12) vs (6) Reed
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCain keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass. #T9#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain has control of Reed's left arm, preventing Reed from doing any damage.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (6) Reed#T10#
Reed is trying to control the position but McCain postures up.
Reed is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (14) vs (8) Reed
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
McCain wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T11##SUB#
McCain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCain has control of Reed's left arm, preventing Reed from doing any damage.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Reed is stalling in the full guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! McCain slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McCain (16) vs (8) Reed
Reed can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#T13#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
McCain sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain takes the fight on points by 16 to 8.
A relieved looking John McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 256 McCain vs Marden
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Reed clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Elvul manages to pull guard.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Elvul is positioning himself well to prevent Reed advancing to mount.
Reed is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
Elvul is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Reed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elvul defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to stall here but Elvul recovers full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Elvul is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
Elvul keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Elvul wants to hit a sweep here but Reed passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Elvul there! Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (3) Reed#T3#
Reed wants to control the pace but Elvul is squirming around nicely.
Elvul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elvul controlling the position well. #SUB#
Elvul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elvul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Reed stalling.
Reed works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Elvul (0) vs (6) Reed#T5#
Reed wants to take a breather but Elvul manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Reed.
Reed advances to half guard.
Reed is looking to advance position but Elvul won't allow it.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Elvul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elvul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Elvul's legs - danger averted.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reed wants to control from the top but Elvul keeps moving.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elvul working a defensive guard here.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Reed trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Elvul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reed is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reed defends it easily.
Reed trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom. #T8#
Elvul looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elvul dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (6) Reed#SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Elvul frees his head nicely. Oh but Reed has switched to an armbar! Elvul is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tommy Reed!
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 250 Makarov vs Maximus
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Skystalker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Reed is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Skystalker to the mat. Skystalker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Skystalker
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed 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.
Skystalker looking for a sweep. Not yet Skystalker, not yet.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Skystalker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reed trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Skystalker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving.
Skystalker is trying to keep Reed in close.
#SUB#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! Skystalker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skystalker manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Skystalker's guard.
Reed preventing the sweep.
Reed wants to control from the top but Skystalker keeps moving. #T2#
Reed is fighting to break Skystalker's control of his arms but Skystalker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reed avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skystalker wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Skystalker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed stays in close to Skystalker's body and controls the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Skystalker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Skystalker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed trying to control but Skystalker is working from the bottom.
Reed advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (5) vs (0) Skystalker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skystalker is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reed wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skystalker, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Skystalker is trying to control Reed's posture but Reed avoids it.
Skystalker manages to get back to half guard.
Skystalker wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Skystalker is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Skystalker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skystalker is trying to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Skystalker wants to get back to full guard.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away. #T6#
Skystalker tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Skystalker is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Skystalker tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg. #SUB#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker is not content to let Reed control the position.
Skystalker trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Skystalker is working away. #T8#
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Skystalker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skystalker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (8) vs (0) Skystalker#SUB#
Reed has control of Skystalker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Skystalker regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Skystalker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Reed (11) vs (0) Skystalker#T9#
Skystalker wants to control his opponent's hands but Reed gets his hands free.
Skystalker tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for the choke from the back position but Skystalker is controlling his hands well.
Skystalker rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Reed tightening his grip on Skystalker, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Reed working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T10##SUB#
Skystalker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Skystalker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Reed doesn't have the hooks in and Skystalker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (11) vs (2) Skystalker
Skystalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skystalker is one step ahead there.
Skystalker advances to half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Skystalker keeps him under control.#T11#
Skystalker wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
Reed tries to roll over but Skystalker keeps him under control.
Reed trying to hold on to Skystalker's head to control him but Skystalker postures up.
#SUB2#
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
Skystalker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Skystalker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skystalker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Reed's thigh. Reed counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (13) vs (2) Skystalker
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed is thwarting Skystalker's attempts to control the position.#T13##SUB#
Reed has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Skystalker defend it? Reed steps over the head and cranks it - Skystalker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 240 Ozymandias vs Pushkin
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Bon Adrien De Moncey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed rushes De Moncey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
De Moncey drags the fight down to the ground.
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Reed postures up. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for a guillotine here but Reed defends easily.
De Moncey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Moncey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but De Moncey is retaining full guard.
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reed trying to control but De Moncey is working from the bottom.
De Moncey wants to improve his position but instead Reed has moved into half guard.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
De Moncey is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Reed is pressing down on De Moncey's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Moncey is holding on for now. #SUB#
De Moncey looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but De Moncey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #T3#
Reed wants to take a breather but De Moncey is having none of it.
De Moncey is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! De Moncey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Moncey manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into De Moncey's guard.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from De Moncey.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed postures up.
#T4##SUB#
De Moncey is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from De Moncey.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Moncey wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but De Moncey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Moncey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Reed wants to control from the top but De Moncey keeps moving.
De Moncey is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reed looking to pass the guard. #T6#
De Moncey trying to control the position.
#SUB#
De Moncey working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reed has passed into half guard!
De Moncey wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
De Moncey is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is controlling the pace.
Reed moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (3) Reed#T7#
Reed trying to control the position but De Moncey is working away.
Reed taking a break here but De Moncey is having none of it and regains half guard.
Reed wants to pass the guard but De Moncey is defending well.
Reed with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8##SUB2#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Moncey (0) vs (6) Reed#T9#
Reed controlling from the full mount.
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
Reed controlling the pace for now. #T10#
De Moncey is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But De Moncey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from De Moncey! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Moncey (2) vs (6) Reed#SUB2#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T11#
De Moncey trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
De Moncey controlling from the top position.
Reed trying to control the position.
De Moncey trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
#T12##SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De Moncey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De Moncey won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Moncey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
De Moncey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T13#
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Moncey is one step ahead there.
Reed trying to control the position here.
De Moncey wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to keep De Moncey in close.
De Moncey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Moncey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14##SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Moncey is aware though and is defending well.
Reed looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Moncey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Moncey from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Reed wins on points by 6 to 2.
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 228 Hunt vs Kersikov
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 50 losses; Arm Breaker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Breaker wants a takedown but no success here.
Reed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Breaker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Reed gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Breaker (0) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Breaker (0) vs (5) Reed
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Reed tries to control but Breaker wriggling away.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
Reed moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Breaker (0) vs (8) Reed
Breaker trying to control the hands but Reed breaks the grip.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Breaker is staying busy.#SUB2#
Reed looking for the choke from the back. #T2#
Reed keeps control of the position as Breaker tries to break free.
What can Breaker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Breaker can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for the choke from the back position but Breaker is controlling his hands well.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Breaker is staying busy.#SUB2#
Reed has got one arm under Breaker's chin. This could be trouble... Breaker trying to control the other hand but Reed gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Breaker has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Drake Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Johnson pulls Reed into guard.
#SUB#
Johnson working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
Reed controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Reed is sitting in close to Johnson's body. Johnson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Reed is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Reed is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Johnson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drake Johnson!
A very excited looking Drake Johnson 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. |
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Event:
SSG 213 Majere vs Makarov
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tommy Reed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Ibasour Sershurrapal!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Sershurrapal can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Reed works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (0) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal being controlled here, momentarily.
Sershurrapal keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reed defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to control but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T1#
Reed content to stall in guard here.
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Sershurrapal keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sershurrapal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Sershurrapal's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed wants to control from the top but Sershurrapal keeps moving.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Reed wants to pass the guard but Sershurrapal is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sershurrapal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed is pushing down on Sershurrapal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sershurrapal is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reed stalling away here and it's allowed Sershurrapal to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Reed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Sershurrapal slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (2) vs (2) Sershurrapal#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sershurrapal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (2) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Reed (4) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T5#
Sershurrapal tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Sershurrapal defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
Reed trying to control the action but Sershurrapal is working from the bottom. #T6#
Reed prevents Sershurrapal from improving his position.#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sershurrapal is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed trying to control the pace.
Sershurrapal tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reed has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (7) vs (5) Sershurrapal#T7#
Reed controlling his opponent.
Sershurrapal tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sershurrapal is looking to escape. #T8#
Sershurrapal is trying to escape the mount.
Sershurrapal has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Reed's lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (10) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Sershurrapal gets back to half guard.#T9#
Reed wants to take a breather but Sershurrapal is having none of it. #SUB#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sershurrapal sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed wants to control but Sershurrapal is keeping him busy.
Reed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sershurrapal! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (13) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Sershurrapal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sershurrapal is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Sershurrapal is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sershurrapal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reed pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sershurrapal actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sershurrapal looking for subs from the bottom but Reed mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Reed (16) vs (5) Sershurrapal
Reed wants to control the pace but Sershurrapal is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Sershurrapal doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Siam is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Siam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Siam manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Reed#SUB2#
Reed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Siam 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 Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
Reed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Siam is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Reed trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siam has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam taking a breather here.
Siam tries to move to mount but Reed blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Siam taking a breather here.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
Reed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (10) vs (0) Reed#T5#
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is trying to escape the mount but Siam keeps good control and instead manages to take Reed's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (0) Reed
Siam has good solid back control here.
Reed tries to escape the position.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Reed looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reed is really stuck here.
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Siam has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (16) vs (0) Reed
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (18) vs (0) Reed
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reed wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (21) vs (0) Reed
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.#T9#
Reed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Reed.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (21) vs (2) Reed
Siam pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reed trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T10#
Siam pulls Reed in to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam 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.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T11#
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reed is looking to pass into half guard but Siam pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Siam is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (23) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siam stacks Reed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (26) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to control but Siam manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (29) vs (2) Reed
Reed is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
What can Reed do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Reed's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Reed do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Reed is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Reed is in bad spot here.
Reed trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Reed can't escape the position.
#T14#
Siam not allowing Reed to control his hands.
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Siam is not going to allow Reed to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SFL 151 | McKraken vs Petrov
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nouveau.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Nouveau ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nouveau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Nouveau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Nouveau persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nouveau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a hook.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nouveau slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nouveau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Nouveau has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reed gets through Nouveau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nouveau.
Reed works on Nouveau's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Reed. #BC2#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Nouveau tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nouveau manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Nouveau moves away and avoids it.
Nouveau half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Nouveau.
A left and a right from Reed both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nouveau gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Reed misses the jab.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed throws the left hand but Nouveau avoids the punch easily.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Nouveau moved out of range.
Nouveau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reed tries to avoid it but Nouveau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reed to the ground. Reed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jab from Reed.
Nouveau slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nouveau moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Nouveau slips the punch.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nouveau staying out of range there.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nouveau was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Nouveau shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reed pinned against the cage. Reed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Nouveau dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Nouveau needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Nouveau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed digs a good hook to Nouveau's body.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nouveau.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed feints a jab promting Nouveau to slip. Reed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nouveau slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#TD#
Nouveau shoots in and bounces Reed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nouveau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nouveau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Nouveau from controlling successfully.
Nouveau is really struggling to control Reed but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nouveau won't allow Reed to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nouveau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Reed is trying to keep Nouveau in close.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nouveau throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Nouveau moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed throws a right hand that Nouveau ducks under and follows up with a left that Nouveau also avoids with ease.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice shot by Reed.#T3#
Reed looks to throw the jab but Nouveau is out of range.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nouveau half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nouveau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Nouveau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.
Nouveau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nouveau trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nouveau won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nouveau is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Nouveau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nouveau postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nouveau slips a jab from Reed.#TD#
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nouveau was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Nouveau swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nouveau's guard.
Theodore Nouveau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau tries to strike from the bottom.
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Nouveau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nouveau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Nouveau wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
Nouveau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nouveau pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nouveau keeping hold of Reed's head, controlling as best he can.
Nouveau wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Nouveau defends the submission attempt.
Nouveau wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Nouveau is blocking nicely.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nouveau or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad. #T3#
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Nouveau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nouveau's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nouveau scrambles back to his feet.
Nouveau has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Reed throws a series of punches but Nouveau moves out of range.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reed but Reed pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nouveau keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Nouveau is looking for a counter combo.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Nouveau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nouveau moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nouveau. Nouveau circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Nouveau.
Reed throws a series of punches but Nouveau avoids them all with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tommy Reed thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'. |
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Event:
SFL 146 | Grandis vs Petrov
Date: Mar 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lavigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses the jab.
Lavigne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed swings for the body but Lavigne moves out of range.
Lavigne throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Lavigne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lavigne motions for Reed to come forward. Lavigne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Lavigne tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavigne lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Lavigne shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavigne connects with a leg kick.
Lavigne connects with an inside leg kick.
Lavigne avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Lavigne jabs at Reed's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lavigne 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 Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lavigne throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed lands a nice hook to Lavigne's body. Lavigne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lavigne backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Lavigne finds it's target.
Lavigne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lavigne on the side of the head.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Lavigne.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Lavigne scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed clobbers Lavigne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed throws a hook but Lavigne blocks it.
Good leg kick by Lavigne.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lavigne.
A counter left hand to the body from Lavigne misses its target.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Lavigne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed misses with the combination.
Lavigne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavigne throws out a powerful jab.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lavigne momentarily.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Lavigne.
Reed avoids the body shot from Lavigne.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Nice defenses there by Lavigne.
Lavigne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavigne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
Gervais Lavigne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lavigne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Lavigne counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavigne is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lavigne.
Lavigne misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Lavigne misses with a body shot.
Lavigne is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Lavigne throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Lavigne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Lavigne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lavigne jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Lavigne throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Lavigne only half commits.
Reed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lavigne counters with a thumping low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Lavigne slips the punch.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lavigne throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavigne.
Lavigne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavigne misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Lavigne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lavigne.
Lavigne thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Reed will probably get the nod.
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#
Lavigne with the inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Lavigne is out of range.
Lavigne fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lavigne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed stuns Lavigne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands a jab.
Lavigne moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavigne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lavigne lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
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!
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lavigne scoring well with a low kick there.
Lavigne moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Lavigne seems unphased.
#T1#
Lavigne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavigne misses with a wild body shot.
Lavigne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lavigne.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lavigne throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Lavigne is out of range.
Lavigne tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
A jab from Reed misses.
Lavigne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lavigne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Lavigne's ribs.
Lavigne takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lavigne doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed walks into a left hand. #T2#
Lavigne wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Lavigne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lavigne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavigne. Lavigne obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
That kick from Lavigne tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavigne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Lavigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Lavigne throws a leg kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Lavigne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws a body punch but Lavigne moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavigne. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Lavigne.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lavigne counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T3#
Lavigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Lavigne lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Lavigne moves away and avoids it.
Reed stuns Lavigne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lavigne jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Lavigne looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lavigne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavigne. That's going to slow Reed down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavigne misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavigne sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lavigne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Lavigne appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
Lavigne throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed connects with a jab.
Lavigne avoids the body shot from Reed.
Lavigne fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Lavigne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lavigne.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavigne.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Lavigne defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavigne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavigne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed walks into a jab.
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 Gervais Lavigne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lavigne scores with a leg kick.
Lavigne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavigne thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Lavigne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavigne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lavigne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lavigne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Lavigne misses.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavigne ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Lavigne scores with a leg kick.
Lavigne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lavigne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lavigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Lavigne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavigne was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed throws a right and a left that Lavigne avoids nicely.
Lavigne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Lavigne tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Lavigne had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lavigne.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavigne scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Lavigne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lavigne misses the target.
Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Lavigne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lavigne on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lavigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
Lavigne digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lavigne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lavigne.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavigne is just out of range.
Lavigne throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lavigne fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Lavigne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lavigne throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lavigne scores with a head kick. Reed tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lavigne misses with a shot to the body
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Lavigne tried to counter with a leg kick but Reed avoided it.
Lavigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lavigne. Lavigne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lavigne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws the left hand but Lavigne avoids the punch easily.
Lavigne feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy body shot
and Lavigne counters with a thumping low kick.
Lavigne misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Lavigne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Lavigne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lavigne avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavigne.
Lavigne throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Reed lands a jab.
A cross from Lavigne lands.
Lavigne is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Lavigne connects with an inside leg kick.
Lavigne lands a slapping body shot.
Lavigne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Lavigne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 Gervais Lavigne.
Well Lavigne 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gervais Lavigne!
Gervais Lavigne thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SFL 142 | Fire Trudeau
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Reed blocks the body kick.
River throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.#TD#
River closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - River lands in his opponent's guard.
Reed pushes River off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands with a cross.
River throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
River tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a nice body shot.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed stuffs the takedown.
River tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
River lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
River waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed throws a counter combo.
River's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling River to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed dodges the punch combination from River.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
#T2#
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River lands with a right hand.
River lands with an overhand left.
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bernhard River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
River 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.
Reed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
River is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed misses with a hook.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by River.
Reed throws a jab when River was well out of range.
River ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
River scores with a jab.#T3#
River displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #TD#
River shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. River is aware though and is defending well.
River trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is pulling down on River's head. It's preventing any offense from River, at least for the moment.
River looking to pass the guard.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but River defends it easily.
#T4#
River trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
River 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.
River won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed controlling the position.
Reed wants to hit a sweep here but River passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reed there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernhard River 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#
River throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A lazy left from River finds it's target.
Reed lands a jab to River's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
River scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
River getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed avoids the body shot from River.
River is looking to land body kicks.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
River throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reed's waist but Reed gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing River off to one side.
River avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a jab.
River needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Reed dodges the punch combination from River.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent River stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed cracks River with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by River.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
River scores with a shot to the body.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
River has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
River takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River jabs at Reed's body.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
River is looking to counter punch.
River moves out of range as Reed strikes.
River thumps Reed with a low kick.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed jabs at River's body.
A big right from River misses.
River lands an overhand right.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River avoids the body shot from Reed.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed clobbers River with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck River on the side of the head.
River throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Nice jab there from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed throws a series of punches but River moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River takes a jab right on the kisser.
River throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
River instigates a clinch.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but River has him pressed against the cage.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
Reed is leaning against River and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
River jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. River gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernhard River. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and River counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
River misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed 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.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and River counters with a two punch combo.
River lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
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 Bernhard River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River tries to pull guard but Reed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
River tries to work over Reed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but River was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Reed is looking for the big counter here.
Nice jab there from River.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and River counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by River.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River blocking some punches.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
River digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Reed misses with the head strike.
#TD#
River gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bernhard River overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but River is proving a slippery customer.
River is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
River wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed managing to control the position.
River controlling from the top position. #T2#
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but River is one step ahead there.
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
River working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed passes River's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
River looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reed takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed River's head. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
River tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Reed is trying to control. River wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed not doing much here.
#SUB#
River looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.#TD#
Reed gets caught flat footed, as River shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but River can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
River throwing strikes but missing.
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 Bernhard River.
Well River 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernhard River!
A victorious Bernhard River thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SFL 137 | Aloha
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed swings for the body but Kemonito moves out of range.
Kemonito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Kemonito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed with a hook.
No joy there for Kemonito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kemonito counters with a left to the body.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kemonito doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito moves out of range of the strikes.
Kemonito avoids the body shot from Reed.
It looked like Kemonito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Kemonito tries to counter with a takedown but Reed is quick to defend against it.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Kemonito on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
Kemonito closes the distance and clinches.
Reed pushes Kemonito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kemonito goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Kemonito has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kemonito's elbow.
Kemonito has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Kemonito. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed gets through Kemonito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Kemonito controls the action.
Kemonito drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kemonito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Kemonito's head but Kemonito sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kemonito quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Reed takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemonito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reed throws a series of punches but Kemonito avoids them all with ease.
Kemonito half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Reed backs away, Kemonito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kemonito moves away.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3#
Kemonito displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Kemonito seems unphased.
Kemonito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed throws the left hand but Kemonito avoids the punch easily.
Kemonito throws a big counter combination but Reed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kemonito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kemonito slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kemonito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed swings for the body but Kemonito moves out of range.
As Reed backs away, Kemonito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemonito.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kemonito shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Reed lands a jab to Kemonito's midsection.
Nice shot by Reed.
Kemonito avoids the body shot from Reed.
A quick step to the side and Kemonito tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD#
Kemonito gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice strikes from Kemonito there.
Kemonito working the head and body with strikes.
Kemonito is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kemonito connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Kemonito closes the distance and clinches.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemonito holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kemonito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Reed.
Kemonito tries to score a body lock takedown but Reed shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reed prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Kemonito. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Reed misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kemonito moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kemonito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kemonito counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
A big left from Reed misses.
Kemonito feinted with a counter takedown.
Kemonito defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reed has Kemonito pushed against the cage.
Kemonito lands a shoulder strike.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kemonito backwards.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed is pressed up against the cage. Kemonito has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reed down to the mat. Reed avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kemonito is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Reed tries to get set, Kemonito tries to push him back and clinch up but Reed manages to avoid the attempt.
Reed scores with a jab.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kemonito's hands.
Juan Kemonito is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Reed.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemonito manages to avoid it.#CL#
Kemonito takes the fight into the clinch.
Kemonito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kemonito wants a takedown.
Reed working aggressively here.
Kemonito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito prevents Reed from breaking the clinch.
Reed lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Kemonito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reed is defending well.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Kemonito lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed tries to break free but Kemonito pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Kemonito has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reed clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reed can't escape the position.
Kemonito lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kemonito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Reed just trying to survive but Kemonito is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kemonito scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Reed is looking for a way out.
Kemonito is landing with strikes. Reed can't take much more of this.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reed cracks Kemonito with a good jab.
Reed with a hook.
Kemonito fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemonito.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Kemonito is looking to counter the offense by Reed and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses.
Reed tries to bum rush Kemonito with a series of wild strikes but Kemonito uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kemonito is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kemonito manages to avoid it.
Kemonito throws a big counter combination but Reed scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kemonito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKemonito.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Kemonito counters with a good, hard body kick but Reed shrugs it off.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Kemonito saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
It looked like Kemonito was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kemonito was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Kemonito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kemonito avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed digs a good body shot into Kemonito's ribs.
Reed takes a swing at Kemonito's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Reed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kemonito is looking to counter the offense by Reed and move into the clinch.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kemonito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Kemonito was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kemonito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
A big right from Reed misses.
Kemonito takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kemonito slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a one two combo.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kemonito tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
Kemonito slips a straight right by Reed.
Kemonito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kemonito.
Juan Kemonito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed misses with a hook.#T4#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kemonito.
A punch lands to the side of Kemonito 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kemonito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed dips to his left and cracks Kemonito with an uppercut!
Reed throws a body punch but Kemonito moves out of range.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
Reed throws a hook but Kemonito blocks it.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kemonito ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Kemonito changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 130 | Emminence
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but One has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reed is trying to force a seperation but One has the dominant position.
One throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
One'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.
I was talking to One's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reed lands a hook to the side of the head.
One lands a good knee to the midsection. Reed won't want to take too many of those.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
One stalling.
One slowing the pace effectively.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reed has One pressed against the cage.
Reed dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.#BC#
One breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed throws a hook but One blocks it.
Reed lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as One backs up against the cage.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a swing at One's ribcage but misses.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from One.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed sizes up One with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting One counter with a right hand.
One takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
One is looking to clinch.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed avoids the body shot from One.
#T3#
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
One defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
One seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and One counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a body shot.
One moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed throws the left hand but One avoids the punch easily.
One wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but One was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
One cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. One looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4##CL#
One gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
One instigates a clinch.
Reed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ones head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Reed presses One against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed stalling against the cage.
Reed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
One lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Reed avoiding damage as One throws knees to the body.
One scores a nice knee to the body.
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
That's time! One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but One circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One wants to clinch.
Reed 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.
Reed lunges at One with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by One's hand.
A right-left combo lands from Reed.
One keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
One fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Reed thuds his right hand into One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
One tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from Reed misses.
One gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#One is rocked!
Reed lands with a cross.
Oh One is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed dips to his left and cracks One with an uppercut!
Reed misses the jab.#T2#
Reed falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and One counters by clinching up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
One manages to break the clinch.
One takes a body punch but keeps moving.
One seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
One has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
One breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
One is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
One ducks under a wild hook from Reed.#T3#
One fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and One counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
One taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
One tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
A cross from Reed lands.
Reed clobbers One with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by One.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
One looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
#T4#
One slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed throws a hook but One blocks it.
One tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
One is looking to clinch.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
One needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
One moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
One misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces One off the cage and back into range.
Reed misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and One counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by One.
One is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now One has his back to the cage.
One tries to land a knee to the head but Reed blocks with his arms.
One prevents a body shot from Reed. #BC2#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
One misses with a takedown attempt - Reed sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by One.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
One shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
One takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Reed moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
One moves to clinch but Reed breaks away
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
One drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
One dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
As Reed tries to get set, One tries to push him back and clinch up but Reed manages to avoid the attempt.
One dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on One's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for New Breed One. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Reed has knocked One down with a huge combo! Reed steps away and waves a wobbly One back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but One manages to avoid it.
One is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but One ducks down to avoid it.
One went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
One shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. One gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Jab, jab by One - just one landing.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Donk. Reed catches One right on the button with a cross.
Reed throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and One counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC#
One escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
One slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
One is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
New Breed One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
One moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by One.
Reed throws out a counter right but One avoids it with no problem.
Reed scores with a body shot.
One moves away from the strike by Reed.
One avoids the body shot from Reed.
As Reed tries to get set, One tries to push him back and clinch up but Reed manages to avoid the attempt.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but One is just out of range.
One ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
One is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
One tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
SFL 117 | Finnish Tax Season
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Grandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Grandis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Reed.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grandis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed.
Grandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grandis throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Grandis.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grandis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grandis lands a hook that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Grandis working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is trying to drag Grandis to the mat but Grandis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grandis misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Grandis controls the action.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Reed. #BC#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Grandis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grandis lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed avoids the head kick by Grandis.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grandis misses with a wild body shot.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grandis was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Grandis tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Grandis sprawls and moves away.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Grandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed slips a straight right by Grandis.#T2#
Grandis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grandis pinned against the cage. Grandis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reed throws a series of punches but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grandis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
Grandis lands a jab.
Robert Grandis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed checks a low kick from Grandis.
Grandis scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Grandis saw that one coming.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grandis doesn't seem bothered though.
Grandis lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grandis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grandis on the side of the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but Grandis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Grandis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Grandis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grandis wants it to stay on the feet.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis misses with a leg kick.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grandis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grandis flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Grandis is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Grandis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Grandis is just out of range.
Reed misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert Grandis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Grandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Grandis's belly button to the back.
Grandis has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Reed slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Grandis.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed tries for a takedown but Grandis circles away easily
enabling Grandis to counter with a crisp jab.
Grandis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Grandis missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Grandis.
Reed misses the jab.
Grandis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.#T1#
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Grandis counters with a straight right hand.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grandiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Grandis ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grandis misses with a body shot.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed misses with a combination
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed throws a combination that misses
and Grandis 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.
Reed throws a hook but Grandis blocks it.#T2#
Grandis just misses with a punch to the body.
Grandis scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Grandis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Robert Grandis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Grandis slips the punch.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grandis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Grandis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Grandis tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grandis. #T3#
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Grandis counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Grandis counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed thuds his right hand into Grandis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grandis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Grandis lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grandis misses with an uppercut.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grandis sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Grandis avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Grandis counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reed duly obliges.
Grandis throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range. #T4#
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Grandis.
Grandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed avoids the body shot from Grandis.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Grandis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grandis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown. Grandis tries to sprawl out of it but Reed keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Grandis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed throws a body punch but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Grandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grandis defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Grandis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Grandis settles back down.
Grandis misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Grandis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Grandis 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#
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Grandis counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grandis feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Nice defenses there by Grandis.
Grandis misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grandis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Grandis moves away and avoids it.
Grandis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grandis moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grandis.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Grandis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Reed misses with a right hand
letting Grandis counter with a right hand.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Grandis there.
Reed tries for a takedown but Grandis circles away easily
and Grandis counters with a left to the body.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Grandis as he jumps to the side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grandis - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grandis. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grandis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grandis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grandis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grandis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grandis cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grandis misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a hook but Grandis avoids it easily.
Grandis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
Reed swings for the body but Grandis moves out of range.
Grandis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Grandis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grandis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grandis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Grandis dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Grandis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grandis.
Good shot there by Grandis.
Grandis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grandis.
Grandis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grandis is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grandis.
Grandis tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Grandis defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Grandis.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grandis. Grandis obviously looking to wear him down.
Grandis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grandis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Grandis tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Grandis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grandis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Robert Grandis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grandis manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Grandis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grandis 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Grandis!
Robert Grandis decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SFL 111 | Sitsongrit vs Payer
Date: Oct 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but McKraken is just out of range.
McKraken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No luck for McKraken with that takedown attempt.
McKraken gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKraken tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKraken thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from McKraken. Those never looked like landing.
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
McKraken takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McKraken throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
McKraken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by McKraken.
McKraken looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McKraken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
McKraken fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKraken doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
McKraken lands a jab.
McKraken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKraken scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
McKraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
McKraken takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but McKraken ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tests McKraken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McKraken manages to avoid it.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKraken takes one to the chin there.
McKraken gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKraken scores with a jab.
Reed scores with a hook.
Reed has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#CL#
McKraken moves into the clinch successfully.
McKraken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McKraken wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKraken.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKraken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from McKraken.
McKraken lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for McKraken.
McKraken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
McKraken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.#T4#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKraken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. McKraken does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. McKraken moves away and avoids it.
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses the jab.
McKraken tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from McKraken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McKraken doesn't seem bothered though.
McKraken misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed 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#
McKraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
McKraken cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
McKraken feinted with a counter takedown.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed looks to land a combination. McKraken sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McKraken scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Reed misses.
Nice cross by McKraken.#TD#
McKraken shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McKraken showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
McKraken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reed sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Reed is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Reed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKraken pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKraken prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reed tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McKraken has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
McKraken avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
McKraken trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
McKraken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reed manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McKraken trying to control the position but Reed is working away. #T3##SUB#
McKraken tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McKraken has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reed struggling a bit here.
McKraken trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Reed manages to work his way to half guard, despite McKraken's best efforts.
Still in half guard, McKraken seems content to control.
McKraken wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it. #SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura but Reed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McKraken to get the leverage.
Reed is looking for a sweep. McKraken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McKraken wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is controlling McKraken's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura here.
Reed trying to control but McKraken postures up.
#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Gemechu McKraken will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McKraken misses with a hook.
Reed looks to land a left hand but McKraken moved out of range nicely.
Reed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKraken.
McKraken has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McKraken there as he acknowledges the shot.
McKraken looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKraken throws out the jab.
McKraken throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKraken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Reed.
McKraken shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
A cross from Reed lands.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKraken circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
McKraken tries to clinch up
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from McKraken. McKraken gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKraken lands a jab.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#TD#
McKraken darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McKraken looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
McKraken is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
#T2#
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKraken's guard. #REVB#
McKraken pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from McKraken.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McKraken is keeping the position for now.
Reed throws an elbow that misses. McKraken uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by McKraken!#REVR##T3#
McKraken sitting in guard here, content to control.
McKraken distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKraken is one step ahead there.
McKraken lands a couple of elbows.
McKraken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKraken is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McKraken trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
McKraken stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#SUB2#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKraken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKraken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKraken throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - McKraken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SFL 104 | Sitsongrit vs Petrov
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Lavigne connects with a jab.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lavigne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lavigne counters with an outside leg kick.
Lavigne throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Lavigne slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lavigne finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Lavigne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big left from Reed misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lavigne. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lavigne.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavigne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavigne. Lavigne obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Lavigne throws a big shot that misses.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lavigne has time to react.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Lavigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed jabs at Lavigne's body.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavigne avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed looks to land a combination but Lavigne avoids it well. #T2#
Lavigne blocks a jab.
Good leg kick by Lavigne.
Reed misses with a hook. Lavigne ducked under it nicely.
Lavigne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up with Lavigne, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes Lavigne against the cage but Lavigne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Lavigne.
Lavigne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a right hand
and Lavigne counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Lavigne moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a body punch but Lavigne moves out of range.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Lavigne throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Lavigne misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Lavigne tries to counter with a clinch but Reed shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
Lavigne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lavigne sprawls and moves away.
Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Lavigne scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lavigne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lavigne scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Lavigne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lavigne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Lavigne moves away and avoids it.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lavigne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lavigne throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Lavigne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lavigne misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lavigne wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lavigne stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavigne lunges at Reed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reed's hand.
Reed goes for a double leg but Lavigne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lavigne continues to drive forward.
Lavigne lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lavigne fails to land.
Lavigne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Lavigne controls the action.
#BC2#
Lavigne breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Lavigne, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lavigne throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Lavigne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lavigne.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Lavigne off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gervais Lavigne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Lavigne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavigne throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
As Reed backs off Lavigne throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Reed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lavigne defends well and Reed ends up having to push Lavigne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lavigne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lavigne swings wildly with an uppercut but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the head.
Lavigne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Lavigne's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lavigne lands with a nice body punch.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Lavigne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lavigne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lavigne misses with a hook
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gervais Lavigne seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Lavigne with a nice calf kick.
Lavigne scores with a shot to the body.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Lavigne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Lavigne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from Lavigne.
Reed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lavigne lands with a nice body punch.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed throws a hook but Lavigne avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lavigne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed works the jab nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Reed misses.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
A nice side step and Lavigne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Lavigne counters with a body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavigne.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavigne with a jab.
Lavigne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Lavigne throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
A big left from Lavigne misses.
Lavigne throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavigne manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Lavigne was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lavigne as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
and Lavigne counters with a leg kick.
Gervais Lavigne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lavigne. Lavigne obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Reed with a poor takedown
and Lavigne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands with a slapping head kick.
Lavigne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavigne.
Jab from Lavigne.#T4#
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Lavigne moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Lavigne throws a head kick that misses
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lavigne slips under a jab.
Reed 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.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lavigne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Lavigne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Lavigne.
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown but Lavigne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gervais Lavigne 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lavigne can pounce on him.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
enabling Lavigne to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavigne.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavigne.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavigne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Lavigne.
Lavigne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a body punch but Lavigne moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lavigne! But no joy.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Lavigne.
Lavigne turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavigne counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed slips under a jab from Lavigne.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavigne.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Lavigne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Lavigne only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jab from Lavigne.
Lavigne lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Lavigne.
Lavigne takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Lavigne counters with a straight right hand.
Lavigne feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down. #T2#
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lavigne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavigne scores with a jab.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lavigne circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Lavigne misses.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lavigne to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Reed misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavigne.
Lavigne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lavigne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Lavigne does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed stuns Lavigne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lavigne throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Decent striking displayed by Lavigne there.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Lavigne sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lavigne! But no joy.
Lavigne takes one to the chin there.
Lavigne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
That kick from Lavigne tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavigne slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed darts in looking for a takedown but Lavigne gets double underhooks and turns Reed into the cage.
Lavigne appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Lavigne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lavigne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lavigne connects with a leg kick.
Lavigne connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Nice cross by Lavigne.#T4#
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a right hand
and Lavigne makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Lavigne counters with a nice uppercut.
Lavigne tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lavigne.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lavigne avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lavigne looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Lavigne throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavigne.
Lavigne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gervais Lavigne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gervais Lavigne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lavigne 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gervais Lavigne!
Gervais Lavigne 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. |
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Event:
SFL 96 | Powerful Auspices
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Bohizdar throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Bohizdar just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohizdar is just out of range.
Reed avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
A head kick misses from Bohizdar.
Bohizdar scores with a decent looking hook.
Bohizdar avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohizdar.
Reed misses with a hook. Bohizdar ducked under it nicely.
Bohizdar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Bohizdar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bohizdar misses with a head kick.
Reed blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bohizdar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Reed blocks a head kick by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Bohizdar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Bohizdar misses the body punch
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Reed misses.
Bohizdar misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Bohizdar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bohizdar throws a head kick that misses.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Bohizdar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bohizdar misses with a looping left.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bohizdar.
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed takes one on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar moves out of range of the strikes.
Bohizdar jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Bohizdar.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bohizdar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bohizdar throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed stuns Bohizdar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bohizdar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a hook but Bohizdar blocks it.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohizdar looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Bohizdar throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohizdar moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bohizdar's belly button to the back.
Reed blocks a head kick by Bohizdar.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bohizdar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A slow jab from Bohizdar misses its intended target.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Bohizdar slips the punch.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bohizdar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
No joy there for Reed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bohizdar lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohizdar throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bohizdar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bohizdar throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Bohizdar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bohizdar lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Bohizdar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#Bohizdar is rocked!
Bohizdar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Bohizdar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar misses with a straight left.
Bohizdar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bohizdar seems to have got his legs back now.
A slow jab from Bohizdar misses its intended target.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bohizdar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Bohizdar's head back.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Bohizdar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Bohizdar's head but Bohizdar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed swings for the body but Bohizdar moves out of range.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bohizdar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Bohizdar misses.
Bohizdar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bohizdar lands a head shot.
Bohizdar misses the jab.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bohizdar's belly button to the back.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bohizdar has time to react.
Bohizdar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bohizdar to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bohizdar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bohizdar throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily. #T1#
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bohizdar lands an overhand right.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reed in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab lands there for Bohizdar.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bohizdar tries a head kick but it misses.
Bohizdar misses with a body shot.
Reed avoids the head kick by Bohizdar.
Bohizdar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Bohizdar lands with a nice body punch.
Bohizdar misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed connects with a right hand. Bohizdar shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bohizdar throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
#T2#
Reed avoids the body shot from Bohizdar.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bohizdar saw that one coming.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bohizdar.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Bohizdar misses its target.
Bohizdar looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Reed has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bohizdar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Bohizdar is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bohizdar on the side of the head.
Bohizdar defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Bohizdar right on the button. Bohizdar goes down! Reed follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Reed gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SFL 89 | Sakmongkol's Reign
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed missing with a left hand there. Yukinobu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yukinobu.
Yukinobu's coach down at Navy Street MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yukinobu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reed tries to bum rush Yukinobu with a series of wild strikes but Yukinobu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Yukinobu throws a big shot that misses.
Reed swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Yukinobu counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reed. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yukinobu struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Yukinobu backwards.
Yukinobu throws a head punch that misses.
Yukinobu lands a hook that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Yukinobu controls the action.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Reed working aggressively here.
Yukinobu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yukinobu lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Yukinobu avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Yukinobu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws a series of punches but Yukinobu avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Yukinobu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yukinobu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yukinobu misses with a straight left.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Yukinobu has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Yukinobu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed misses the jab.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yukinobu.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yukinobu has a takedown stuffed.
Reed swings for the body but Yukinobu moves out of range.
Yukinobu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed lunges at Yukinobu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yukinobu's hand.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Yukinobu backs away looking to recover.
Reed misses with the combination.
Yukinobu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yukinobu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Yukinobu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#It looks like Yamaoka Yukinobu has been cut.
Reed lands a head shot.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yukinobu throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yukinobu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yukinobu misses with a double jab.
Reed moves away from the strike by Yukinobu.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed moves out of range as Yukinobu throws a body kick.
Yukinobu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Yukinobu is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Yukinobu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yukinobu can do to turn this around?
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yukinobu's head.
Yukinobu misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A left lands for Reed.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yukinobu jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Yukinobu looks to throw a body kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yukinobu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Reed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yukinobu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Yukinobu moved out of range.
Yukinobu with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yukinobu throws out the jab.
Yukinobu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Yukinobu slips a jab from Reed.
Yukinobu misses with a looping right.
Yukinobu takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
As Yukinobu looks to move away, Reed throws a big counter combo but Yukinobu just gets out of the way.#T2#
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yukinobu tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yukinobu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yukinobu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses the jab.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yukinobu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yukinobu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Yukinobu tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed with a nice cross.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Yukinobu cracks Reed with a good jab.
Yukinobu moves away from the strike by Reed.
Yukinobu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with the combination.
Yukinobu feints the counter takedown.
Yukinobu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.#T4#
Yukinobu throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tommy Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
Yukinobu is looking to clinch.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Yukinobu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reed.
Yukinobu throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Yukinobu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamaoka Yukinobu'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Yukinobu defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
And Yukinobu tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yukinobu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Yukinobu's head but Yukinobu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yukinobu misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Yukinobu.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Yukinobu slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed jabs Yukinobu right on the nose. Yukinobu blinks but takes it well.
Yukinobu misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yukinobu at a distance.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Reed misses with a hook. Yukinobu ducked under it nicely.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yukinobu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Yukinobu misses with a double jab
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yukinobu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Yukinobu moves away from the strike by Reed.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yamaoka Yukinobu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed cracks Yukinobu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reed throws a jab when Yukinobu was well out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Yukinobu.
Reed punishes Yukinobu's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yukinobu manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Yukinobu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Yukinobu moved out of range nicely.
Yukinobu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yukinobu moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Yukinobu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yukinobu throws a poor cross that misses
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yukinobu thinking. #T3#
Yukinobu looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yukinobu.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yukinobu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yukinobu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yukinobu misses with a kick to the body.
Yukinobu scores with a nice body kick.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Yukinobu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yukinobu showed some decent athleticism there.
Reed kicks Yukinobu off and gets back to his feet.
Yukinobu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yukinobu slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yukinobu on the side of the head.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
Yukinobu fails to land the takedown.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Yukinobu is out of range.
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed misses with the combination.
Yukinobu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SFL 79 | Sitsongrit vs Gavin
Date: Jun 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kazimierz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Kazimierz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kazimierz cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Kazimierz has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Reed jabs Kazimierz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kazimierz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed clobbers Kazimierz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kazimierz or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Reed stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Kazimierz's head back.
#T1#
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kazimierz gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Reed misses.
Reed swings for the body but Kazimierz moves out of range.
Kazimierz goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazimierz backwards. #BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Reed trying to control the position here.
Reed told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T2#
Kazimierz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kazimierz throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Kazimierz working some strikes from top position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Kazimierz from controlling successfully.
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Kazimierz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kazimierz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
Kazimierz trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Kazimierz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed is not content to let Kazimierz control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Kazimierz moved out of range nicely.
Kazimierz shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kazimierz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Kazimierz ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Kazimierz controls the action.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed tries to work over Kazimierz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Aleksander Kazimierz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kazimierz with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kazimierz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazimierz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kazimierz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kazimierz ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Tommy Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazimierz has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kazimierz.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kazimierz fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Reed's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kazimierz in his tracks. #T2#
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Kazimierz tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Kazimierz slips the punch.
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazimierz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kazimierz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Kazimierz moved out of range nicely.
Reed connects with a single shot there.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Kazimierz fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kazimierz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown
letting Reed counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Kazimierz is rocked!
Kazimierz walks straight into a right hand from Reed - that's dropped him! Reed jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kazimierz from any more punishment! Kazimierz 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 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Reed!
Post fight, an emotional Tommy Reed said 'Krav Maga all day! Somebody sponsor me!'. |
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Event:
SFL 70 | Rishkinov vs Izzy II
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed swinging wildly here.
Nouveau is looking to score with low kicks.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Nouveau fails with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Nouveau has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nouveau doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed scores with a jab. Nouveau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nouveau tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from Nouveau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Reed scores with a hook.
Nouveau moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Reed 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.
Nouveau on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Nouveau should have avoided that one.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Nouveau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Nouveau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nouveau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nouveau shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nouveau on the side of the head.#ROC2#Nouveau is rocked!
Nouveau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Oh Nouveau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD#
Nouveau drives through with a takedown into Reed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Nouveau wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T3#
Reed pulls Nouveau in close to his closed guard and prevents Nouveau from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nouveau seems to have got his legs back now.
Nouveau slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nouveau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Nouveau is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nouveau has a takedown stuffed.
Nouveau shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nouveau's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nouveau throws a head kick that misses.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD#
Nouveau looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nouveau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Nouveau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nouveau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nouveau.
Nouveau misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Nouveau tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Nouveau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nouveau shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nouveau ducks right into an uppercut from Reed.
Reed cracks Nouveau with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tommy Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands with a right and another and another! Nouveau is in big trouble! Reed lands again and this time it's lights out for Nouveau! A quality knockout there for Reed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Reed!
As Tommy Reed got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Krav Maga all day! Somebody sponsor me!'.
Theodore Nouveau was interviewed post fight and said 'what a mess...'. |
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Event:
SFL 62 | Kilgore vs Simon II
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele throws a leg kick
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Reed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at Power Plant MMA inform us that Steele has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed stands up over Steele, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steele is wriggling around but Reed manages to pass to half guard.
Reed is looking to stall here but Steele recovers full guard.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reed works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Steele preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed postures up in Steele's guard and throws a big left but Steele blocks it.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed throwing strikes but missing.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steele is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Reed stays in close to Steele's body and controls the position.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Steele has wrist control.
Reed wants to control from the top but Steele keeps moving.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed prevents Steele from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steele stuffs the takedown.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steele counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Reed clinches up with Steele and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed tries a body shot but Steele blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
Steele avoids the body shot from Reed.
Steele unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steele has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
Steele has one foot on Reed's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Reed has been working on his balance at Punch Out Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Steele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Steele backs away looking to recover.#ROC#Steele is rocked!#TD#
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Steele is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steele's guard.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Steele is working away. #T1#
Reed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed is pressing down on Steele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Steele is holding on for now.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Steele defending well though.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Steele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed working over Steele with some ground and pound. Steele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Steele is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed is keen to just control but Steele is a slippery customer.#T2#
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Reed stops Steele from getting back to his feet.
Reed wants to control but Steele is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Reed throwing shots but Steele is blocking nicely. #T3#
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Reed tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele has hold of Reed's hands but Reed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reed in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well. #SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steele is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Reed uses his free foot to push down on Steele's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steele.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed looking to ground and pound but Steele is blocking nicely.
Reed throwing strikes here but Steele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Reed misses with the combination.
Tommy Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed misses with a takedown
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Steele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
As Reed backs off Steele throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Steele is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steele wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steele, who protects the arm well.
Reed in side control lands a decent elbow.
An elbow from Reed crashes against the mat.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reed working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Reed trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reed.
Steele is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sami Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reed trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Reed misses with the ground and pound.
Reed scores with punches from side control.
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steele is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Steele dodges the ground and pound from Reed.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steele taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
Post fight, Tommy Reed took to the microphone: 'Krav Maga all day! Somebody sponsor me!'. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 134
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
Gaolathe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Gaolathe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed trying to control but Gaolathe is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Gaolathe blocks nicely.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Reed postures up.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Gaolathe blocks nicely.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Reed distracts Gaolathe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed throws a strike but Gaolathe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Gaolathe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaolathe won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Gaolathe slips nicely into half guard.
Gaolathe is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Gaolathe is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gaolathe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gaolathe's back!#T2#
I really don't envy Gaolathe right now.
Reed punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gaolathe is covering up but some of the strikes from Reed are getting through and doing damage.
Reed trying to control.#SUB#
Reed is persistently looking for the submission but Gaolathe is defending it well.
Reed really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gaolathe.
Reed missing with punches from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Reed lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reed. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gaolathe staying busy and making it hard for Reed to control.
Reed misses with an elbow to the head.
Reed throwing sloppy strikes.
Reed struggling to land strikes to the head as Gaolathe covers up.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Reed thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #SUB#
Reed looking to break Gaolathe's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gaolathe remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reed punches the canvas rather than the man.
Reed loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gaolathe hold on?
Reed lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Reed lands a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Gaolathe's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed is not going to allow Gaolathe to sit and survive in this position.
Gaolathe covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gaolathe is trapped and Reed is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Reed lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Reed connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gaolathe to escape the position.
Gaolathe rolls, trying to escape but Reed keeps control of the position.
Reed throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Gaolathe is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Reed off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Reed is hanging on to Gaolathe's back as he tries to escape.
Reed is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gaolathe up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Gaolathe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gaolathe is fending him off so far but Reed persists. Nope, Gaolathe circles away and we're back to standing.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaolathe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gaolathe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Gaolathe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gaolathe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaolathe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed looks to land a combination. Gaolathe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Gaolathe is quick to defend against it.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gaolathe lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gaolathe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Gaolathe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed throws the left hand but Gaolathe avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gaolathe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the body shot from Gaolathe.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gaolathe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Gaolathe slips under a jab from Reed.
Gaolathe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaolathe avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Gaolathe's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reed dives in and grabs Gaolathe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gaolathe pushes down on Reed's head and hops out.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Gaolathe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaolathe can do to turn this around?
Gaolathe avoids the head kick by Reed.
#TD#
Gaolathe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Gaolathe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Reed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaolathe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reed has managed to get both his arms back between Gaolathe's legs - danger averted.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Gaolathe keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Gaolathe working for a triangle but Reed defends it easily.
Gaolathe is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed being controlled here momentarily.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed stands up over Gaolathe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaolathe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaolathe trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gaolathe holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaolathe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA inform us that Gaolathe has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed wants to control from the top but Gaolathe keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gaolathe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gaolathe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Gaolathe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gaolathe ducks right into an uppercut from Reed. #TD#
Reed looking to score a takedown here. Gaolathe is defending well but Reed drives through and ends up in Gaolathe's guard.
Gaolathe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed is working Gaolathe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gaolathe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed postures up in Gaolathe's guard and throws a big left but Gaolathe blocks it.
Reed trying to control but Gaolathe is working from the bottom.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Reed lunges at Gaolathe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaolathe's hand.
Oganeditse Gaolathe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gaolathe misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Gaolathe misses.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Gaolathe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Gaolathe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaolathe.
Gaolathe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaolathe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gaolathe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaolathe connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gaolathe throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gaolathe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed slips a straight right by Gaolathe.#CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.#T1#
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reed is working for takedown but Gaolathe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reed has Gaolathe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gaolathe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaolathe scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Gaolathe misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Reed gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Gaolathe is blocking nicely.
Gaolathe is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reed with the ground and pound but Gaolathe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Gaolathe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed is stalling in the full guard.
Oganeditse Gaolathe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gaolathe pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gaolathe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Gaolathe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaolathe misses the body punch
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Gaolathe misses its intended target.
Gaolathe throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaolathe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Reed misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gaolathe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Gaolathe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaolathe.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gaolathe misses with a body shot.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gaolathe avoids it really well and circles away.
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gaolathe throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Gaolathe misses with a straight left.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaolathe.
A slow jab from Gaolathe misses its intended target.
Gaolathe stuffs the takedown attempt from Reed. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
Gaolathe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
Gaolathe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaolathe.
Gaolathe clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gaolathe as he avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Gaolathe.
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!
Gaolathe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it #TD#
and Reed counters with a single leg into guard. Gaolathe didn't expect that.
Gaolathe is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed is pushing down on Gaolathe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaolathe is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Gaolathe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oganeditse Gaolathe.
I think Reed 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Reed!
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 127
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Murray's corner calls for a 1-2. Murray obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murray throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown. Murray fights it but they end up in guard.
Murray 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.
Murray is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed distracts Murray with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Murray manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC#
Murray manages to break the clinch.
Reed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murray is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Murray swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Murray.#T1#
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Murray throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Murray has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Murray gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reed.
Murray stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murray throws an elbow but it misses.
Murray is trying to stall.
#T2#
Reed wants a takedown.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray. #BC#
Murray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Alex Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Murray lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
Murray throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Murray ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Murray misses with a looping right.
Reed punishes Murray's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Murray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T3#
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murray as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Reed drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Murray has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Reed is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Murray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murray is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reed goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murray prevents it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Reed fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed is working for takedown but Murray is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murray prevents the takedown attempt.
Murray trying to control the position but instead, Reed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murray into the cage.#T4#
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Murray shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Murray lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murray is defending well.
Reed is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Murray scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murray's waist but Murray gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reed off to one side. #CL#
Murray moves into the clinch.
Murray lands a nice elbow.
Reed changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Murray counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed'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#
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Murray misses.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A swing and a miss from Murray.
Murray scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murray wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murray defends it well.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Murray swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Murray misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Murray explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Alex Murray is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well. #CL#
Murray takes the fight into the clinch.
Reed is looking to control Murray's arms but Murray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reed has his back to the cage.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Reed is trying to trip Murray. He has hold of a leg but Murray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reed persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reed wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #T1#
Reed stands up over Murray, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed won't allow Murray to get back to his feet. #ES#
Murray is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Murray throws an elbow that misses.
Reed tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murray avoids it.
Murray pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murray has Reed pushed against the cage.
Murray is trying to stall.
#BC#
Murray's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murray dodges the punch combination from Reed.
#T2#
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and Murray cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murray. Murray obviously looking to wear him down.
Murray scores with a nice head shot.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murray to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Murray moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
A big right from Murray misses. #CL#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Murray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #TD2#
Reed pulls guard.
Murray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reed is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SU#
Murray decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Murray closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murray misses the shot to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murray.#TD2#
Reed shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Reed finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Murray has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reed is on him like a limpet, forcing Murray back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Murray.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from Murray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Reed successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Murray stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Murray sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.#T4#
Murray connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Murray sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murray tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murray to the ground. Murray escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Murray on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed fails to land the takedown.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Murray jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Murray.
Murray throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Murray clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murray stalling against the cage.
Reed has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murray after a bit of a struggle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Murray dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
That's time! Murray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed shoots in and drives through. Murray sprawls well.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab by Reed.#CL#
Murray closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Murray tries to tie him up.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray lands an elbow inside.
Murray lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murray is defending well for now.
Reed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Reed has clasped his hands together around Murray's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray is pushing Reed's head away, looking to escape. Reed manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Murray tries to escape but Reed is in control.
Murray bucks up and tries to throw Reed off but instead Reed has got his back!
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Reed looking to break Murray's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Murray remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reed will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Murray is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reed is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Reed gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Reed gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Reed apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Murray stuffs the takedown.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murray scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Reed fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murray sprawls well initially but Reed persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Murray makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Reed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray wants to get back to his feet but Reed is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Murray pushes Reed off and scrambles back to his feet.
Reed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed fails with the takedown.
Alex Murray has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Murray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Murray lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Murray misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Murray tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murray misses the target.
Murray scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murray moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a hook.
Murray misses with a hook.
Murray scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks. #TD2#
Reed gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Murray's hands, connecting with Murray's forehead.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed stops Murray from getting back to his feet.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control but Murray is keeping him busy.
Reed is looking to advance position but Murray won't allow it.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Murray is looking to escape.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murray is trying to stand up here but Reed is controlling him well. #T4##ES#
Murray pushes Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murray counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Murray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murray is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Murray's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Murray manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed avoids the elbow strike from Murray, against the cage.
Murray lands an elbow inside that Reed shrugs off.
Reed tries to land knees in the clinch but Murray avoids the damage to the body.
Alex Murray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murray creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reed's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Murray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murray 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Murray!
Alex Murray seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 120
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
One scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
One throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
One is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but One manages to pass to mount!
One trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
One trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. One is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Reed is pressing down on One's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
One with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reed keeping moving, preventing One from controlling successfully.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
One throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
One distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
One drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reed manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now One has Reed in his guard.#REVB##T3#
Reed working some strikes from top position.
One lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. One is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a triangle but One pushes his legs off easily.
One trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed pulls One in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
One passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
One moves nicely into side control.
Reed is looking for a sweep.
One is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reed is working to avoid the ground and pound but One connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
One in side control lands a decent elbow.
Reed holding on.
One taking a breather here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but One paws at him with a jab and circles away.
One is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and One counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by One.
One trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but One is proving a slippery customer.
One looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - One advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed has hold of One's hands but One slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Reed has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, One escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by One!#SUB#
One working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One landing a few strikes.
Reed wants to control but One postures up.
One taking a breather here.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
One is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reed's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
One scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reed takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reed struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is not content to let One control the position.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked One off and has taken his back!
Reed has the hooks in. One is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
One is working hard here to advance position.
New Breed One overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed is punishing One with some ground and pound. #T3#
Reed is working the ground and pound. Can One escape?
One wants to escape the position.
One rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
One is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
Reed tries to break free.
One lands punches and elbows.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed tries to lock up and control but One gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reed tries to reverse the position but One maintains control.
One sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away. #T4#
One looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
One is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reed is surviving well by controlling One's body position as best he can.
One lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
One is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Reed to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Reed shrugs it off. #SUB#
One with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
One content just to control the position here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
New Breed One dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed misses with a leg kick #TD#
so One counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed pulls One in close to his closed guard and prevents One from doing any damage or advancing position.
One working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
One controls from within his opponent's guard.
One postures up.
One is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
One pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
One working Reed over with strikes.
Reed is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed trying to hold on to One's head to control him but One postures up.
One is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
One 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.
One is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but One is very close to passing his half guard.
One passes to full mount!
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
One tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed wants to control but One is having none of it.#T3#
One putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Reed taking shots to the head.
One scoring with strikes but Reed is staying in there.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding One's attempts to control the action.
Reed is bucking up trying to escape but One cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Reed holds of for dear life.
Reed tries to hold on but One pushes him away.
Reed is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
One unloading with bombs!
One avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
One punishing his opponent with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by One.
Reed is squirming around, avoiding One's attempts to control the action.
Reed wants to hold on but One pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of One's lack of action.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
New Breed One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for One, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... New Breed One!
Our winner, New Breed One, 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.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 113
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Reed has his takedown stuffed
and daBell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
daBell throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from daBell misses its intended target.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
daBell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed dives in and grabs daBell's left leg, looking for a takedown. daBell pushes down on Reed's head and hops out.
daBell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ringz daBell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.#TD2#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in daBell's guard.
daBell managing to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but daBell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
daBell is pulling down on Reed's head to control his posture.
daBell keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as daBell works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from daBell. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
daBell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice takedown defense from daBell. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
daBell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
daBell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from daBell.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - daBell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
daBell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
daBell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
daBell misses with a body shot.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from daBell. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed shoots in but no luck this time.
daBell went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Reed looking to score a takedown here. daBell is defending well but Reed drives through and ends up in daBell's guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but daBell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
daBell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
daBell keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
daBell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control daBell haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Reed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging daBell to the ground. Reed is now in daBell's guard.
daBell keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but daBell blocks nicely.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but daBell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
daBell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
daBell keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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 Ringz daBell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown but daBell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
daBell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
daBell lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Reed shoots in and drives through. daBell sprawls well.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
daBell misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between daBell's hands.
Reed avoids the body shot from daBell.
daBell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as daBell sprawls well. daBell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reed gets slowly back to his feet.
As Reed backs away, daBell returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ringz daBell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Reed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has daBell pinned against the cage. daBell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Reed looks to move away, daBell throws a big counter combo but Reed just gets out of the way.#T1##TD2#
Reed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reed lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
daBell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
daBell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Reed has picked daBell up - he's going for a ride! Reed dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
daBell tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Reed manages to move to mount!
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!
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
daBell stops Reed from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Reed avoids the attempt from daBell to control.#SUB2#
Reed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Reed working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as daBell is looking to escape. #T3#
Reed raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed landing strikes from the mount.
Reed trying to control but daBell is having none of it. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but daBell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from daBell.
Reed is controlling daBell's posture.#T4#
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
daBell wants to get up but he can't break Reed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but daBell is one step ahead there.
Tommy Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed trying to control the position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ringz daBell 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#
daBell lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but daBell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from daBell misses the target.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but daBell moves away.
daBell tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
daBell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
letting daBell counter with a right hand.
daBell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. daBell tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag daBell to the ground. daBell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
daBell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ringz daBell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
daBell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ringz daBell is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
daBell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
daBell takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
daBell scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Reed closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into daBell's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
daBell keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed wants to pass the guard but daBell is keeping the position.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
daBell is trying to keep Reed in close.
daBell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ringz daBell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
daBell fails to land with a series of punches.
Ringz daBell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed shoots for a takedown but daBell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
daBell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
daBell stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
daBell is looking to wear down Reed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up with daBell, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes daBell against the cage but daBell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Reed looks to move away, daBell throws a big counter combo but Reed just gets out of the way.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and daBell counters with a straight right hand.
daBell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
daBell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed goes for a double leg but daBell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as daBell continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into daBell's guard.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SUB2#
Reed drops back looking for a leg! daBell is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and daBell manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into daBell's guard.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed trying to control but daBell is working from the bottom.
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed wants to control from the top but daBell keeps moving. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reed wants to control from the top but daBell keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - daBell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up with daBell, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes daBell against the cage but daBell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like daBell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from daBell enables Reed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. daBell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed is pushing down on daBell's leg trying to pass to half guard. daBell is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
daBell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ringz daBell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for daBell, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ringz daBell!
Ringz daBell very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 102
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Jun displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
Jun misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jun enables Reed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jun manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jun 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control but Jun is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jun is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed is pushing down on Jun's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jun is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jun is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Reed is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jun can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1##SUB2#
Reed looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Reed landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reed cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reed wants to control the pace but Jun is squirming around nicely.
Jun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jun is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Reed is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jun is surviving well by controlling Reed's body position as best he can. #T2#
Jun stops Reed from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jun is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jun has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Jun tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Reed is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jun showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Jun takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jun is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jun wants to get back to his feet.
Well, with Reed on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jun is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Will Reed go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Reed has the hooks in. Jun is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Reed working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Reed working for the choke. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for the choke from the back position but Jun is controlling his hands well. #T4#
Reed lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Reed tightening his grip on Jun, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Reed is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Jun won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Reed off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Volkonof #TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volkonof has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkonof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Reed tries for a kimura but Volkonof is defending well. #SUB2#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reed advances to mount. #T2#
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Reed is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkonof is surviving well by controlling Reed's body position as best he can.
Volkonof in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reed looking to control but Volkonof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed lands a big shot there that rocks Volkonof but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SUB2#
Reed working for a guillotine from mount but Volkonof is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Volkonof's face.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Reed sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed landing shots from mount.
Reed avoids the attempt from Volkonof to control.
Reed unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Volkonof is rocked!
Reed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Volkonof can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Volkonof is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Volkonof tries to hold on but Reed postures up.
Volkonof seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Volkonof really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed trying to control but Volkonof is having none of it.
Volkonof is desperately trying to improve his position but Reed has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed looking to control but Volkonof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed working Volkonof over with strikes here.
Reed is landing with some decent strikes but Volkonof is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Volkonof slaps away a takedown attempt from Reed, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Volkonof has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkonof as he avoids it easily.
Boris Volkonof has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Volkonof throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed scores with the left hand. Volkonof knows he should have avoided that one.
Volkonof doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Volkonof's defenses.
Volkonof moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Volkonof looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Volkonof throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkonof won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Reed crashes against the mat.
#T1##SUB2#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volkonof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volkonof is looking to reverse the position.
Volkonof might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed advances to mount.
Volkonof wants to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed looking to control but Volkonof is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Reed is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Volkonof is surviving well by controlling Reed's body position as best he can.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed wants to control the pace but Volkonof is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but Volkonof turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Volkonof.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Volkonof trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed has Volkonof pulled in close to control his posture.
Volkonof controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volkonof trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Volkonof is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volkonof looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkonof is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkonof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Tommy Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volkonof is looking to pass into half guard but Reed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reed is in guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is working Volkonof over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkonof is trying to control the position but Reed postures up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Reed looks for a takedown but Volkonof sprawls well.
Volkonof thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed dodges the punch combination from Volkonof.
Volkonof tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Volkonof!
Volkonof seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
Volkonof takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reed wants to control for a moment but Volkonof uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Volkonof is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.#T1#
Volkonof on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Reed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Volkonof is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Volkonof wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkonof has his hands clasped together around Reed's back. He's all about the action.
Volkonof is not content to let Reed control the position.
Volkonof tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Reed controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Reed in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Volkonof tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 72
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Reed staying out of range there.#TD#
Reed shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dugall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Dugall is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dugall won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Dugall is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Dugall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dugall is pressing down on Reed's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dugall looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reed is defending well. Dugall quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reed has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dugall celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trejean Dugall!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 59
Date: Nov 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kemonito shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kemonito showed some decent athleticism there.
Kemonito is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kemonito.
Kemonito is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
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.
Kemonito looks to land a strike but Reed avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemonito postures up.
#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Reed is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kemonito scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kemonito is one step ahead there.
Kemonito is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Kemonito working some strikes from top position.
Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemonito throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Kemonito won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Kemonito makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kemonito keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito lands a couple of elbows.
Reed trying to control the position.
Kemonito postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Kemonito lands a couple of elbows.
Reed is pulling down on Kemonito's head to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Kemonito is proving a slippery customer.
Reed is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kombat Hangar 18 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kemonito postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kemonito lands a couple of elbows.
Kemonito must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kemonito connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed controls Kemonito momentarily but Kemonito frees himself. #SUB#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kemonito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Kemonito is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kemonito 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.
Kemonito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Kemonito is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kemonito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kemonito connects with a jab.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kemonito. #TD2#
Kemonito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reed's half guard.
Kemonito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kemonito lands a nice short elbow.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kemonito throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Reed looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito misses with a head shot. Reed uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kemonito lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemonito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kemonito distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kemonito landing some decent shots from guard.
Reed controls Kemonito momentarily but Kemonito frees himself. #T2#
Kemonito postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kemonito throws a strike but Reed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Reed trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom.
Kemonito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemonito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed trying to control but Kemonito is working from the bottom. #T3#
Kemonito thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kemonito wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Kemonito throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kemonito is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Reed trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Reed is looking for a triangle but Kemonito pushes his legs off easily.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kemonito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Kemonito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Kemonito 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.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kemonito keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Kemonito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Reed has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Reed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Kemonito lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed shoots for a takedown but Kemonito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kemonito's corner calls for a 1-2. Kemonito obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up with Kemonito, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes Kemonito against the cage but Kemonito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Kemonito darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kemonito missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kemonito working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kemonito trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Kemonito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Reed wants to control but Kemonito passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kemonito misses with the ground and pound.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Kemonito scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kemonito trying to control the position but Reed is working away.
Kemonito in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #CUT2#
It looks like Tommy Reed has been cut.
The ground and pound from Kemonito seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reed wants to control but Kemonito postures up.#T2#
Kemonito working the head and body with strikes.
Reed sneaks back into half guard.
Kemonito stalling away here and it's allowed Reed to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Reed is trying to keep Kemonito in close.
Kemonito trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kemonito is aware though and is defending well.
Kemonito trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Kemonito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
Reed is trying to control the position but Kemonito postures up.
Kemonito won't allow Reed to sweep him here.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kemonito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kemonito is trying to control the position but Reed postures up. #T4#
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kemonito is keeping the position for now.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Kemonito wants to control the action here but instead Reed manages to pass to full mount!
Kemonito throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Kemonito is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Reed is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kemonito knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kemonito for a finish.
Reed wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Kemonito is staying busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Juan Kemonito just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Reed's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Kemonito.#TD2#
Kemonito shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Reed pushes Kemonito off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Kemonito drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemonito preventing the sweep.
Kemonito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemonito distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kemonito scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kemonito distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed has momentary wrist control but Kemonito slips an elbow through the middle.
Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Kemonito working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
Kemonito trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kemonito manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kemonito manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reed manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kemonito lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kemonito defends well.
Kemonito working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Reed is rocked!#SUB#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kemonito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kemonito landing some decent shots from guard.
Oh Reed is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kemonito distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kemonito postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reed covers up, he's hurt! Kemonito keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kemonito and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kemonito can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito!
In his post fight interview, Juan Kemonito started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 51
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Stringfellow.
Reed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stringfellow counters with a stiff right hand.
Stringfellow leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stringfellow lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stringfellow to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Stringfellow connects with a jab.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stringfellow circles away.
Stringfellow misses with a left hand #TD#
and Reed counters with a takedown into side control.
Stringfellow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stringfellow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Reed's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stringfellow is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stringfellow avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Stringfellow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stringfellow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reed wants to control but Stringfellow is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Stringfellow actively working from the bottom here.
Stringfellow is not content to let Reed control the position.#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Stringfellow is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stringfellow gets full guard.
Reed is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Stringfellow is looking for a triangle but Reed pushes his legs off easily.
Reed wants to control from the top but Stringfellow keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stringfellow trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stringfellow swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stringfellow has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Stringfellow dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stringfellow as he avoids it easily.
Stringfellow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stringfellow tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stringfellow to the ground. Stringfellow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Reed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Stringfellow unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Stringfellow's shoulder, as Stringfellow tries to avoid the shot.
Stringfellow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stringfellow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed. #TD#
Reed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stringfellow on his heels. He'll look to pass Stringfellow's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Stringfellow's brow. #SUB2#
Stringfellow has his foot on Reed's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reed works his way back into a safe position though.
Stringfellow keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T1#
Reed scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Stringfellow looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reed passes into side control.
Stringfellow is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Stringfellow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed lands a few punches from side control.
Reed trying to control the action but Stringfellow is working from the bottom.
Stringfellow is trying to escape the position but Reed is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.
Reed wants to control but Stringfellow is keeping him busy.
Stringfellow is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Reed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.#T3#
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control the action but Stringfellow is working from the bottom.
Stringfellow can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Stringfellow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Stringfellow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Stringfellow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stringfellow throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Desmond Stringfellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stringfellow.
Reed shoots in but Stringfellow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stringfellow is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stringfellow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Reed clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Reed jumps guard and drags Stringfellow to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed shoots in looking for a takedown but Stringfellow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reed's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Reed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stringfellow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reed is in Stringfellow's guard.#SUB2#
Stringfellow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reed advances position into side control!
Stringfellow on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stringfellow is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stringfellow!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Reed swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
A very excited looking Tommy Reed 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.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 41
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Petiot closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reed quickly recovers to half guard.
Petiot not doing much here.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petiot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petiot tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Petiot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reed dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Reed might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot looking to control.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed passes Petiot's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petiot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reed trying to control from half guard but Petiot is working away.
Reed working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petiot can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Reed seems to be working for a kimura but Petiot defends the submission attempt.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Petiot's hands, connecting with Petiot's forehead.
Petiot 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.#SUB#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petiot!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Reed with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Reed looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T2#
Petiot is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Reed lands a heavy elbow.
Reed looking to control but Petiot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed raining down hammerfists from mount.
Reed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petiot is looking to escape.
Petiot is trying to escape the mount.
Reed trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Petiot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reed avoids the attempt from Petiot to control.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Reed goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Petiot is on top in guard.
Petiot postures up.
#T4#
Reed is controlling Petiot's posture.
Reed controls Petiot momentarily but Petiot frees himself.
Petiot being controlled here momentarily.
Petiot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Petiot gets caught napping as Reed dives in and scores a takedown. Petiot manages to retain guard.
Petiot keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed passes into half guard. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but Petiot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reed to get the leverage. #SUB#
Reed is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petiot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petiot can do to turn this around?
Reed is looking to advance position but Petiot won't allow it.
Reed trying to control the action but Petiot is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reed is trying to control. Petiot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petiot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petiot wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Reed controlling the action here.#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura but Petiot is defending it quite comfortably.
Tommy Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Reed is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petiot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reed.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Petiot is working away.
Petiot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petiot wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Reed is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petiot taking some punishment here, with Reed in his half guard.
Reed blocks the strikes from Petiot.
Petiot tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed trying to control the pace.
Petiot wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Petiot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice cross by Reed.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Petiot is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Petiot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reed moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Petiot working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petiot keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Petiot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB#
Reed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reed wants to control from the top but Petiot keeps moving.
Reed cracks Petiot with a solid left hand.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Petiot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petiot throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Petiot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed wants to control from the top but Petiot keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Petiot.#TD2#
Petiot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Petiot throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Petiot from controlling successfully. #T3#
Reed has control of Petiot's left arm, preventing Petiot from doing any damage.
Reed wants to sweep here but Petiot controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reed is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Tommy Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reed wants to control from the top but Petiot keeps moving.
Reed is stalling in the full guard.
Petiot working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Petiot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Reed rolls with it to try and escape but Petiot cranks on the arm and Reed is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcel Petiot!
Marcel Petiot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Reed shoots in and bounces Fleck off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fleck will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fleck's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed works over Fleck with some ground and pound from guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fleck keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Reed drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fleck dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fleck defends well.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Fleck is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Reed managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed pulls Fleck in close to prevent any damage.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fleck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fleck throws a strike but Reed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Reed controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reed trying to control but Fleck is working from the bottom.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed stands up over Fleck, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to control from the top but Fleck keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Fleck throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reed was covering up waiting for the punch and Fleck finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reed seems keen to control Fleck's posture.
More stalling from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fleck stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Reed throws up his legs and catches Fleck in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Fleck tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Reed! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Aurther Fleck was interviewed post fight and said 'HAHA ha HahA HAhAhAHA ha Ha HA hahaha Ha HA hA '.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Reed looks for a takedown but Busul sprawls well.
Busul was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Reed scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Busul's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control the action but Busul is working from the bottom.
Reed throws a strike aimed at the side of Busul's head but Busul avoids it well.
Reed trying to control the position but Busul is working away.
Busul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
Busul is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Reed has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Busul is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reed yanks on the arm and Busul is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reed.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Frankie Busul stepped up to the mic, saying 'His ground game was too much for me. Well, Ill just have to train harder and hope my manager pick my fight more wisely in the future.'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 23
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Kemonito shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Kemonito finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kemonito looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kemonito not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Kemonito has control of the leg.
Reed wants to control but Kemonito is keeping busy.
Kemonito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Reed to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kemonito accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kemonito sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Reed trying to control but Kemonito postures up.
#T1#
Kemonito throws a strike but Reed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kemonito landing some decent shots from guard.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed keeping full guard, as Kemonito tries to pass.
Kemonito throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Kemonito stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kemonito closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reed is trying to control Kemonito's posture but Kemonito avoids it.
Kemonito fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.
Reed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kemonito thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reed trying to control here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Kemonito shoots in and bounces Reed off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kemonito haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kemonito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kemonito looking to sit in guard and control but Reed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed with a nice head shot there.
Kemonito wants to hit a switch here but Reed passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kemonito there!
Reed controlling from mount. #T1#
Kemonito wants to control but Reed is having none of it.
Kemonito is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Reed controlling from mount.
Reed is trying to control here but Kemonito has managed to regain half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Reed working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reed is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kemonito throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kemonito tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kemonito is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard.
Kemonito might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Reed seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kemonito is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
Kemonito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reed's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reed's back!
Kemonito lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Reed is in bad spot here.
Reed covers up after that shot from Kemonito.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kemonito lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Reed wants to control his opponent's hands but Kemonito gets his hands free.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kemonito missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Kemonito dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kemonito keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Reed gets caught flat footed, as Kemonito shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kemonito has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kemonito postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Kemonito throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Kemonito throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemonito cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Reed looking to control.
Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemonito works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Kemonito trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kemonito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kemonito wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Kemonito is proving a slippery customer.
Kemonito postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Tommy Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Kemonito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kemonito defends it easily.
Kemonito postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kemonito distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kemonito's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed keeping moving, preventing Kemonito from controlling successfully.
Reed throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Reed has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kemonito can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kemonito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kemonito landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reed working for a triangle but Kemonito defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Kemonito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kemonito 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Reed is working for a kimura here but Jackson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Reed's guard.
Reed pulls Jackson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Reed bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Reed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reed won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Reed landing with the ground and pound.
Reed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Reed misses. #TD2#
Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
Jackson trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Reed looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed controlling the pace.
Reed has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reed. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reed controlling the pace for now.
Reed lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T2#
Reed in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Reed's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson is in a horrible position here. Reed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reed raining down shots from the mount!
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Reed looking to isolate an arm here. Jackson doesn't see it coming and as Reed extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Reed!
An out of breath Tommy Reed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UFC WNF 3
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Contreras shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reed on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Contreras connects with a nice short shot to Reed's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is pressing down on Contreras's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Contreras from controlling successfully.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Contreras has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reed to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Contreras is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reed pulls down on the head and he's put Contreras to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Reed cracks Callus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Callus moves into the clinch successfully.
Callus managing to block the knees to the body from Reed.
#TD#
Reed pulls guard.
Callus stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Callus is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed 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.
Callus wants to get up but he can't break Reed's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callus wants to stand and escape but instead Reed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Reed stands and throws Callus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reed remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reed connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Callus some visible discomfort.
We've been hearing that Reed has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reed controls the position.
Reed seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Callus for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Reed working the body and head with strikes.
Reed staying calm.
Reed scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Callus to see if he's OK.#SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Callus is defending well.
Reed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Callus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Reed is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Callus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Reed is trying to get an arm triangle but Callus is defending well.
Callus is trying to escape the position but Reed is controlling the position.
Callus takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reed is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Callus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Callus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Callus seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.
Reed working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Callus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Callus seems a little lost for a moment, as Reed dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Reed has hold of Callus's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Callus seems comfortable defending it but Reed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Callus is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Callus is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Reed!
Tommy Reed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.#ES2#
Reed has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Patterson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.
Patterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Bernand Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Reed.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Tommy Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Reed shoots in and bounces Patterson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson wants to stand and escape but Reed is having none of it.
Reed content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson is trying to keep Reed in close.
Reed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patterson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Patterson throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Patterson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Patterson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Reed bucks up and tries to throw Patterson off but instead Patterson has got his back!#T2#
Reed covering up well under a series of strikes from Patterson.
Will Patterson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Patterson controlling from the back.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Patterson trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Patterson is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed seems keen to control Patterson's posture.
Patterson trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Reed throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Patterson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Patterson is working away from the top position though.
Reed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Patterson.
Reed trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T1#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Patterson is proving a slippery customer.
Patterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Patterson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reed to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Patterson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reed pulls down on the head and he's put Patterson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tommy Reed!
After winning the bout, Tommy Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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