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Event:
SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Seran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a hook
#CL2#
and Seran counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seran.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seran softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seran tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Seran back against the cage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seran misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Seran fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Seran lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Seran has gone for a leg lock! Reed slips out almost immediately though and dives into Seran's guard.#REVR#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Seran keeps moving.
Seran looking for a sweep. Not yet Seran, not yet.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed postures up in Seran's guard and throws a big left but Seran blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Seran 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.
Seran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seran throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Seran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed distracts Seran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.#T3#
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Seran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Seran keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Seran looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seran managing to control the position.
Seran working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reed passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Seran jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Seran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Seran ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran 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.#CL2#
Seran fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seran.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Seran is trying to trip Reed. He has hold of a leg but Reed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Seran persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Seran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Seran stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.#SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Seran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard. #T2#
Seran preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Reed working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Seran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Seran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Reed is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Seran passes into half guard.
Seran 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#
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Seran tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard but Seran manages to pass into side control anyway.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed is not content to let Seran control the position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Reed is working hard here to advance position.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Seran is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Seran misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Olyn Seran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. 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#
Seran slips a straight right by Reed.
Seran is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Seran gets a clinch.
Reed is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Seran's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Seran blocking some punches.
#BC#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Reed misses with a combination
and Seran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Seran ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Seran stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses the body punch
and Seran counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Seran has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Seran throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed cracks Seran with a nice body shot.
Seran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed. #T2#
Reed stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Reed.
Seran working aggressively here.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Seran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seran.
Seran has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Seran blocking some punches.
Seran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Seran controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seran struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
#TD#
Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seran regains guard immediately.
Reed trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Seran is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Reed passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Seran actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Seran makes his way to full guard, as Reed worked for a kimura.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Seran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reed tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Seran passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Seran is working for a kimura but Reed is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Harris Reed.
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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harris Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lutang. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lutang throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lutang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Lutang manages to avoid it.
Lutang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed misses with a hook
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Lutang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reed.
Sloppy strikes from Lutang. Those never looked like landing.
Lutang throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Lutang throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Lutang.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Lutang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lutang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws a jab when Lutang was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Lutang misses.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Lutang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Lutang counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lutang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lutang avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed cracks Lutang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Lutang misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Lutang badly! Reed follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Lutang out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Reed finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris 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:
ENIGMA 141
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Mahomes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahomes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahomes scores with a punch to the head.
Mahomes lands with an overhand left.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Mahomes slips a jab from Reed.
Mahomes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mahomes lands a 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!
A big right from Reed misses.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed tries to clinch up.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes 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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Mahomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahomes cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reed has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reed throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes tried to counter with a leg kick but Reed avoided it.
Mahomes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Mahomes's head.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Mahomes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mahomes lands with a nice body kick.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mahomes.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes. #T3#
Mahomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Mahomes jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Mahomes lands a nice looking body shot.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes misses with a head kick.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Mahomes.
Nice cross by Mahomes.#T4#
Mahomes misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Mahomes lands a jab to the nose.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahomes lands with a nice body punch.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahomes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mahomes scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Mahomes misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that round.
That's time! Mahomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mahomes connects with a jab.
Patrick Mahomes is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mahomes jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Mahomes slips a jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Mahomes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mahomes has got the better of the exchanges.
Mahomes lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Mahomes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahomes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mahomes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab. #CL2#
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Mahomes.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed blocks a body shot from Mahomes. #T2#
Mahomes has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Mahomes breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws out a counter right but Mahomes avoids it with no problem.
Mahomes keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Mahomes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahomes with a body shot.
Mahomes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahomes swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a two punch combo.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Mahomes misses with a leg kick
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed slips a jab from Mahomes.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed slips under a jab from Mahomes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
Reed lands a big shot that drops Mahomes! Can he finish him?
#ROC2#Mahomes is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahomes keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mahomes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mahomes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?#T4#
Reed postures up in Mahomes's guard and throws a big left but Mahomes blocks it.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahomes has wrist control.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Mahomes has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mahomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mahomes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that second round.
That's time! Mahomes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed with 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 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.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahomes dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
A combination from Mahomes does no damage.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Mahomes lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mahomes on the side of the head.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
Reed checks a low kick from Mahomes.#T1#
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Mahomes's belly button to the back.
Mahomes scores with a jab.
Mahomes loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Mahomes moves away and avoids it.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Mahomes lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Mahomes's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mahomes dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Mahomes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahomes tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahomes scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes slips a jab from Reed.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Mahomes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Mahomes throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes connects with a single shot there.
Reed jabs Mahomes right on the nose. Mahomes blinks but takes it well.
Reed avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Reed.
Mahomes throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a counter combo.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Mahomes clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.#KD2#
Reed drops his shoulder and cracks Mahomes with a huge uppercut! Mahomes goes down! Can Reed finish him?
Oh Mahomes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reed wants to control from the top but Mahomes keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
Mahomes seems to have got his legs back now.
Reed drops Mahomes with a big left hand! Mahomes is injured, injured bad! Reed jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 135
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Mahomes 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.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahomes counters with a leg kick.
Mahomes looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes misses with a few strikes there.
Mahomes throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahomes circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mahomes scores with a jab to the head.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahomes lands an overhand right.#T1#
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Mahomes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mahomes misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mahomes enables Reed to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mahomes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Mahomes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Mahomes blocks nicely.
Reed trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom. #T2#
Reed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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 won't allow Mahomes to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Mahomes misses.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.#T3#
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mahomes swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mahomes.
Mahomes moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Mahomes misses the body punch
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Mahomes connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahomes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Mahomes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Reed tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mahomes manages to circle out of the way.
A good leg kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes 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#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahomes misses the jab.
A nice leg kick from Mahomes, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Mahomes finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahomes cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Mahomes throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahomes throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Mahomes lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Mahomes.#T1#
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahomes misses the target.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Reed slips under a jab.
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Jab by Reed.
Mahomes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Mahomes misses with a hook to the body
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Reed bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Mahomes! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Mahomes is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Patrick Mahomes has been cut.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahomes is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed won't allow Mahomes to get back to his feet.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Mahomes seems to have recovered his senses.
Mahomes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reed controls the pace.
Reed cracks Mahomes with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Reed trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed looking to sit in guard and control but Mahomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Reed wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahomes defends well.#SUB#
Reed looking for a guillotine here but Mahomes defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Patrick Mahomes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mahomes lands a front kick.
Mahomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Mahomes
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the body
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Mahomes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahomes scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Reed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahomes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Mahomes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahomes misses with a few strikes there.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahomes clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed is looking to counter punch.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Mahomes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Mahomes stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes. #T4#
Mahomes scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahomes's corner calls for a 1-2. Mahomes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahomes throws a head kick that misses.
Mahomes cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahomes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Mahomes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Reed moves out of range as Mahomes strikes.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes lands a jab to the head.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed tries to move into range but Mahomes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mahomes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mahomes with a jab.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
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.
Mahomes throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahomes connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Mahomes.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes misses with a leg kick
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahomes doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed shoots in for a double leg but Mahomes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Mahomes misses with a leg kick.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Mahomes scores with a hook.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes cracks Reed with a good jab.
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.
Mahomes is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Mahomes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Mahomes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Mahomes lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Mahomes lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mahomes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Mahomes's cut.
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!#R5#
Mahomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahomes is just out of range.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Reed moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Mahomes with a hook.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Mahomes saw that one coming.
Reed with a hook.#T1#
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahomes slips under a jab from Reed.
Mahomes throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahomes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahomes.
Mahomes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Mahomes throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Harris Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahomes scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Mahomes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mahomes lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
#T3#
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Mahomes tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Nice body kick there by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mahomes tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Mahomes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes connects with a high kick. #T4#
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Mahomes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahomes throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mahomes moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
Mahomes connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahomes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
A quick step to the side and Reed tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mahomes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mahomes 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mahomes!
Patrick Mahomes is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 131
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LVPED in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws a good cross that connects.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reed lands with a punch from half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to improve his position.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redcliffe defending well though.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Redcliffe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
Redcliffe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Redcliffe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Reed is working for a submission of some sort.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redcliffe keeps working. #T3#
Redcliffe trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
Redcliffe won't allow Reed to pass to mount.
Redcliffe is trying to control but can't.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redcliffe tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed walks into a jab.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#T2#
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed cracks Redcliffe with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Reed counters with a big right hand! Oh Redcliffe is in trouble here! Reed follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris 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:
ENIGMA 119
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Draganov.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Draganov cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Draganov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
We've been hearing reports that Reed has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Draganov lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Draganov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Draganov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Draganov moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draganov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draganov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draganov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Draganov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Draganov works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed moves out of range as Draganov throws a body kick.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Draganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Draganov misses with a leg kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Draganov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Draganov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
Ivan Draganov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draganov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Draganov.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
#T3#
Draganov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Draganov connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Draganov tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Draganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Draganov thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Reed takes one on the button.
Draganov looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reed lands a right hand from hell, dropping Draganov. Reed pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
Harris Reed thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Billabong lands a jab.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab from Billabong.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Billabong.
Billabong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Billabong connects with a single shot there.
Billabong 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 Billabong off to one side.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Billabong moves out of range as Reed strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Billabong.
Billabong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a big counter combination but Billabong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Billabong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Billabong clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Billabong has time to react.
Billabong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Billabong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong takes one to the chin there.
Billabong lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Billabong.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Reed.
Billabong misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Billabong is rocked!
Reed fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Billabong square on the jaw! Damn, Billabong is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Harris 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:
ENIGMA 108
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe lands a jab to the nose.
Redcliffe cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Redcliffe 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 throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe thumps Reed with a low kick.#T1#
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed moves forwards but Redcliffe connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Redcliffe.
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.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Redcliffe jabs at Reed's body.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed closes the distance looking to clinch
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body kick. #T3#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe misses with a hook.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redcliffe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Redcliffe settles back down. #T4#
Redcliffe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Redcliffe!
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Redcliffe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a jab.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcliffe scores with a body shot.
Reed misses the jab.
A quick step to the side and Redcliffe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reed might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Redcliffe has got the better of the exchanges.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Reed throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Redcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from Reed misses.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed walks into a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reed throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a stiff right hand.
Redcliffe connects with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe lands the left hand.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reed on the side of the head.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Reed.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reed under the eye.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
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.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Redcliffe throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe thuds his shin into the meat of Reed's side.
Redcliffe looks to throw a body kick
and Redcliffe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
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 with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe misses with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe thuds his right hand into Reed's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Redcliffe jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Redcliffe needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.#ROC2#Redcliffe is rocked!
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed swings for the body but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Redcliffe.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Reed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Reed throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed passes easily into half guard.
Redcliffe is refusing to be controlled, as Reed sits in half guard. #T1#
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Reed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Redcliffe defends it well.
Redcliffe moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are battling for position here. Redcliffe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Redcliffe blocks nicely.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Reed working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Reed keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed lands an elbow.
Redcliffe regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reed's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T4#
Reed tries to pass to full mount but Redcliffe defends it.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Redcliffe defends it.
Harris Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed is nestled in close to Redcliffe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is looking to stall here but Redcliffe recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris Reed dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Redcliffe tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reed scores with a hook.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reed counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Redcliffe off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Reed follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Redcliffe was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new lightweight champion!
Harris 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:
ENIGMA 96
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Probert.
Probert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a body punch but Probert moves out of range.
Probert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Probert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Probert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Probert scores with a jab.
Probert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT#It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses the body punch
and Probert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Probert lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Probert throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Probert.
Probert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
Reed drives through and clinches with Probert against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Probert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Probert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reed has Probert pressed against the cage, preventing Probert from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Probert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Probert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab lands there for Reed.
A slow jab from Probert misses its intended target. #T2#
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses the jab.
Probert just misses with a punch to the body.
Probert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Probert moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Probert ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Probert throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Reed bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Probert! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Probert is rocked!
Probert wants to control but Reed passes easily into half guard.
Probert is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed winds up and cracks Probert with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Probert is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Probert's head. #T3#
Probert wants to control the action here but instead Reed manages to pass to full mount!
Probert wants to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed connects with a bit shot that sees Probert covering up! More strikes from Reed and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reed is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
A very excited looking Harris 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:
ENIGMA 89
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FIST OF FURY in the buildup to the fight.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed misses the body punch
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed walks into a left hand. #T1#
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Redcliffe scores with a head kick.
Reed throws a series of punches but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Redcliffe drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Redcliffe lands a nice hook to Reed's body. Reed takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redcliffe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Redcliffe is countered with a crisp right hand from Reed that sends him to the canvas! Reed follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#Redcliffe is rocked!
Reed tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oh Redcliffe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reed throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed is chipping away with strikes.
Redcliffe trying to remain calm as Reed controls from the top position.
Reed fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed postures up.
Redcliffe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reed connects with a decent elbow.
Redcliffe seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
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 throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reed with the ground and pound but Redcliffe regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Redcliffe avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control from half guard but Redcliffe is working away.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Redcliffe wants to get back to full guard.
Reed is trying to control the action in half guard but Redcliffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed drops an elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Reed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Redcliffe defending well though.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reed throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redcliffe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe throws a shot to the body.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a body shot.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed walks into a left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a jab to the head.
Redcliffe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redcliffe's guard.
Redcliffe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Reed manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Redcliffe tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
#T3#
Reed looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redcliffe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redcliffe is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redcliffe regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Reed.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Reed is looking to work some ground and pound but Redcliffe has wrist control.#T4#
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Redcliffe seems keen to control Reed's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe 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.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed closes the distance but Redcliffe moves to the side
and Redcliffe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Kwame Redcliffe has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe thows a leg kick but Reed checks it #TD2#
and Reed counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reed.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redcliffe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reed's guard. #REVR#
Redcliffe trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reed manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Redcliffe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reed.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed wants to control from the top but Redcliffe keeps moving. #T2#
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Reed has gone for a leg lock! Redcliffe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reed's guard.#REVR#
Redcliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed keeping full guard, as Redcliffe tries to pass. #SUB2#
Reed is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Reed lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #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 an elbow that misses. Redcliffe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reed's guard. Nice move by Redcliffe!#REVR#
Redcliffe sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Redcliffe wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Harris Reed just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD2#
Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Reed there.
Reed is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reed is trying to control. Redcliffe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redcliffe tries to kick Reed off but Reed keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy. #T2#
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed throwing shots but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed wants to control but Redcliffe is keeping him busy.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed thows a huge punch but Redcliffe dodges it nicely.
Redcliffe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Reed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redcliffe's head.
Reed trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed darts in looking for a takedown but Redcliffe gets double underhooks and turns Reed into the cage.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Redcliffe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Redcliffe cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Redcliffe thinking.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Redcliffe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Redcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Redcliffe with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kwame Redcliffe's cut.
That's time! Redcliffe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A head kick by Redcliffe misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses the jab.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redcliffe connects with a looping right hand.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Redcliffe tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Reed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down. #T2#
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reed.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Reed misses with the combination.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Redcliffe misses. #T3#
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed wants to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch position.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the body
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Redcliffe as he avoids it easily.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
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.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Reed fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Redcliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 84
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Redcliffe. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Redcliffe on the side of the head.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Reed.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Reed tries for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away easily
and Redcliffe counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Redcliffe. Redcliffe obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcliffe to score with a decent uppercut.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Reed slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Redcliffe scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
A big right from Reed misses.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe stuffs the takedown.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.#T2#
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe 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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Redcliffe throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch but Redcliffe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redcliffe fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body. #T3#
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reed slips under a jab.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Redcliffe.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4##CL2#
Reed darts in and clinches Redcliffe up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed presses Redcliffe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe gets underhooks to prevent Reed's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A solid body kick from Redcliffe.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redcliffe as he jumps to the side.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a straight left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?
Redcliffe jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.#T1#
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Redcliffe.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
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!
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Reed.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick. #T2#
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed misses with a looping left.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Redcliffe - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Redcliffe. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Redcliffe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Reed takes a kick to the side of the head.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed tries to clinch there but Redcliffe circles away.
Redcliffe half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Redcliffe lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Reed.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reed tries to clinch up but Redcliffe circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD2#
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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Redcliffe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed tries to move into range but Redcliffe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reed.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves away
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Redcliffe swinging wildly here.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reed is defended easily by Redcliffe.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Reed sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Redcliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Reed wants to clinch up but Redcliffe keeps it at a distance.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Redcliffe - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Reed rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Redcliffe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe misses with a hook
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Reed looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending well.
#T4#
Redcliffe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redcliffe wants to control but Reed is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed works his way into full mount!
Reed tries to control but Redcliffe wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Kwame Redcliffe did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcliffe. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcliffe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe with the inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reed or perhaps it was just good defense by Redcliffe, which made it look bad.
As Reed backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redcliffe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Redcliffe lands a head shot.
Redcliffe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a hook.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Reed tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Reed slips under a jab from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed works over Redcliffe's head and body with a nice combination.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed jabs at Redcliffe's body.
Reed works Redcliffe's body with a nice hook.
Redcliffe leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed is looking to clinch but Redcliffe is avoiding it.
Redcliffe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed feints the counter takedown.
Reed avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Redcliffe throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Redcliffe's defenses.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe is looking to land body kicks.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Reed let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redcliffe circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redcliffe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Reed is trying to break the clinch but Redcliffe is controlling him.
Reed can't get the takedown.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.#T4#
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses #TD2#
so Reed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reed trying to control but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe 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 pushing down on Redcliffe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redcliffe is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Redcliffe's guard.
Reed content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redcliffe is keeping the position for now.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Redcliffe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe looking for a sweep. Not yet Redcliffe, not yet.
Reed pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Reed works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Sloppy strikes there by Reed.
Reed sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Redcliffe is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Redcliffe but he's now mounted!
Reed lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Redcliffe hang on?#T2#
Reed looking to ground and pound but Redcliffe is blocking nicely.
Reed looking to finish with strikes here!
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount.
Reed is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Redcliffe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Redcliffe is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Reed jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redcliffe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redcliffe and Reed has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Redcliffe dodges the ground and pound from Reed.#T3#
Reed scoring with punches from side control.
Reed wants to control for a moment but Redcliffe uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reed working Redcliffe over with strikes.
Redcliffe is doing well to control the position and prevent Reed from advancing to side control.
Redcliffe is looking for a sweep. Reed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Redcliffe won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harris Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Redcliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Kwame Redcliffe retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands! |
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ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed trying to control the action but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
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. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Turcotte's temple.
Reed is nestled in close to Turcotte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turcotte is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Reed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#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.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed is trying to control. Turcotte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turcotte trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
#T3#
Reed throwing shots but Turcotte is blocking nicely.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed is looking to advance position but Turcotte won't allow it.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Turcotte's hands, connecting with Turcotte's forehead.
Reed frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.#T4#
Turcotte blocking the ground and pound.
Turcotte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reed tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reed lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Reed looking to secure an arm triangle but Turcotte defends it well.
Turcotte tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte controls the position.
Reed scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turcotte?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harris 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#
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turcotte sprawls and moves away.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Turcotte tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed slips under a jab.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Reed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed steps in with a hook that catches Turcotte right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turcotte looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
After winning the bout, Harris 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:
GDL 137: Reed VS Chisaki
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Reed moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed works on Chisaki's body with a couple of short punches.
Chisaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chisaki 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.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Reed.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kai Chisaki.
Chisaki is looking for a takedown.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chisaki looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chisaki misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kai Chisaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Reed forces Chisaki back against the cage and clinches.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Reed.
Chisaki goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed slips under a jab from Chisaki.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chisaki looks winded!
Chisaki misses with a hook
#TD#
and Reed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ROC#Chisaki is rocked!
Reed stands and throws Chisaki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chisaki is still in real trouble! Can Reed finish him?
Reed working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chisaki 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.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Chisaki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chisaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chisaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Chisaki trying to remain calm as Reed controls from the top position.
Reed cracks Chisaki with a big elbow.
Reed wants to control but Chisaki is keeping him busy.
Reed in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Reed wants to control but Chisaki is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chisaki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chisaki is trying to work for a sweep but Reed has mounted him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chisaki is in a horrible position here. Reed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chisaki is looking to improve his position but Reed isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Reed landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Chisaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reed unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Chisaki wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Reed celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Harris 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:
GDL 130: Reed VS Milani
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Reed.
Sloppy strikes from Milani. Those never looked like landing.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Milani's head back.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Milani counters with a nice body shot.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Reed scores with a takedown into Milani's guard.
Reed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Milani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reed is in close to Milani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Milani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Reed wants to control from the top but Milani keeps moving.
Reed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Milani avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Milani blocks nicely.
Reed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Reed 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 work some ground and pound but Milani has wrist control.
Milani keeping full guard, as Reed tries to pass.
Milani is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed throws a strike but Milani rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Milani 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 Milani's guard. #REVR##T3#
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Milani 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Milani 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.
Milani is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed postures up in Milani's guard and throws a big left but Milani blocks it.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Milani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Milani scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Milani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the liver by Milani. Beautiful body shot.
Milani misses with a looping left.
Reed half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Milani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Milani takes one on the button.#ROC#Milani is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Milani as he connects with a hook.
Reed knocks out Milani with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Reed before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Reed picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Harris 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:
GDL 122: Reed VS Hoglander
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed sizes up Hoglander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoglander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hoglander with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Hoglander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed slips a jab from Hoglander.#TD#
Reed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoglander napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoglander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control the action but Hoglander is working from the bottom.
Reed in side control, throwing shots but Hoglander defends.
Reed lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoglander wants to control but Reed postures up.#T1#
Hoglander is trying to improve his position.
Hoglander 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.
Reed trying to control the position but Hoglander is working away.
Reed lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoglander down.
Hoglander is looking for a sweep.
Hoglander is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hoglander taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hoglander is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reed asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2##SUB#
Reed wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoglander, who protects the arm well. #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!
Reed scores with punches from side control.
Hoglander managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reed.
Reed creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Reed are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3##SUB#
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoglander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Reed has hold of Hoglander's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hoglander seems comfortable defending it but Reed has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hoglander is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hoglander is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Reed couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Harris 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:
End of the Madness
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Adeoluwa seems unphased.
#CL2#
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adeoluwa controls his hands.
#T1#
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed pushes Adeoluwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Reed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Nice straight punches there by Adeoluwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adeoluwa.#T2#
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Reed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Reed.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adeoluwa controls his hands.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Adeoluwa.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Adeoluwa avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adeoluwa cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Adeoluwa is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Reed on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Adeoluwa 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. Adeoluwa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed connects with a jab.#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!
Reed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Adeoluwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed dips a shoulder and cracks Adeoluwa with a mighty uppercut! Adeoluwa falls back against the cage and Reed unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adeoluwa is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reed screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Harris 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:
Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Reed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warrior is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Warrior wants to stand and escape but Reed is having none of it. #SUB2#
Reed thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warrior swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is pushing down on Warrior's leg trying to pass to half guard. Warrior is fighting to maintain full guard but Reed has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position.
Reed throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reed is working for a kimura but Warrior is defending it quite comfortably.
Warrior is trying to stand back up but Reed is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reed trying to mount his opponent but Warrior defends it. #SUB2#
Reed is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Warrior sees it coming and defends easily.
Reed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Warrior won't allow Reed to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Warrior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed wants to pass to mount but Warrior is defending the position. #T3#
Reed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Warrior!
Warrior avoids a series of strikes thrown by Reed.
Reed wants to take Warrior's back here but Warrior is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB2#
Reed goes for an armbar but Warrior turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Warrior. #SUB2#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Warrior 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 Warrior!
Reed is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Warrior is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Warrior has a good base and remains in mount.
Reed wants to hold on but Warrior pushes him away.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warrior tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harris Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Warrior misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Warrior on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warrior tries to get out of the position.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed slips nicely into half guard.
Reed throwing shots but Warrior is blocking nicely.
Reed is keen to just control but Warrior is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed is pressing down on Warrior's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warrior is holding on for now.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Reed is working for a kimura but Warrior 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 Warrior!
Warrior is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB2#
Reed is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reed extends the arm and Warrior is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Reed!
During a confident post fight interview, Harris Reed thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed dives in for a single leg takedown but Moyna sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moyna.
Moyna lands a jab-cross combination.
A big right from Moyna misses. #CL2#
Reed gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moyna prevents a body shot from Reed.
Moyna is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants a takedown.
Moyna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moyna prevents a body shot from Reed.
Reed wants a takedown but no success here.
Jeremy Moyna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Reed.
Moyna is stalling here.
#T1#
Reed tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moyna smiles and moves away.
Moyna shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reed eats them both and turns towards Moyna to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moyna throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed slips under a jab.
And Reed tries to counter it with a takedown but Moyna pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moyna misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Reed counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Moyna is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reed postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moyna is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reed, into his guard. #REVR##T2##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! Moyna rolls with it to try and escape but Reed cranks on the arm and Moyna is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Reed!
After winning the bout, Harris 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:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solomon! But no joy.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Solomon clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Solomon scores with a spinning back kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Solomon moves out of range and Reed only half commits. #T1#
Solomon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Solomon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Solomon slips a jab from Reed.
Solomon tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Solomon misses with a looping right.
Solomon lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Solomon counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solomon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2##TD#
Reed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Solomon's guard.
Reed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reed stands and throws Solomon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Reed tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Solomon tries to escape but Reed is in control.
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.#SUB#
Reed in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Solomon is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harris Reed!
A victorious Harris 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Mensah wants the takedown. Reed is fighting it off but Mensah persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reed's guard against the cage.
Mensah stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mensah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a triangle but Mensah pushes his legs off easily.
Mensah is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Reed is looking for a triangle but Mensah pushes his legs off easily.
Mensah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mensah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Reed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mensah defends it easily.
Mensah must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mensah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mensah 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.#T1##SUB#
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mensah defends well.
Mensah is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Reed looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Mensah is posturing up here but Reed has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Mensah tries to roll out but it's too tight and Mensah has to tap! Slick submission there by Reed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harris Reed!
Our winner, Harris 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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