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Event:
NRC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1# Reeves lands a nice hook to Reem's body. Reem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Reeves swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
A jab from Reem does it's job there. Reeves throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it. Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Reeves's head back.
Reem scores with a jab.#KD# Reem lands a big head kick that sends Reeves tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves Reeves back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Reeves is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A chopping leg kick lands by Reeves. Reeves is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him? We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reem throws a pinpoint strike between Reeves's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Reeves crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Reem scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Reem! A victorious Liam Reem 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:
NRC 13
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1# Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily. Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Reem moves out of range as Simovski strikes. Reem slips a straight right by Simovski. Simovski checks a leg kick nicely. Simovski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reem moves away. Simovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Simovski down. Simovski throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Reem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simovski checks a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simovski connects with a body shot. Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily. Simovski looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range. Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1# Simovski cracks Reem with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Simovski moves out of range of the body kick. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simovski! But no joy. Simovski misses with a straight left. Simovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem. Reem moves out of range of the strikes. Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Simovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reem sees it coming and avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Simovski there. Simovski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reem.
Reem misses with an uppercut. Simovski saw that one coming. Good exchange - Reem coming out on top. Simovski darts in trying to clinch and Reem counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simovski thinking. Simovski lands a slapping body shot.
Simovski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Simovski thows a left - swing and a miss! Simovski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Reem is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reem misses with a lunging right hand
and Simovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Reem blocks a jab. Reem feinted there with a counter leg kick. Simovski throws the left hand but Reem avoids the punch easily. Simovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Reem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Simovski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Nice uppercut there from Simovski. We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Simovski tries to clinch up. Reem takes one on the button.#T3# Reem throws a head kick that misses. It seemed like Simovski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Reem looks to land a body kick but Simovski moved away. Simovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Simovski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL# Reem clinches up with Simovski and pushes him back against the cage. Simovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem misses with the head strike.
Simovski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A shot in the inside from Simovski. Simovski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Simovski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simovski. A right hand to the body from Simovski.
Simovski misses with a hook from the clinch. Simovski lands a left hand.
Reem lands a right hand. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Simovski misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem. A head punch blocked on the inside by Simovski. #T4##BC2# Simovski breaks from the clinch.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simovski momentarily.
Simovski looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range.#CL# Reem rushes Simovski and presses him up against the cage. Simovski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short right from Reem. A short right from Simovski on the inside. Simovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle. Simovski blocks a body shot from Reem. Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem misses with a hook from the clinch. Simovski working aggressively here.
Simovski swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut. Simovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoyan Simovski 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 combination from Reem does no damage. Simovski lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Simovski avoids the head kick by Reem.
Stoyan Simovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick by Reem misses and Simovski counters with a straight right hand. Simovski wants to clinch. Reem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stoyan Simovski seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simovski misses with a hook. Reem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Simovski. Simovski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1# Simovski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Simovski. Reem misses with a body kick. Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Simovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Some bone on bone action there as Simovski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Simovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards. A telegraphed right hand from Simovski misses the target. Reem throws a counter high kick but Simovski was just alert enough to avoid it. Simovski connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back. Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Simovski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simovski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Simovski slips a straight right by Reem. Simovski blocks a jab. Simovski throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simovski. Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Reem takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simovski.
A shot to the liver by Simovski. Beautiful body shot. Simovski loads up on a big right hand but Reem slips the punch. Simovski scores with a jab. Reem throws a leg kick but Simovski checks it. Simovski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Reem avoids the body shot from Simovski.
#T3# Simovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Simovski. Reem tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Simovski manages to circle out of the way. The fighters circling - Simovski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reem looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Reem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Simovski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Simovski throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Simovski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Reem is looking to land body kicks. Simovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Reem with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simovski to score with a decent uppercut. Reem ducks under a wild hook from Simovski. Simovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away. Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Reem lands with a nice body punch. Simovski throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot. #T4# Simovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. As Simovski backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Simovski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reem. Reem looks to land a body kick but Simovski moved away. Simovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reem counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Reem keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simovski. Simovski scores with a jab. Simovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reem manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Simovski lands a nice shot to the body.
Simovski lands a jab. Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simovski. Reem throws a half hearted mid kick. Reem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stoyan Simovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Reem connects with a leg kick. Reem moves away from the strike by Simovski. A low kick from Reem is predictable there and Simovski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Simovski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Simovski tries to clinch there but Reem circles away.
Simovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Simovski slips the punch. Reem misses the shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A jab from Reem misses. Reem misses with a low kick. Reem looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Reem wants to land a leg kick but Simovski is out of range. Simovski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reem's head backwards. Reem with the inside leg kick. #T1# Reem lands a nice looking body kick. Simovski tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range. Simovski scores with a hook. Reem tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Reem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Simovski takes a step back to recover. Simovski tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range. Simovski throws a jab when Reem was well out of range. The fighters circle momentarily. Simovski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Reem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Simovski throws a big shot that misses. Simovski connects with a looping right hand.
Reem lands a jab to the nose. Liam Reem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Simovski connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Reem ducks under a wild hook from Simovski. Simovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Simovski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Simovski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Reem scoring well with a low kick there.
Simovski throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot. And Reem counters with a quick kick to the body but Simovski blocks it. Simovski scores with a body shot.
Simovski misses with a right hand and Reem counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A nice leg kick from Reem, right into the meat of the thigh.
Simovski moves away from the strike by Reem. A head kick misses from Reem. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3# Reem wants to clinch up but Simovski keeps it at a distance. Reem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simovski checks it well. Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Simovski throws a lazy right hand but Reem sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Simovski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. A chopping leg kick lands by Reem. Simovski connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back. Simovski sizes up Reem with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Simovski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Reem looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Reem does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Simovski lands a nice looking body shot.
Simovski connects with a crisp jab. Simovski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2#Reem is rocked!#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. BOOM! Simovski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Reem. Reem tries to recover but Simovski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Reem lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stoyan Simovski! |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 16, 2022 |
#R1# Pawlikowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Pawlikowski is just out of range. Despite the aggression on Pawlikowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Pawlikowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pawlikowski. That did some damage! Reem avoids the head kick by Pawlikowski.
Reem throwing a counter right hand but Pawlikowski manages to avoid it. Pawlikowski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reem blocks a head kick by Pawlikowski.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Gym Goroshi London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Pawlikowski walks into a jab. A low kick lands for Reem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pawlikowski.
Pawlikowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it. Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Pawlikowski's head back.
A low kick from Pawlikowski misses and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Pawlikowski 's knee. #T1# Reem circles away from the clinch attempt and Reem makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pawlikowski really felt that one! Pawlikowski looks winded! Pawlikowski walks into a straight right hand from Reem. Pawlikowski sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Pawlikowski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#ROC#Pawlikowski is rocked! Look low, kick high! Reem uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pawlikowski tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Reem is absolutely delighted - when Pawlikowski wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Reem! Liam Reem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NRC 10
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Nyland tries to tie him up. Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Reem cracks Nyland with a nice body shot. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nyland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Nyland letting Reem take a breather here. Nyland fails to pull guard.
A short right from Reem. Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nyland looks winded! Reem has Nyland pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Good body shot from Reem.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1# Reem lands a hook to the side of the head. Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Good body shot from Reem.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Nyland's ribcage. A hook to the body from Reem.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Reem to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Reem for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem pushes Nyland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hook to the body lands for Reem.
#T2# An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem. Reem scores with a hook to the body. Reem landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Ross Nyland has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Reem scores with a shoulder strike. Reem lands a hook to the side of the head. Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Nice body punch from Reem - that landed with a thud.
Reem stalls. Nyland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nyland lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem slows down the pace here.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nyland in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T3# Reem lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC# Reem breaks from the clinch.
Nyland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reem. Reem connects with a solid leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook. Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nyland takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Nyland is rocked! Nyland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem. Nyland is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him? Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reem. Nyland shrugs it off though. Nyland is holding his hands too far apart here. Reem throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Nyland is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Reem! A relieved looking Liam Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NRC Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1# Reem throws a head kick but Iriki Gyo moves out of range.
Reem misses with a body kick. Iriki Gyo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Iriki Gyo swings widly with a right hand
and Reem counters with a slapping leg kick. A decent looking cross lands there for Iriki Gyo. Iriki Gyo fails with a takedown attempt. Iriki Gyo blocks the body kick.
Iriki Gyo blocks a head kick by Reem.
A low kick from Iriki Gyo misses and Reem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iriki Gyo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Iriki Gyo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Iriki Gyo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Iriki Gyo looks winded! Reem connects with a body shot. Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# A low kick from Iriki Gyo misses and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Iriki Gyo's knee momentarily.#CL# Reem moves into range and clinches up with Iriki Gyo. A right hook to the body lands for Reem.
Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Good body shot from Reem.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iriki Gyo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem scores with a shoulder strike. Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem lands with a light punch inside. #T2# Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. Reem stalling in the clinch.
Iriki Gyo tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position. Reem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Iriki Gyo backwards. Reem lands a shoulder strike. A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem. Reem stalling against the cage.
Reem digs a right hand into Iriki Gyo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iriki Gyo's gas tank. Iriki Gyo takes a knee to the side of the body. A body shot lands from Reem.
A short uppercut from Reem. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem works on Iriki Gyo's body with a couple of short punches. Reem scores with a hook to the body. Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Reem scores with a hook to the body.#T3# Reem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem scores with a shot to the side of Iriki Gyo's head. Iriki Gyo takes a knee to the side of the body. A nice left hand lands by Reem.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Iriki Gyo's ribcage. A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Reem gets through Iriki Gyo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reem lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Knees to the body from Reem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Iriki Gyo takes a knee to the side of the body. Reem lands a nice knee to the body. Reem landing knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Reem.
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Iriki Gyo.#T4# A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem scores with a shoulder strike. Reem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Iriki Gyo backwards. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Iriki Gyo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Shiro Han Iriki Gyo has been cut. Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Iriki Gyo won't want to take too many of those. Reem digs a right hand into Iriki Gyo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Iriki Gyo's gas tank. Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Iriki Gyo is rocked! Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Iriki Gyo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees to the body from Reem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem scores with a shot to the side of Iriki Gyo's head. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut. Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that round. The cut man is working on Shiro Han Iriki Gyo's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Reem with the inside leg kick. Iriki Gyo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Good shot there by Reem. Reem grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Iriki Gyo takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Reem cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Liam Reem! Liam Reem decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NRC 5: Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2021 |
#R1# Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Reem throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Reem lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peacock's sensitive parts. Reem throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peacock.#CUT#It looks like Drew Peacock has been cut. Reem throws a front kick that sends Peacock stumbling back into the cage. Peacock lands with a nice body punch. The fighters circling - Peacock throws out the jab but it was never going to land. It appears Reem was looking to counter with a kick there. Peacock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Peacock misses with a body shot.
Reem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peacock misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Reem pushes Peacock away with a front kick. Reem misses with a hook.#T1# Peacock misses with a wild body shot. Peacock scores with a jab to the body. That kick from Reem tenderised Peacock's leg. Peacock is trying to keep his angry face on. Peacock lands with a good body shot. Reem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Peacock will feel that in the morning. Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing. Peacock looks winded! Peacock punishes Reem's body with a nice straight punch. We've been informed that Peacock 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. Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Peacock throws a sloppy body shot
and Reem counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peacock's knee momentarily. Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peacock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Reem throws out a powerful jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reem throws a body punch but Peacock moves out of range. Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Peacock misses with a body punch
and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Peacock 's knee. #T2# Reem throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Peacock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Peacock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reem rather than just go for the knockout. Reem pushes Peacock away with a front kick. Reem lands a lovely overhand right. Peacock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reem scores with a spinning back kick! Nice body kick from Reem. Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peacock.
Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peacock. That did some damage! Reem is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Peacock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Peacock takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Peacock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Peacock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Peacock down. #T3# Reem with a nice calf kick. Reem lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. A chopping leg kick lands by Reem. A thudding body kick lands there by Reem!
Reem scores with a kick to the midsection. Reem explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL# Reem closes the distance and clinches. A short right from Reem on the inside. Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. 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! Reem lands with a right to the head. Reem lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T4# Reem is pushing Peacock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Peacock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peacock has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reem. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reem pressing his opponent against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reem. Reem misses with a hook from the clinch. Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reem lands a right hand. Reem landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reem. Peacock is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that round. The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Peacock takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL# Reem has managed to clinch.
Reem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Reem misses with some punches.
Reem lands with a short shot to the head. Reem prevents Peacock from breaking the clinch. Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Peacock controls the action.
Peacock tries to break free but Reem pushes him back against the cage. Reem is working Peacock over against the cage. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Peacock is breathing heavily. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Peacock won't want to take too many of those. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem pushes Peacock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1# A right handed body shot lands from Reem.
Liam Reem has scored more points in the clinch so far. Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Reem lands a left hand.
Reem lands a nice knee to the body. Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Reem digs a right hand into Peacock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Peacock's gas tank. A short uppercut from Reem. Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Peacock controls his hands.
Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peacock can do to turn this around?#BC# Reem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reem fakes the leg kick and cracks Peacock in the body. A low kick lands for Reem.
Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Peacock throws a poor cross that misses
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick. That kick from Reem tenderised Peacock's leg. Peacock is trying to keep his angry face on. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reem moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
It looks like Reem has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Liam Reem is winning the standup battle so far. Reem connects with a solid leg kick. Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Reem feints and then cracks Peacock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peacock down. Peacock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reem. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
#CL# Reem clinches up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Reem. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reem tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reem lands on the inside with an uppercut. Reem landing knees to the head.
Reem taking a breather.#T3# Peacock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Peacock takes a knee to the side of the body. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peacock lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peacock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem misses with a body punch.
Reem lands a nice knee to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Reem landing knees to the body.
Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A right hook to the body lands for Reem.
A bit of stalling here from Reem.
Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. Reem is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Reem has Peacock pressed against the cage.
Reem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Peacock prevents a body shot from Reem. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem. Reem cracks Peacock with a nice body shot. Peacock is trying to break the clinch but Reem is controlling him. Come on Reem - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reem working Peacock over with knees to the body. Reem lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem landing knees to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Drew Peacock's cut even more. Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Drew Peacock's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Reem lands a front kick. Peacock steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reem. That one must have hurt. You can see that Peacock has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Reem lands a head kick. Peacock smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL# Reem forces Peacock back against the cage and clinches. Reem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Peacock takes a shot to the head. Peacock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peacock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Reem scores with a shot to the side of Peacock's head. Peacock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peacock wants to break free but Reem has control.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
Reem working some nice short punches in the clinch. Reem stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Reem on the inside. #T1# Reem tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage. Reem lands a knee to the head.
Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reem lands a right hand. Reem is leaning against Peacock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem lands with a light punch inside. A short right from Reem on the inside. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Peacock won't want to take too many of those. Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Peacock controls his hands.
Reem gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reem. Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Peacock won't want to take too many of those. Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2# Reem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem scores with a nice hook to the head. Reem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Peacock prevents a body shot from Reem. Reem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peacock's elbow. Reem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Peacock controls the action.
Reem avoiding damage.
Reem scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Peacock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peacock. Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3# Nice body punch from Reem. Peacock blocks a body shot from Reem. Peacock letting Reem take a breather here. Reem cracks Peacock with a nice body shot. Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Peacock is trying to force a seperation but Reem has the dominant position. Reem lands a hook to the side of the head. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem. Reem scores with a shoulder strike. Reem working Peacock over with knees to the body. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peacock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Peacock blocks a body shot from Reem. #T4# Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Drew Peacock's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Reem tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage. Reem landing knees to the body.
Liam Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Reem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Peacock takes a knee to the side of the body. Reem blocks a body shot from Peacock. A frustrated look appears on Peacock's face as he tries to break the clinch. A left hand lands to the body for Reem.
Peacock tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short body shot lands from Reem as the two fighters clinch.
Reem digs a right hand underneath Peacock's ribcage. Peacock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Reem showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reem 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:25 Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:25 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Reem! A very excited looking Liam Reem 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:
NRC: Leviathans
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1# Mayer is looking to clinch. Mayer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reem moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Mayer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem. Good leg kick by Reem. Mayer throws a right hand that misses
and Reem counters with a nice uppercut. Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mayer. A left and a right from Mayer both land. Nice combination. Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Some wild striking there from Mayer.
Mayer wants to clinch. Mayer throws a jab when Reem was well out of range. Reem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Mayer lands the left hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem lands with a hook. Mayer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Reem slips a jab from Mayer. Deacon Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mayer fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Mayer is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mayer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reem counters with a head kick. That will keep Mayer thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Mayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Mayer wants to clinch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Reem. A swing and a miss from Mayer. Reem is looking to counter with a body kick. Mayer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem. Mayer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Mayer's coach down at Advanced Fitness Inc. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mayer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Mayer throws a combination. Reem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
#T2# Reem tries to throw a body punch but Mayer avoids it by throwing Reem back against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land. Mayer misses with the head strike.
Mayer is trying to stall.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Mayer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem has a couple of punches blocked by Mayer.
Reem blocks an uppercut.
Mayer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayer being controlled against the cage. Reem working Mayer over with knees to the body. Reem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reem.#T3# Mayer tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reem working Mayer over with knees to the body. Mayer looks winded! Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Reem misses with a body punch.
Mayer is looking to control Reem's arms but Reem gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayer has his back to the cage. Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Mayer's ribcage. Reem misses with the head strike.
Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Mayer prevents a body shot from Reem. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Mayer won't want to take too many of those. Reem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Mayer fails to land. Mayer takes a knee to the side of the body. Reem misses with a punch to the body.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body. #T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayer. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mayer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Reem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Reem struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayer controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Reem scores with a nice short uppercut. Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Reem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem working Mayer over with knees to the body. Reem tries a body shot but Mayer blocks it.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reem lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem can't find room to land a body shot as Mayer controls the action.
Mayer prevents a body shot from Reem. A hook to the body from Mayer.
Mayer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayer takes a knee to the side of the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Reem throws a jab but it's blocked by Mayer. Reem has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ. Mayer misses with a hook. Reem ducked under it nicely. Reem misses the shot to the body. Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayer can do to turn this around? Mayer throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it. Reem throws a nice head kick!
Reem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mayer throws an off balance right hand
and Reem counters with an inside leg kick. Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mayer throws a hook but Reem blocks it. Reem throws a right and a left that both miss. Liam Reem is winning the standup battle so far. Reem moves into range and connects with a jab. Deacon Mayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Mayer is breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mayer is looking to clinch. A decent looking body kick lands there for Reem. Reem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Mayer is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Mayer is still on wobbly legs! Can Reem finish him? Reem lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mayer takes a step back to recover. Mayer seems to have recovered his senses.#T1# Nice body kick there by Reem. Mayer is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Reem Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Mayer is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Reem! An out of breath Liam Reem thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
W10 E2
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Tungsten throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Reem has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. A low kick lands for Reem.
Tungsten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Tungsten takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Tungsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range. Tungsten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it. Tungsten swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Reem tries to counter by closing the distance. Tungsten swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Tungsten pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Tungsten has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rough House in the buildup to the fight. Reem thumps Tungsten with a low kick. Reem slips under a jab from Tungsten. Tungsten looks to throw the jab but Reem is out of range. Terry Tungsten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tungsten throws a hook but Reem blocks it. Reem tries to counter by closing the distance. Tungsten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tungsten connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1# A jab from Tungsten does it's job there. Tungsten looks to score with a jab to the body but Reem is just out of range. Reem tries to counter by closing the distance. Tungsten with a body punch. A glancing blow. Tungsten avoids the head kick by Reem.
Reem ducks right into an uppercut from Tungsten. Tungsten misses the jab. Tungsten digs a good hook to Reem's body.
Reem walks into a stiff left hand from Tungsten. Tungsten misses the jab. Reem wants to counter the offense by Tungsten and move into the clinch position. Tungsten lands an overhand right. Tungsten on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reem. Reem obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD# Tungsten lands a big uppercut and Reem crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Reem looks OK. Tungsten waves Reem back to his feet!#ROC#Reem is rocked! Tungsten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reem looks winded! Tungsten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Tungsten. Reem throws a wild body kick that Tungsten sees coming a mile off.#T2# Tungsten misses with a straight left. Reem wants to counter the offense by Tungsten and move into the clinch position. Reem throws a half hearted mid kick. Tungsten lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Reem falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Terry Tungsten! Terry Tungsten 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:
W9 E2
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Reem. Reem tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Zaire misses with a takedown attempt and Reem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zaire is lucky that one didn't land flush. Reem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaire.#CL# Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reem smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense. Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaire. Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Zaire has his takedown stuffed and Reem counters with a big head kick but Zaire shrugs it off. 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! Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2# Reem moves into the clinch.#TD# Zaire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Zaire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##SUB# Zaire pushes a forearm under Reem's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reem is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire! Abdullah Zaire 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:
W8 E2
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1# Nganoo throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it. Nganoo misses with a straight left. #CL2# Nganoo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nganoo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Nganoo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nganoo can't get the takedown.
#TD2# Nganoo pulls guard. #SUB2# Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2# Nganoo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Reem showing good wrestling skills to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Nganoo looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
#T1##SUB2# Nganoo working for a triangle but Reem defends it easily.
#SUB2# Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Nganoo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reem defends it easily.#SUB2# Reem avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Reem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Reem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Nganoo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reem slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Nganoo looking for a guillotine here but Reem defends easily.
#T3##SUB2# Nganoo has his foot on Reem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reem works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Nganoo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reem stacks Nganoo 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 Reem! Nganoo can't do much from the bottom here. Nganoo tries to get back to half guard but can't. Nganoo is trying to control Reem's posture but Reem avoids it. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reem remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Nganoo is trying to control Reem's posture but Reem avoids it. Nganoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nganoo wants to control but Reem postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deruck Nganoo dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Reem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Reem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reem throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Reem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Reem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reem misses with a body kick. Reem shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nganoo thows a left - swing and a miss! Nganoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Reem misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nganoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Reem feinted there with a counter leg kick. Reem blocks a jab. Nganoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReem. Reem throws a head kick that misses. Nganoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reem.#T1# Reem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nganoo throws a hook but Reem avoids it easily. Reem half committed to a counter leg kick. Reem ducks under a wild hook from Nganoo. Nganoo misses with a hook. Reem pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nganoo wants to counter with a clinch but Reem pushes him away.#CL2# Nganoo drives through and clinches with Reem against the cage.
#TD2# Nganoo jumps guard.
#SUB2# Nganoo has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Reem doesn't defend quickly enough and Nganoo has managed to lock this one up! Can Reem escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nganoo on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Deruck Nganoo! |
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Event:
W7 E2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1# Reem slips a straight right by Yashin. Reem thuds his shin into the meat of Yashin's side. Yashin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Yashin throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range. #CL# Yashin clinches. Nice body punch from Yashin. Reem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A knee to the head by Reem.
#CUT2#It looks like Nikita Yashin has been cut. Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem is trying to stall.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yashin avoiding damage as Reem throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Reem avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by Reem.
Yashin scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head. #T1# Yashin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reem missing with knees to the body.
Yashin struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Yashin's ribcage. Reem looks to throw an elbow but misses. Yashin misses with a punch to the body.
Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Yashin won't want to take too many of those. Reem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reem landing knees to the head.
Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Yashin scores with a shoulder strike. Yashin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yashin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yashin is breathing heavily. 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! Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2# Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A knee to the head by Reem.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yashin's face.
Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yashin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Yashin misses with a punch to the body.
Yashin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yashin avoids a wild elbow strike from Reem. Yashin tries to work over Reem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Yashin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yashin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3# Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Yashin won't want to take too many of those. Reem lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yashin. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yashin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem landing knees to the head.
Yashin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yashin blocks it with crossed arms. Reem stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Reem.
Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem lands a nice knee to the body. Reem looking to throw knees to the head but Yashin is blocking nicely.
Reem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yashin avoids it. Reem landing knees to the head.
Reem blocking some punches.
Yashin takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T4# Yashin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not. Reem looks to throw an elbow but misses. Reem working Yashin over with knees to the body. Yashin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Yashin. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem looking to throw knees to the head but Yashin is blocking nicely.
Reem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yashin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yashin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yashin's face.
Yashin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC# Yashin breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Reem connects with a solid leg kick. Yashin misses with a wild body shot. Reem feints a counter leg kick. Reem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nikita Yashin's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Yashin scores with a jab to the head.
Reem turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Yashin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reem. Reem obviously looking to wear him down.
Yashin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Left hook, right uppercut from Yashin. Reem throws a leg kick which misses Yashin's front leg but catches the back leg as Yashin tries to avoid it. Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yashin. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yashin.
Yashin is looking to wear down Reem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Reem goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL# Yashin moves into the clinch. 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 head punch blocked on the inside by Reem. #T1# Reem landing knees to the head.
Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Yashin swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yashin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Yashin lands with a short head shot on the inside. A nice left hand lands by Yashin.
Yashin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Knees to the body from Reem.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem. A knee to the head by Reem.
Reem is breathing heavily. Yashin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem blocks a body shot from Yashin. Reem misses with a knee strike.
Reem misses with a knee strike.
#T2# Reem tries to land knees in the clinch but Yashin avoids the damage to the body. Reem is looking to control Yashin's arms but Yashin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reem has his back to the cage. Yashin misses with the head strike.
Yashin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Yashin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem lands a knee to the head.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yashin lands a hook to the side of the head. Reem landing knees to the body.
Reem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yashin is defending well for now. Reem blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Yashin scores with a nice short uppercut. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Yashin won't want to take too many of those. A short right from Yashin on the inside. Yashin lands with a light punch inside. Yashin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem pushes off an throws an elbow but Yashin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yashin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3# Reem trying to control the position but instead, Yashin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage. Reem scores with a knee to the head.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yashin blocks it with crossed arms. Yashin scores with a hook to the body. A nice left hand lands by Yashin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yashin. Reem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yashin lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards. Yashin misses with a hook from the clinch. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Yashin lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Yashin managing to block the knees to the body from Reem.
Yashin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Yashin.
Yashin presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Yashin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reem prevents a body shot from Yashin. Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Yashin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Yashin lands a left hand.
Liam Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Yashin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Yashin lands on the inside with an uppercut. Yashin lands with a light punch inside. Reem lands a knee to the head.
Reem tries to land a knee to the head but Yashin blocks with his arms.
Yashin is leaning against Reem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Yashin misses with a short punch on the inside. A body shot lands from Yashin.
Reem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yashin avoids it. Yashin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Yashin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Yashin tries to break the clinch but Reem is controlling the position. Yashin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Yashin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Liam Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Nikita Yashin's cut. That's time! Yashin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Yashin with a hook. Reem moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Yashin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick lands for Reem.
Yashin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reem throws a chopping leg kick but Yashin manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Yashin appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Reem misses with a leg kick. #CL# Yashin moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem tries a knee to the head but Yashin blocks it.
Reem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yashin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Yashin struggles to land a body shot inside as Reem controls his hands.
#T1# Reem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yashin misses with a body punch.
Yashin managing to block the knees to the body from Reem.
Reem tries to land a knee to the head but Yashin blocks with his arms.
Yashin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Yashin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Reem landing knees to the body.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yashin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Yashin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Yashin lands with a right to the head. Yashin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yashin scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yashin as Reem tries to tie him up. Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Reem tries a knee to the head but Yashin blocks it.
#T2# Yashin misses with the head strike.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Yashin blocks it with crossed arms. A body shot lands from Yashin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A left hand lands to the body for Yashin.
Yashin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reem backwards. Yashin presses Reem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Reem trying to control the position but instead, Yashin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reem into the cage. Yashin scores with a hook to the body. Yashin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Reem missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yashin fails to land. Yashin misses with a punch on the inside.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yashin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards. #T3# Yashin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reem. Yashin misses with the head strike.
Yashin lands a body punch. A short uppercut from Yashin. A right hand to the body from Yashin.
Yashin can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
A short right from Yashin on the inside. Yashin tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Yashin back against the cage. Reem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A hook to the body from Yashin.
Yashin lands with a left to the head. Yashin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reem or not. Yashin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reem's elbow. Yashin is working Reem over against the cage. Yashin gets through Reem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Yashin cracks Reem with a nice body shot. Yashin swings wildly with an uppercut but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it. Yashin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reem backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yashin. #T4# A short right from Yashin on the inside. A nice right hand lands inside from Yashin. Yashin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Yashin misses with a punch to the body.
Yashin has a couple of punches blocked by Reem.
Yashin lands a hook that snaps the head of Reem backwards. Reem working Yashin over with knees to the body. Reem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Yashin is defending well for now. Yashin misses with a body punch.
Nikita Yashin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Yashin scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head. Good body shot from Yashin.
Yashin lands with a left to the head. Yashin pushes Reem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Yashin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Yashin lands a hook to the side of the head. Yashin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Yashin lands with a short shot to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Yashin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Nikita Yashin showed his dominance in that final round. I think Reem has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29 Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Reem! A very excited looking Liam Reem 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:
W6 E1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Panda. Reem with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Panda doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Panda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem. Reem misses with a leg kick #TD2# and Panda counters with a nice double leg into guard. Panda wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving. Reem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem is working hard here to advance position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Panda controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Panda on the ground.#T1# Panda stopping the sweep attempt from Reem. Panda works a leg free and moves into half guard. Panda is looking to advance position but Reem won't allow it. #SUB2# Panda wants to work for an arm triangle but Reem is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reem is refusing to be controlled, as Panda sits in half guard. Panda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Reem has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.#T2# 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. Panda trying to control from half guard but Reem is working away. #SUB2# Panda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reem is just riding it out for now. Panda eventually gives up the hold. Panda wants to take a breather but Reem is having none of it. #T3# Panda tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it. #SUB2# Panda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Panda works his way into side control. Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Panda is trying to get an arm triangle but Reem is defending well. Panda trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Panda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Panda working away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laughing Panda 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# Panda blocks a head kick by Reem.
Panda avoids the head kick by Reem.
Reem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. An inside leg kick from Reem misses. A head kick misses from Reem. Reem throws a head kick that misses. Panda shoots in for a double leg but Reem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Panda fails in his attempt to clinch. Reem stuffs the takedown attempt from Panda. Panda gets slowly back to his feet. Reem scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Panda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Panda is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem throws a leg kick that misses. Reem keeps the fight on the outside. A low kick lands for Reem.
#T1# Reem connects with a solid leg kick. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center. Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away. Reem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panda. That did some damage! Reem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Panda will feel that in the morning. Reem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panda's head. Reem connects with an inside leg kick. Reem goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. A nice inside leg kick there by Reem. That's going to slow Panda down. Reem scores with a nice body kick.
Panda blocks a head kick by Reem.
Reem sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Reem avoids it this time. Panda checks a leg kick nicely. Panda wants to clinch. Panda has a takedown stuffed. As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Liam Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laughing Panda.#T2# Panda checks a low kick from Reem. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reem throws a low kick but it's checked well by Panda. Panda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Reem throws a low kick but Panda avoids it. Panda has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Panda misses with a takedown attempt - Reem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Reem throws a front kick aimed at Panda's knee but Panda avoids it well. Reem misses with a head kick.
Panda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reem avoids it really well and circles away. Reem connects with a leg kick. Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Panda looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Panda backs away, Reem returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3# A bone on bone clash there as Panda blocks the leg kick.
Panda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reem swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reem misses with a body kick. Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Panda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Reem counters with a low kick, right behind Panda 's knee. Reem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panda can do to turn this around? Reem circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Panda drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Reem follows Panda to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Reem! Our winner, Liam Reem, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
W4 E1
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1# Takedown missing with a left hand there. Reem was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Reem scores with a push kick. Liam Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reem tries a head kick but it misses.
Reem lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Rocken Takedown has been cut. Reem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Takedown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2# Takedown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reem tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Takedown is in Reem's guard. Takedown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Takedown trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Takedown postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it. Takedown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Takedown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Takedown advances to half guard. #T1# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Takedown in particular looking to stall. Reem's coaches at Arcalimon Top Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Takedown tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it. Reem moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Takedown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Reem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Takedown should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Takedown tries to free his leg and advance position but Reem is retaining full guard. Takedown's corner is telling him to maintain position. Reem working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takedown. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Reem lands a leg kick that knocks Takedown off balance momentarily.#TD2# Takedown closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reem quickly recovers to half guard. Takedown not landing any meaningful shots this time. Takedown scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Reem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takedown on the ground. Takedown sitting and controlling from the half guard. Takedown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3# Takedown is nestled in close to Reem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Takedown tries to pass to full mount but Reem defends it. Takedown controlling the pace. #SUB2# Takedown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The 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. Takedown connects with a nice short shot to Reem's temple. #T4# Reem wants to get back to full guard. Takedown is taking a breather. Reem says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Let's hope that Takedown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Reem wants to control but Takedown is keeping busy and won't allow it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Takedown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reem! Takedown thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rocken Takedown's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Takedown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reem. Reem thumps Takedown with a low kick. Takedown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem. Takedown keeps the fight on the outside. A thudding body kick lands there by Reem!
Reem feints and then cracks Takedown's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takedown down. Reem throws a leg kick which misses Takedown's front leg but catches the back leg as Takedown tries to avoid it. Takedown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reem. Takedown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reem wants to clinch up but Takedown keeps it at a distance. Reem connects with a leg kick. Takedown is breathing heavily. Reem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Reem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reem tries to clinch up#TD2# and Takedown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reem's guard.#T1# Takedown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Reem can't do much from the bottom here. Reem is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Takedown throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2# Takedown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2# Takedown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reem is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2# Takedown is looking to take a break and control but Reem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Reem is looking for a sweep. Takedown advances to full mount. Reem stops Takedown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3# Takedown breaks from Reem's wrist control and lands an elbow. Takedown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Takedown misses with a head shot.#SUB2# Takedown is working for a guillotine from mount but Reem frees his head quite easily.
Takedown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Takedown working for a guillotine from mount but Reem is in no mood to give up. Takedown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Reem is squirming around, avoiding Takedown's attempts to control the action. Takedown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Takedown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Takedown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reem tries to get out of the position. Takedown cracks Reem with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2# Takedown jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reem is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reem and Takedown has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Takedown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reem keeps working. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rocken Takedown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Rocken Takedown's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Reem throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Takedown's head. Takedown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Reem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. A slapping body kick lands there for Reem. Reem connects with a solid leg kick. Reem scores with a head kick.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body kick there by Reem. Takedown has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reem.#KD# Reem lands a big head kick that sends Takedown tumbling to the mat! Reem takes a step backwards and waves Takedown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Takedown is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Takedown drops his hands momentarily and Reem needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Takedown just on the top of the head. Takedown drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Takedown - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Liam Reem! A relieved looking Liam Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
W3 E1
Date: Sep 18, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Frank. Frank trying to control the position but Reem is working away. Frank misses with the ground and pound. Reem parries the strikes from Frank easily there. Frank is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reem to escape.
Reem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Reem is letting Frank control him for a moment. Frank throws a strike aimed at the side of Reem's head but Reem avoids it well. Frank throws a strike aimed at the side of Reem's head but Reem avoids it well. Frank wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Frank working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1# Frank working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Reem defending against the ground and pound. Frank cracks Reem with a big elbow. Frank scoring with punches and elbows. Frank trying to control the action but Reem is working from the bottom. Frank working the ground and pound. Frank tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Frank cracks Reem with a big right hand but Reem just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Frank working the ground and pound from side control. Reem avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Frank. Reem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Reem is trying to get back to half guard.#T2# Frank is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reem can do anything to dispel that myth. Frank working the ground and pound. Frank trying to control the position but Reem is working away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Frank throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Frank landing strikes. You can see the frustration on Reem's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Frank throws an elbow but Reem slips to the side and avoids it well. Reem tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3# Sloppy strikes there by Frank. Reem on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Frank is working Reem over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#Reem is rocked! Check out the look on Frank's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reem is still in real trouble! Can Frank finish him? Frank trying to control the position but Reem is working away. A big shot lands for Frank! That's hurt Reem! Will he recover? Frank fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Everest Frank! Our winner, Everest Frank, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
W2 E1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1# Jones throws a series of punches but Reem moves out of range. Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Reem scores with a head kick.
Reem staying out of range there. Reem wants to counter the offense by Jones and move into the clinch position. Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Reem lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Reem walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL# Jones rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Reem leaning his opponent against the cage. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Reem working Jones over with knees to the body. Reem looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Jones is breathing heavily.#T1# Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage. Reem is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reem stalls. Jones throws a head punch that misses. Jones looking to slow down the pace here. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2# Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. Reem has Jones pressed against the cage.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reem continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up. Reem landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Reem stalling the fight.
Reem landing knees to the body.
Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T3# Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Reem scores with a knee to the head.
Reem with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Reem's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem scores with a knee to the head.
Reem landing knees to the body.
Reem lands a knee to the head.
#T4# Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Reem with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage. Reem stalls. Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Reem lands a knee to the head.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body. Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reem throws an elbow but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2# Reem clinches. Reem looks to throw an elbow but misses. Reem is stalling here.
Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters up against the cage, Reem throws an elbow but misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Jones tries to tie him up. Reem scores a nice knee to the body.
Reem working Jones over with knees to the body. Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Reem landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reem scores with a knee to the head.
Jones being controlled against the cage. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T1# Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem. The referee calls for Reem to work.
Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage. Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem has Jones pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
The crowd are getting on Reem's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Reem has Jones pushed against the cage. Reem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Reem scores with a knee to the head.
#T2# Reem controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Liam Reem.#CL# Jones has closed the distance and engaged Reem in a clinch.
Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Reem lands a knee to the head.
Reem lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reem connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Reem.
Reem working Jones over with knees to the body. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Reem has Jones pushed against the cage. Reem lands a knee to the body.
Reem is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Reem.
#T3# Reem with a knee to the head.
Reem lands a knee to the head.
Reem crunches a lovely knee into Jones's ribcage. Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Jones being controlled against the cage. Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands a shoulder strike. Reem scores with a knee to the head.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position. Reem stalling against the cage.
Reem tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4# Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Liam Reem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Reem lands a nice knee 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! A knee to the head by Reem.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges. Reem lands a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reem. Reem has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Reem tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now. Jones is trying to pull guard but Reem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Reem leaning his opponent against the cage. Jones misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Reem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jones throws a body punch but Reem moves out of range. Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Reem blocks a jab. Jones 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. Jab from Jones.#CL2# Reem has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Reem.
Reem landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem lands a nice knee to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Reem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reem is struggling to control the position. A knee to the head by Reem.
Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T1# Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem misses with an elbow over the top. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem lands a good knee to the midsection. Jones won't want to take too many of those. Reem putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones digs a right hand into Reem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reem's gas tank. A battle for position here, against the cage. Reem tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reem leaning against his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reem obliges.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jones misses with the head strike.
Reem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reem as Jones tries to tie him up. Reem tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones. Jones takes a knee to the side of the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Reem. Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Reem misses with a knee strike.
Reem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now. Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Reem working Jones over with knees to the body. Stalling in the clinch from Reem.
#T3# Jones avoiding damage as Reem throws knees to the body.
Reem is trying to stall.
Reem is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Reem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Reem blocks a body shot from Jones. Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Reem controls the action.
Reem trying to land knees to the body.
Jones softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jones misses with the head strike.
Reem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reem will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage. Jones trying to stall but Reem improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land. Reem missing with knees to the body.
#T4# Reem looks to throw an elbow but misses. Reem leaning his opponent against the cage. Reem is stalling here.
Reem pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Reem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jake Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Reem landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones tries to stall but Reem uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jones lands a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Reem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight! Liam Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Reem winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30 Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Reem! Liam Reem thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
W1 E1
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1# Cosby shoots for a double leg takedown but Reem sprawls well. He's pushed Cosby's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Reem thinks about countering with a body kick. Cosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cosby 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. Nice takedown defense from Reem. No joy for Cosby on that attempt. Cosby shoots for a takedown but Reem saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Liam Reem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Cosby. Reem throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2# Cosby shoots in and bounces Reem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Cosby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Cosby controls the pace of the fight for a moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reem has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Reem wants to sweep here but Cosby controlling him for the moment. #T1# Reem keeping moving, preventing Cosby from controlling successfully. Reem pulls Cosby in close to his closed guard and prevents Cosby from doing any damage or advancing position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Cosby wants to pass the guard but Reem is keeping the position. Reem seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Reem tries to clinch but Cosby moves out of range. Cosby walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reem. Cosby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Reem wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Reem fakes the leg kick and cracks Cosby in the body. #TD2# Cosby shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reem napping and manages to drive through into side control! Cosby wants to control but Reem is keeping him busy. Reem on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reem tries to get out of the position. Reem is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Cosby looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Reem struggling a bit here.#T3##SUB2# Cosby is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Reem is trying to escape and Cosby transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Reem is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cosby! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil Cosby! Phil Cosby thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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