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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Magomedova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magomedova off to one side.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomedova shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Magomedova with that takedown attempt.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Magomedova ducks under and follows up with a left that Magomedova also avoids with ease.
Magomedova goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.
Reynolds is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Magomedova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedova fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Magomedova misses with a body kick. #CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Magomedova ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedova no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedova is looking to stand up but Reynolds isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds trying to control but Magomedova is working from the bottom.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedova has wrist control.
Magomedova preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
Magomedova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Magomedova is keeping the position.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Reynolds postures up in Magomedova's guard and throws a big left but Magomedova blocks it.
Magomedova wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magomedova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Magomedova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Magomedova shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Reynolds on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Magomedova tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Magomedova avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reynolds.
Reynolds staying calm.#T4##SUB#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Magomedova sneaks back into half guard.
Reynolds is looking to advance position but Magomedova won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedova holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Magomedova has his takedown stuffed
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings Magomedova.
Magomedova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Reynolds swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Magomedova.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Magomedova has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedova, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Reynolds has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Magomedova clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reynolds missing with strikes. #SUB#
Reynolds looking for the RNC.
Magomedova is trying to stand back up.
Reynolds missing with strikes from the back.
Reynolds throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Will Reynolds go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Magomedova is really stuck here.
#T2#
Reynolds throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Reynolds throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #ES2#
Reynolds has his opponent's back but Magomedova is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Reynolds.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Reynolds gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reynolds trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Magomedova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Magomedova creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Magomedova breaks the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Magomedova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magomedova misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Reynolds counters by clinching up.
Magomedova dodges an elbow strike from Reynolds.
#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Magomedova is defended easily by Reynolds.
Magomedova is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Magomedova dives in and scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Magomedova prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Magomedova controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Magomedova fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Magomedova enables Reynolds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Magomedova manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reynolds throws a strike but Magomedova rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Magomedova gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedova shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Magomedova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reynolds swivels and escapes.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Magomedova.
Magomedova takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reynolds but Reynolds pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reynolds tries to counter by clinching up but Magomedova breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##TD#
Reynolds looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Magomedova!
Magomedova throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Magomedova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reynolds seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.
Reynolds throws a series of punches but Magomedova moves out of range.
Magomedova goes for a double leg but Reynolds avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reynolds continues to drive forward.#T2##CL#
Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds slows down the pace here.
#BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Magomedova ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Magomedova no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magomedova keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully. #T3#
Magomedova has momentary wrist control but Reynolds slips an elbow through the middle.
Ahmad Magomedova has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedova controlling the position.#SU#
Magomedova is working an open guard so Reynolds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Reynolds clinches.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magomedova can do to turn this around?
Magomedova is trying to pull guard but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Reynolds gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magomedova manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4##TD#
Reynolds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds staying calm.#SUB#
Reynolds tries for a kimura but Magomedova is defending well.
Magomedova regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Raymond Reynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reynolds!
Our winner, Raymond Reynolds, 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.
Ahmad Magomedova was interviewed post fight and said 'You fucking suck'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Delano shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Delano has Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Delano gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Delano trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Delano moves nicely into side control.
Reynolds stops Delano from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds defending against the ground and pound.
Reynolds sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Delano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Delano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Delano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Delano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Delano is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Delano.
Delano controlling the action here.
Delano wants to take a breather but Reynolds is having none of it. #T3#
Delano slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.#SUB2#
Delano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Delano eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Delano.
Delano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delano trying to control from half guard but Reynolds is working away.
Reynolds wants to control but Delano passes into side.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Delano content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Delano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds tries to escape but Delano is in control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delano dominated that round.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Delano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Reynolds was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Delano. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.
Reynolds misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Delano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Delano as Reynolds tries to tie him up.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delano just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Delano around his waist. Delano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Delano is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Delano to work.
#T1#
Delano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delano fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Delano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Delano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delano tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Reynolds there.#T2#
Reynolds looks to land a combination but Delano avoids it well. #CL#
Reynolds gets a clinch.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Reynolds breaks from the clinch.
Reynolds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Delano.
Delano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds throws a chopping leg kick but Delano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delano with a poor takedown
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delano is breathing heavily.#T3#
Reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delano.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
Delano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delano wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Delano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Reynolds. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Reynolds clinches.
Delano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delano gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Delano is trying to stall.
Delano is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reynolds can't fight it off and eventually Delano manages to take the fight to the floor. Reynolds looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Reynolds dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delano defends it nicely.
Delano shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Delano shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Delano. Delano gets slowly back to his feet.
Raymond Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Delano.
Delano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Delano. #CL#
Reynolds clinches.
A short left from Reynolds. #BC#
Reynolds escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds. #CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Raymond Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Delano stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Delano jumps guard but Reynolds turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##TD2#
Delano closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.
Reynolds is trying to stand.
Delano throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Well, if Delano is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2#
Delano is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Delano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB2#
Delano is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Delano to get the leverage.
Delano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raymond Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Delano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reynolds fires out a quick counter leg kick but Delano just manages to avoid it.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Delano back into the cage.#T4#
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Reynolds pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delano fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Delano jumps into guard, dragging Reynolds to the mat.
Delano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Reynolds!
A victorious Raymond Reynolds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2023 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Reynolds. #CL2#
Musashi closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Musashi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Musashi.
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Musashi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Musashi blocks it.
Reynolds can't get the takedown.
Reynolds fails to pull guard.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Musashi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Musashi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards. #ROC2#Reynolds is rocked!
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Musashi scores with a shoulder strike.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reynolds looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Musashi throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds looking to stall.
#T2#
Musashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds can't break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Musashi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Musashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Musashi lands a left hand.
Musashi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Musashi walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Musashi clinches up against the cage.
Musashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Reynolds pushes Musashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Musashi.
Musashi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Musashi misses with some punches.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Musashi holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds. #T3#
Musashi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Musashi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Musashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Musashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Musashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Musashi.
Musashi prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.
Musashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Musashi prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Musashi.
Musashi pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds goes for a takedown attempt but Musashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Musashi rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Musashi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Musashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Musashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Musashi throws a big uppercut that drops Reynolds! More strikes from Musashi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Reynolds lies dazed against the cage as Musashi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miyamoto Musashi!
An out of breath Miyamoto Musashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Raymond Reynolds had this to say: 'we'll be back stronger'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds.
Classic throws a counter combo.#CL#
Reynolds has closed the distance and engaged Classic in a clinch.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Classic prevents it.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch but Classic keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic can't get the takedown.
Reynolds wants to take the fight to the mat but Classic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Classic prevents Reynolds from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Classic.
Reynolds looking to stall.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Classic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Classic goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Classic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Classic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Classic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Classic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Classic working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Classic in particular looking to stall.
Classic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Classic controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Classic is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Classic stalling.
Classic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Classic working over Reynolds with some ground and pound. Reynolds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it. #SUB#
Reynolds looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Classic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Reynolds rushes Classic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Classic being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
Classic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Classic gets control of Reynolds's arms and successfully pulls guard. Classic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Classic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Classic chips away with some ground and pound.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom. #T2#
Classic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Classic is controlling him.
Reynolds really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Classic from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Classic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Classic shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Classic is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Classic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Classic 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.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Classic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Classic trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Classic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Classic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Classic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Classic lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Classic landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Classic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Classic has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Classic has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but Classic manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Classic drops an elbow to the side of Reynolds's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Classic is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Classic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Classic winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Classic slips a nice elbow through Reynolds's hands, connecting with Reynolds's forehead.
Classic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Classic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds is trying to get back to full guard.
Classic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Classic is working for a kimura but Reynolds is defending it quite comfortably.
Still in half guard, Classic seems content to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Classic.
Reynolds trying to control but Classic postures up.
Classic controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Reynolds clinches up with Classic and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Classic gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reynolds regains guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Classic content to stall in guard here.
Classic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU2#
Classic stands and steps away. Reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Classic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reynolds. #T4##CL#
Reynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but Classic has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Classic works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Classic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raymond Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Classic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Classic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Classic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Classic 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Classic!
Matt Classic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Raymond Reynolds spoke after the fight, saying 'we'll be back stronger'. |
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