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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
#R1#
James takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
James lands a head kick!
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for James.
James lands a leg kick that knocks Reynolds off balance momentarily.#CL#
Reynolds instigates a clinch.
James misses with some punches.
#BC2#
James breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Reynolds has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Reynolds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James regains guard immediately.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
James seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
James utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of James's head.
Reynolds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Reynolds trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds working some strikes from top position.
James is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it. #ES2#
James uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reynolds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts. #CL#
Reynolds clinches. #BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by James. James obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2##CL#
Reynolds rushes James and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
James wants to break the clinch but can't.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reynolds is trying to push James away but James has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reynolds has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
James manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds dodges the punch combination from James.
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
James follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Reynolds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
James lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reynolds will feel that in the morning.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense. #T3#
James looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well. #TD#
Reynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. James sprawls well initially but Reynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
James wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
James wants to get back to full guard.
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. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Reynolds is keen to just control but James is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but James is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
James trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
James tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
James looks winded!
Reynolds trying to mount his opponent but James defends it. #T4#
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Reynolds seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reynolds passes to side control.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but King James will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reynolds closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from James.
James thumps Reynolds with a low kick.#TD#
Reynolds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching James on his heels. He'll look to pass James's guard now, I'm sure.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reynolds controlling from the top position.
Reynolds trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Reynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
James wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds is fighting to break James's control of his arms but James is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Reynolds slips nicely into half guard.
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. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
James wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James taking some punishment here, with Reynolds in his half guard.
Reynolds trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
James wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
James is breathing heavily.#T3#
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reynolds trying to control the action but James is working from the bottom.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
James trying to control from the bottom.
James is staying active underneath Reynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Reynolds.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to James's temple. #T4#
James is controlling Reynolds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reynolds is trying to control. James wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Reynolds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reynolds wants to free his trapped foot but James is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
James trying to control here.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but James defending well.
Reynolds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for James!
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Reynolds dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Reynolds tries for a takedown but James sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
James looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
King James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
James appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
James explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick from James, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reynolds throws a looping overhand right but James ducks down to avoid it.
James throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Reynolds moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Reynolds to work.
Reynolds is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reynolds is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but James is defending well.#TD#
Reynolds has picked James up - he's going for a ride! Reynolds dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James wants to sweep but Reynolds has passed to side control!#T1#
The ground and pound from Reynolds seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
James tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James isn't going anywhere.
James is looking for a sweep.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds is putting a hurting on James here, landing some big shots from side control.
James is trying to get back to half guard.
James is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds cracks James with a big elbow. #T2#
James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Reynolds working the ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to control the position but James is working away.
James is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reynolds connects with a decent elbow.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds happy to just control the position for now.
Reynolds working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Reynolds scoring with punches and elbows.
Reynolds in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reynolds landing a few strikes.
James wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reynolds working away.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reynolds landing strikes. #ROC#James is rocked!
Reynolds connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused James some visible discomfort.
James is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and James looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Reynolds turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Reynolds!
A very excited looking Max Reynolds 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds shoots in but Wake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wake lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Wake pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Loch Wake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Reynolds.#T1#
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Wake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds looking for a takedown.
Wake blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Wake.
Wake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Wake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reynolds up against the cage.
Wake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wake prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wake stalls.
Wake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by Wake.
Reynolds has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wake prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wake.
Wake is stalling here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wake leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wake dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Loch Wake.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Wake.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Wake defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Wake tries to counter by clinching up but Reynolds breaks away and moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wake tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.#CL#
Wake has managed to clinch.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Wake controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Loch Wake will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reynolds fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Wake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wake wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Wake shoots in.#CL#
Wake rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from Reynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Reynolds has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wake regains guard immediately. #T1#
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wake is striking but Reynolds is not phased and passes to half guard.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but Wake is working away.
Wake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wake tries to get out of the position.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Wake dodges it nicely.
Wake wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds looks to land a strike but Wake avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Wake keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Wake dodges it nicely.
Wake throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Wake's head.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wake gets full guard.
Wake looking for a sweep. Not yet Wake, not yet.
Reynolds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Wake is retaining full guard. #T3#
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wake has Reynolds pulled in close to control his posture.
Reynolds is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reynolds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wake is looking to sweep but instead, Reynolds has passed into half guard.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Wake, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
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. Reynolds connects with a nice short shot to Wake's temple.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Wake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wake knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Wake's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wake is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Reynolds 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 looks to land a right hand but Wake moved out of range.
Wake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wake, pushing him back against the cage.
Wake tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds letting Wake take a breather here.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is trying to push Wake away but Wake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wake lands with a short shot to the head.
Reynolds can't get the takedown.
Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Wake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1#
Wake stalls.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Loch Wake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Reynolds.
Nice sprawl there from Wake as Reynolds shoots in.
Wake looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wake throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Wake fails with the takedown.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wake moves away.
Wake was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Wake. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt. #CL2#
Reynolds clinches.
Wake slows down the pace here.
Wake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reynolds.
#T2#
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wake gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reynolds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wake pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Wake forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Reynolds tries to score a body lock takedown but Wake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
Reynolds is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reynolds being controlled against the cage.
Wake is struggling to control the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wake for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Wake fails to land.
Wake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wake tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wake taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds wants to break free but Wake has control.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wake manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Loch Wake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wake 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Loch Wake! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Reynolds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Karelin eats them both and turns towards Reynolds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Peter Karelin has been cut.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Karelin is just out of range.
A combination from Reynolds does no damage.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reynolds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left lands for Karelin.
Max Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Karelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Karelin.
Karelin avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Reynolds darts in and clinches Karelin up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Karelin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karelin gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reynolds or perhaps it was just good defense by Karelin, which made it look bad.
Karelin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peter Karelin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Reynolds.#T1#
Karelin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
Reynolds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karelin is looking for a counter combo.
Karelin throws a combination. Reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Reynolds closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds stalls.
Reynolds tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Reynolds wants the takedown. Karelin is fighting it off but Reynolds persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Karelin's guard against the cage.
Karelin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Reynolds is working Karelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Reynolds wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.#T2#
Reynolds stands up over Karelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#Karelin is rocked!
Karelin looking to control.
Oh Karelin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reynolds not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reynolds gets to his feet and stands over Karelin, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Karelin felt that one! Reynolds unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Karelin from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Reynolds!
A relieved looking Max Reynolds 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Reynolds moves into range and clinches up with Stathakis.#BC2#
Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Reynolds darts in and clinches Stathakis up against the cage.
Stathakis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Stathakis wants to stall.
Reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Stathakis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reynolds down to the mat. Reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Reynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stathakis is not content to let Reynolds control the position. #SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stathakis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reynolds moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stathakis could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Reynolds is trying to get an arm triangle but Stathakis is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Reynolds looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reynolds working the head with strikes.
Stathakis taking a bit of punishment here - Reynolds scoring with strikes.
Reynolds trying to control the position but Stathakis is working away.
Reynolds is chipping away with strikes.
Reynolds is looking to take a break and control but Stathakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stathakis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Reynolds connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Stathakis tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Stathakis wants to control but Reynolds postures up.#SUB2#
Reynolds thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stathakis taking a bit of punishment here - Reynolds scoring with strikes.
Stathakis is not content to let Reynolds control the position.
Reynolds taking a breather here.
Reynolds landing a few strikes. #T3#
Stathakis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Stathakis wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds working the head with strikes.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stathakis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Reynolds is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Stathakis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reynolds in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reynolds lands a couple of good shots and Stathakis has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stathakis is breathing heavily.
Reynolds keeps control of the position as Stathakis tries to break free.
Reynolds scores with punches from the back.
Reynolds throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stathakis could be in trouble here!
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stathakis covers up after that shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds not allowing Stathakis to control his hands. #SUB2#
Reynolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Reynolds. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Reynolds lands strikes to the head.
Reynolds has Stathakis flattened out and is raining down punches.
Stathakis covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands shots from the back.
Reynolds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stathakis doesn't escape.
Reynolds punches Stathakis on the ear.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Reynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Reynolds gets the takedown into side control.
Stathakis tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Stathakis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Stathakis right now.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is persistently looking for the submission but Stathakis is defending it well.
Reynolds controlling the position well here. Stathakis rolled but Reynolds kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stathakis rolls, trying to escape but Reynolds keeps control of the position.
#T1#
Stathakis trying to control the action but Reynolds just sinks the hooks in.
Reynolds is landing with strikes from the back.
Reynolds lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Reynolds trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stathakis doesn't escape.
Reynolds lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Stathakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reynolds on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Reynolds is persistently looking for the submission but Stathakis is defending it well.
Stathakis is covering up but some of the strikes from Reynolds are getting through and doing damage.
Reynolds lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stathakis.
Reynolds lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Stathakis.
#T2#
Reynolds lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Reynolds lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
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!
Reynolds has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Stathakis. #ROC2#Stathakis is rocked!#SUB2#
Stathakis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Reynolds's arms.
Reynolds throwing damaging strikes from the back! Stathakis could be in trouble here!
Oh Stathakis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds scores with punches and elbows.
Reynolds lands with a hammerfist to the side of Stathakis's head.
Stathakis covers up after that shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds controls the position.
Stathakis seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reynolds connects with a big shot to the side of Stathakis's head.
#T3#
Reynolds slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Reynolds is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stathakis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Reynolds is not going to allow Stathakis to sit and survive in this position.
Reynolds is landing with strikes from the back.
Reynolds lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reynolds has Stathakis flattened out and is raining down punches. #T4#
Reynolds keeps control of the position easily here as Stathakis tries to buck him off.
Reynolds lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Can Stathakis hold on?! Reynolds is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Reynolds lands a good shot there. Stathakis covers up! Reynolds smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Stathakis to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Reynolds jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Reynolds!
A relieved looking Max Reynolds 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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