Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 269 Calamari vs Doom 2
Date: Dec 08, 2023

#R1#
Wick misses with a double jab.
Wick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
Wick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wick looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Wick throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wick just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Wick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wick moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wick.
Reed cracks Wick with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
John Wick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wick lands with an overhand left.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Wick misses.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Wick lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wick takes one on the button.
Wick lands a right hook to the body.
Wick misses with a hook.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Wick counters with a nice uppercut.
Wick misses with a looping left.
Wick pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reed back to the cage. Wick follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wick scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Wick moved out of range.
Wick lands a slapping body shot.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed misses with a hook. Wick ducked under it nicely.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Wick dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Wick moves away and avoids it.
Wick has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wick missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wick finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head. #T2#
A combination from Wick does no damage.
Wick misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wick misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Wick throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Wick.
Wick throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Wick manages to avoid it.
Wick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wick.
Wick scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wick throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wick.
A right-left combo lands from Wick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Wick moves out of range easily.
Wick throws a big shot that misses.
Wick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.#T3#
Wick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Wick misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Reed.
Wick misses with a double jab.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Wick lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Wick misses.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wick connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wick misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Reed misses.
A jab from Wick does it's job there.#ROC2#Reed is rocked!#T4#
Wick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed is breathing heavily.
Wick lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wick!
A very excited looking John Wick 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.

Event: DMMA 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Boss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boss misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Boss.
Boss appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed stuns Boss with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Boss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boss rather than just go for the knockout.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boss is able to avoid easily.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boss jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Boss as he connects with a hook.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boss walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boss misses with a looping right.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Boss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Boss's head.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boss has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boss on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed throws a leg kick but Boss moved away.
Boss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boss's head.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss avoids a kick to the body.
Reed defending well as Boss loads up on a big left hand.
Boss connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Boss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boss throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Boss is out of range.
Boss fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boss.
Reed scores with a hook.
Boss takes one on the button.
Boss misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Boss. That snapped Reed's head back.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boss comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boss looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Boss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Boss's head.
Boss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
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!
Boss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
Boss throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
Reed lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boss checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed misses with a double jab.
Reed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Boss slips the punch.
Boss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Boss moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.#ROC#Reed is rocked!
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Reed tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Boss wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bagel Boss!
During a confident post fight interview, Bagel Boss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Reed misses.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Kicklighter digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Kicklighter off balance momentarily.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kicklighter moves out of range of the body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Kicklighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reed has time to react.
Reed slips a straight right by Kicklighter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
A jab lands there for Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a series of punches but Kicklighter avoids them all with ease.
Kicklighter is looking to counter punch.
Kicklighter tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kicklighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kicklighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kicklighter lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Kicklighter clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Kicklighter tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Reed is working Kicklighter over against the cage.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
Reed misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Kicklighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kicklighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kicklighter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Kicklighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Kicklighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kicklighter defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a hook.
Kicklighter blocks a head kick by Reed.
A head kick misses from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kicklighter throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed jabs at Kicklighter's body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kicklighter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a right hand that misses
and Kicklighter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kicklighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Kicklighter tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kicklighter connects with a leg kick.
Kicklighter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed lands the left hand.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kicklighter moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kicklighter. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kicklighter under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kicklighter momentarily.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a right and a left that Kicklighter avoids nicely.
Kicklighter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Kicklighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed defending well as Kicklighter loads up on a big left hand.
Kicklighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Kicklighter throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Kicklighter's ribs.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kicklighter to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kicklighter.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Kicklighter closes the distance and clinches.
Kicklighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kicklighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kicklighter misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kicklighter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Kicklighter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kicklighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Kicklighter off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Kicklighter sees coming a mile off.
Kicklighter half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Kicklighter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kicklighter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.#T1#
Kicklighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kicklighter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Kicklighter slips the punch.
Kicklighter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kicklighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicklighter keeps control of Reed as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kicklighter throws a head punch that misses.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kicklighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed working aggressively here.
Kicklighter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Kicklighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kicklighter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Kicklighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kicklighter backwards.
A short right from Kicklighter on the inside.
Kicklighter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.#T3#
Kicklighter misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Kicklighter forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
Kicklighter holding his opponent close, against the cage. #BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kicklighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kicklighter is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed moves forwards but Kicklighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a push kick but Kicklighter slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Kicklighter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kicklighter with a body shot.
Kicklighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Kicklighter manages to duck under it in time.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kicklighter moves away.
Kicklighter connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
That kick from Kicklighter tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Kicklighter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kicklighter.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kicklighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kicklighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Kicklighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Kicklighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Kicklighter is out of range.
It looked like Kicklighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vinicius Kicklighter 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Kicklighter ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kicklighter.
Kicklighter tries to clinch up.
Kicklighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kicklighter slips a jab from Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Kicklighter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kicklighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Reed backs away, Kicklighter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Kicklighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kicklighter throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Kicklighter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kicklighter avoids the body shot from Reed.
Kicklighter is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Kicklighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Kicklighter's head.
Kicklighter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kicklighter wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Reed connects with a right hand. Kicklighter shakes it off.#T2#
Kicklighter tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Kicklighter misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kicklighter throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kicklighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed lands a jab.
Reed takes one on the button.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tests Kicklighter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kicklighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a hook. Kicklighter ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Reed misses with the body kick
and Kicklighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kicklighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kicklighter throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kicklighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Kicklighter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kicklighter.
Kicklighter misses the shot to the body.
Kicklighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed throws a hook but Kicklighter blocks it.
Kicklighter cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#Reed is rocked!
Kicklighter moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Kicklighter tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.#T4#
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicklighter swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Kicklighter fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kicklighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kicklighter.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Kicklighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kicklighter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kicklighter thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Kicklighter throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Kicklighter.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kicklighter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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 Vinicius Kicklighter.
I think Kicklighter 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Kicklighter!
Vinicius Kicklighter took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Brooklyn Apothecary for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: DMMA 240 Nickel vs Roos
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed catches Kostov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Kostov.
Reed 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.
Kostov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kostov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Kostov's torso.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
A big right from Kostov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kostov blocks the body kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Kostov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T1#
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Kostov.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kostov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Kostov scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kostov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kostov moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Kostov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kostov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed slips a straight right by Kostov.
Reed throws the left hand but Kostov avoids the punch easily.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Kostov misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Kostov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kostov checks it well.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Kostov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kostov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Kostov.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kostov moves away.
Kostov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kostov cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
Kostov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kostov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kostov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Kostov moves out of range easily.
Kostov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Kostov avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Kostov. Beautiful body shot.
Kostov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Kostov checks a low kick from Reed.
A solid body kick from Kostov.
Kostov punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Kostov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed moves out of range as Kostov strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Kostov connects with a leg kick.
Kostov lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Kostov tries to counter with a clinch but Reed shakes him off and moves away.
Reed misses the body punch
and Kostov counters with a nice body shot.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kostov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kostov scores with a hook.
Kostov slips a straight right by Reed.
A countering left hand to the body from Kostov misses.
Kostov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kostov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Kostov counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kostov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him. #CL2#
Kostov closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kostov lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Pavel Kostov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kostov throws a good cross that connects.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kostov - that will leave a mark!
Kostov lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased. #ROC2#Reed is rocked!
Kostov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Reed off his feet! Reed tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Kostov!
After winning the bout, Pavel Kostov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 277
Date: Aug 18, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Hurst's defenses.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurst counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Hurst misses.
Hurst ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hurst counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurst manages to avoid it.
Hurst with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hurst. That did some damage!
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hurst or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hurst does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Hurst drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Hurst moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but Hurst moves out of range.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hurst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hurst throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hurst dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst postures up.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling Hurst's posture. #T2#
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Hurst is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hurst lands a couple of digs.
Hurst has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Hurst from controlling successfully.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Hurst content to stall in guard here.
Hurst is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Hurst stands up over Reed, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hurst thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hurst scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst postures up.
Reed pulls Hurst in to control the position.
Reed controls Hurst momentarily but Hurst frees himself.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head. It's preventing any offense from Hurst, at least for the moment.#T4#
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hurst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hurst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hurst checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurst circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed swings for the body but Hurst moves out of range.
Hurst on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hurst wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hurst digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Hurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamil Hurst will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Reed lands with a good body shot.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a looping left.
And Hurst tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed motions for Hurst to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Hurst blocks a head kick by Reed. #TD2#
Hurst shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hurst working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst sitting in guard here, content to control.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Hurst is proving a slippery customer.
Hurst sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jamil Hurst has got the better of the ground game so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reed thuds his right hand into Hurst's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Hurst darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hurst is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now. #T2#
Reed tries to roll over but Hurst keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hurst is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hurst's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hurst's back!
Reed has the hooks in. Hurst is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed is looking to control Hurst but Hurst is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
I really don't envy Hurst right now.
Reed wants to control the position but Hurst frees himself and scrambles - Reed manages to regain control in side control.
Reed advances to full mount.
Reed controlling from mount.
Reed prevents Hurst from getting the reversal.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Hurst wants to hold on but Reed pushes him away.#T4#
Reed takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hurst is looking to get to half guard.
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Hurst is squirming around, avoiding Reed's attempts to control the action.
Hurst is working to get back to half guard.
Hurst is still trying to improve position.
Reed looking to control but Hurst is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed wants to stand but Hurst is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Hurst regains half guard.
Reed is taking a breather. Hurst 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed 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#
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A combination from Hurst does no damage.
Hurst drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Reed misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurst misses the target.
Hurst scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst scores with a body shot.
Hurst staying out of range there.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Hurst moves away and avoids it.
Hurst unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed stuns Hurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Hurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurst.#T1#
Hurst throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hurst changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hurst throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurst takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurst misses with a body shot.
Hurst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Hurst changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hurst rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hurst rushes Reed and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Hurst avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage. #BC#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Hurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hurst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
Hurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurst fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hurst takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands with a cross.
Hurst takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hurst. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A big left from Reed misses.
Hurst throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Hurst with a jab.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed feints and then cracks Hurst's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurst down. #T3#
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Hurst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed cracks Hurst with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Hurst shoots in and gets a takedown into Reed's guard.
Hurst stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Hurst's head to control his posture.
Hurst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
Reed pulls Hurst in close to prevent any damage.
Hurst throwing strikes but missing.
Hurst trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Hurst wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed has Hurst pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

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 Ben Reed.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 273
Date: Aug 04, 2023

#R1#
Reed throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Landon McGuire has been cut.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed pushes McGuire away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McGuire.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Reed keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. McGuire will feel that in the morning.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
McGuire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
McGuire misses with an uppercut.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.#T1#
A shot to the liver by McGuire. Beautiful body shot.
Reed throws a hook but McGuire blocks it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
A big left from Reed misses. #T2##CL#
McGuire forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
McGuire goes for a takedown attempt but Reed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Reed jabs McGuire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A low kick from McGuire misses
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
McGuire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGuire prevents Reed from standing back up.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed is trying to stand up here but McGuire is controlling him well. #T3#
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Reed is having none of it.
Reed tries to get to full guard but McGuire has control of the leg.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGuire working over Reed with some ground and pound. Reed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed has hold of McGuire's hands but McGuire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGuire is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McGuire thows a huge punch but Reed dodges it nicely.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Reed tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed trying to control but McGuire postures up.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.
Reed works his way to full guard. Good work.
McGuire prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
McGuire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
McGuire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a double jab
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
McGuire lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by McGuire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McGuire.#TD#
McGuire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed pulls McGuire in to control the position.
McGuire trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but McGuire is proving a slippery customer.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed keeping moving, preventing McGuire from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to control.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed pulls McGuire in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Reed throws a lazy right hand but McGuire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire staying out of range there.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire takes a jab right on the kisser.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed throws a leg kick
and McGuire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Reed tries to score with a low kick but McGuire moves his leg out of the way.
McGuire misses with a looping right.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
McGuire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
An inside leg kick lands from McGuire.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a body kick.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
McGuire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuire misses the target.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
McGuire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon McGuire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon McGuire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
McGuire walks into a left hand.
McGuire moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Landon McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from McGuire.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
McGuire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McGuire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed has one of McGuire's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
McGuire lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Reed tries to buck McGuire off but McGuire is having none of it.
Reed struggling a bit here.
McGuire cracks Reed with a big right hand but Reed just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Reed takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuire working the head and body with strikes.
McGuire postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Landon McGuire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reed trying to control the position.
McGuire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reed is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
McGuire postures up. #T3#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McGuire tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed lands with a cross.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McGuire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McGuire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGuire misses with a kick to the body
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
Nice body kick from McGuire.
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
Good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed slips a straight right by McGuire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy body kick from McGuire
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
McGuire moves out of range as Reed strikes.
McGuire with a nice calf kick.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McGuire 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon McGuire!
Landon McGuire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 267
Date: Jul 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Watkins misses.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Watkins.
Watkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Watkins connects with a leg kick.
Watkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed avoids the body shot from Watkins.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Watkins throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Watkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed scores with a head kick. Watkins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watkins blocks a head kick by Reed.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Watkins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Watkins slips under a jab from Reed.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Watkins lands with a right hand.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Watkins is out of range.
Watkins throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Watkins ducks right into an uppercut from Reed.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Watkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Watkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Watkins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed punishes Watkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Watkins is just out of range.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Watkins moves his leg out of the way.
Watkins is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Watkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.
Reed moves out of range as Watkins strikes.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Watkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Watkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Watkins takes one on the button.
Watkins misses with a hook.
Watkins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Watkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Watkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Watkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Watkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Watkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a series of strikes. Watkins will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Watkins has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Watkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed moves away from the strike by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins clinches with his opponent.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Watkins controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins blocking some punches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Watkins moves into the clinch.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Watkins slowing the pace effectively.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Watkins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Watkins has time to react.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Watkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Watkins tries to avoid it.
Watkins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and clinches.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Watkins is trying to push Reed away but Reed has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Watkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Watkins's belly button to the back.#T1#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watkins.
Watkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Watkins's knee but Watkins avoids it well.
Reed blocks a head kick by Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Watkins.
Reed has Watkins pressed against the cage, preventing Watkins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reed misses with some punches. #BC2#
Watkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watkins misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Watkins lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed moves out of range as Watkins throws a body kick. #T2#
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Watkins.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a hook but Watkins blocks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed with a jab.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a leg kick but Watkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Watkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watkins throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Watkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Watkins tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Watkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Watkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Watkins is breathing heavily.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Watkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Watkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed lands with a straight right. Watkins didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
Watkins 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.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watkins.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Reed avoids the head kick by Watkins.
Reed is looking to slow Watkins down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed. #T4#
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Watkins moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Watkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Watkins stumbling back into the cage.
Watkins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed throws a body punch but Watkins moves out of range.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Watkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Watkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Watkins misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Watkins. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Watkins throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Watkins swinging wildly here.
Reed throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Reed tries to work over Watkins's front leg with a kick but Watkins checks it.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Watkins. #CL2#
Watkins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Watkins.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watkins's elbow.
Craig Watkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action. #BC2#
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Watkins throws a head kick that misses.
Watkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Watkins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watkins throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Watkins scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed throws a head kick that Watkins semi-blocks.
Watkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Watkins blocks it.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Watkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Watkins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reed's head.
Watkins connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Watkins drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Watkins throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Watkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Watkins just manages to avoid it.
Watkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Watkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through Watkins's defenses.
Watkins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Watkins closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.#T3#
Reed digs a right hand into Watkins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watkins's gas tank.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Watkins.
Watkins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Watkins avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Watkins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
Watkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Watkins throws a shot to the body.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Watkins moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed scores with a push kick.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Craig Watkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Watkins scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Watkins looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Watkins tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Watkins replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Reed lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Watkins misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.

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 Ben Reed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 262
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Reed misses
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Jukassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed defending well as Jukassa loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukassa misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Jukassa moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Jukassa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed scores with a jab.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed misses with a body kick.
A big right from Reed misses. #T2#
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Jukassa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Reed misses.
Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed tries to land a body kick
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Jukassa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed misses with a low kick as Jukassa jumps back.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukassa avoids the body shot from Reed.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jukassa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Jukassa moved away.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Reed misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a body punch but Jukassa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a hook but Jukassa blocks it.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a hook. Jukassa ducked under it nicely.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range. #T1#
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jukassa misses with a body shot.
Jukassa lands a right hook to the body.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Reed thows a leg kick but Jukassa checks it
letting Jukassa counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukassa moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Jukassa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jukassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jukassa checks a low kick from Reed.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Jukassa's head but Jukassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jukassa moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Jukassa moves out of range as Reed strikes.
It looked like Jukassa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukassa.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukassa.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jukassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed misses the jab.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Jukassa ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
A big right from Reed misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jukassa avoids a kick to the body.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jukassa walks into a left hand.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a two punch combination.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukassa.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukassa staying out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jukassa counters with a big right hand! Oh Reed is in trouble here! Jukassa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zett Jukassa!
After the fight, Zett Jukassa was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 256
Date: May 31, 2023

#R1#
Zambrano misses with a body kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Zambrano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zambrano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Zambrano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zambrano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Zambrano tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrano tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Zambrano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Zambrano ducks down to avoid it.
Zambrano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Zambrano walks into a straight right hand from Reed.#CUT#It looks like Darwin Zambrano has been cut.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed throws a push kick but Zambrano slaps the foot to one side.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed connects with the punch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands with a hook. Zambrano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Zambrano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zambrano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Zambrano.
Reed blocks a head kick by Zambrano.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zambrano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zambrano looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a nice body kick. #T3#
Zambrano connects with a jab.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zambrano on the side of the head.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zambrano blocks a head kick by Reed.
Zambrano slips a straight right by Reed.
A big right from Reed misses.
Zambrano defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses.
Zambrano catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zambrano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zambrano counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrano checks it well.
Reed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Zambrano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zambrano looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
Zambrano has his takedown stuffed
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zambrano misses with a wild combination.
Zambrano scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Reed tries to land a front kick but Zambrano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zambrano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Zambrano is out of range.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrano can do to turn this around?
Zambrano lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zambrano slips a jab from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrano manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Zambrano ducks under a wild hook from Reed.#T1#
Reed connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Zambrano throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Zambrano moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed swings for the body but Zambrano moves out of range.
Zambrano avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zambrano.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zambrano doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zambrano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zambrano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed lands with a straight right. Zambrano didn't see that one coming.#T2##CL2#
Zambrano closes the distance and clinches.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zambrano throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zambrano is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Zambrano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zambrano backwards.
Zambrano misses with a body punch.
Zambrano scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano has a couple of punches blocked by Reed. #T3#
Reed is trying to break free.
Zambrano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zambrano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but Zambrano won't allow it.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reed pushes Zambrano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zambrano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reed smiles and moves away.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin Zambrano.
Zambrano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zambrano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as Zambrano shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrano is just out of range.
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Zambrano on that attempt.
Zambrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zambrano throws a head kick that misses
and Reed counters with a low kick, right behind Zambrano 's knee.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zambrano takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Zambrano.
Zambrano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Zambrano slips the punch.
Reed sets himself, and Zambrano steps forward looking for the clinch! Reed avoids it this time.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zambrano goes for a double leg but Reed avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reed continues to drive forward.
Zambrano tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Zambrano off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darwin Zambrano's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Zambrano.
Zambrano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambrano punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed avoids the body shot from Zambrano.
Reed scores with the left hand. Zambrano knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zambrano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zambrano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrano moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Zambrano steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reed.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Zambrano follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrano looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reed misses with a head kick. #T1#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zambrano.
Zambrano throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Zambrano.
Reed works the jab nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zambrano.
Zambrano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zambrano steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrano's head back. #T2#
Zambrano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Zambrano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Zambrano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Zambrano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Zambrano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zambrano tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Zambrano passes into half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zambrano seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Zambrano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Darwin Zambrano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3##SUB2#
Zambrano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zambrano.
Reed is trying to keep Zambrano in close.
Zambrano throwing strikes but missing.
Reed wants to stand but Zambrano is controlling the position.
Zambrano wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is looking to stand up but Zambrano isn't so interested in that idea.
My spies in Hare of the Dog Gym inform me that Zambrano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zambrano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zambrano trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zambrano throwing strikes but missing.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zambrano looking to pass the guard.
Reed has Zambrano pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A head kick by Zambrano misses
and Zambrano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zambrano lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
Zambrano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zambrano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 250
Date: Apr 30, 2023

#R1#
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reed lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reed, pushing him back against the cage.
Reed lands a body punch.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of King backwards.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Reed pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands with a right to the head.
King blocking some punches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Reed lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed lands a left hand. #BC#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
King throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Reed avoids the head kick by King.
Reed stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
A left lands for Reed.#ROC#King is rocked!
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of African King.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Reed swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Reed throws a monster overhand right that drops King! Reed follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 244
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
A lazy left from Karter finds it's target.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Karter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Karter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been informed that Reed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Karter throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Karter's head back.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
Karter misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karter's knee momentarily.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Karter moved out of range nicely.
Reed punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Karter feints and as Reed raises his hands in defense, Karter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Reed pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Reed 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.#T2#
Reed controls Karter momentarily but Karter frees himself.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.#T3#
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Karter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Karter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karter somewhat.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed with a hook.#T4#
Karter avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter dives in for a single leg takedown but Reed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Jesus Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karter lands a shoulder strike.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed working aggressively here.
Karter working hard to break the clinch.
Karter wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karter walks into a left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karter under the eye.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karter doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed lands a jab to Karter's midsection.
Karter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a big shot that misses.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Reed misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed. #T1#
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Karter tries to work over Reed's front leg with a kick but Reed checks it.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Karter.
Reed tries to work over Karter's front leg with a kick but Karter checks it.
Reed scores with a head kick. Karter tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Karter throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karter checks a leg kick. #T2#
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karter manages to avoid it.
Reed stuns Karter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
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!
Nice jab there from Karter.
Karter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
A big right from Karter misses.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Karter blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karter.
Reed lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karter.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Karter swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karter avoids the head kick by Reed. #T4#
Karter throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Karter misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karter scrambles back to his feet.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reed connects with a right hand. Karter shakes it off.
Karter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karter clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Reed works Karter's body with a nice hook.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Karter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Karter moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Karter stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
As Reed backs away, Karter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reed misses the body punch #KD#
and Karter counters with a crisp one two that drops Reed! Karter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Reed to his feet! Reed is in big trouble!#ROC#Reed is rocked!
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Karter shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Karter slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Karter lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Red Jesus Karter!
Red Jesus Karter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Ok so fuck you dad, your genes would have left me with genital dwarfism but fortunately I only got the hair.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 237
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Gracie tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie misses with a head kick.
A nice combination there by Gracie.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gracie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.#CL2#
Gracie drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
A short right from Reed on the inside. #BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gracie. Those never looked like landing.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie lands an overhand right.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Reed.
Gracie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Reed.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Reed working aggressively here.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.#BC2#
Gracie breaks from the clinch.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Gracie misses with the combination.
Reed misses the jab.
Gracie scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Gracie tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Gracie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Reed scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Reed misses with some punches.
Gracie has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Reed seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gracie can turn it around.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gracie's efforts to push away.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Gracie scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Gracie off the cage and back into range.
Reed lands the left hand.
Gracie swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed throws a sloppy body shot
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Gracie's side.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Gracie misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gracie shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reed eats them both and turns towards Gracie to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gracie throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie misses with a few strikes there.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Reed throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
A big right from Reed misses.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Reed. #T2#
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Gracie counters with a nice 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!
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gracie checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Gracie lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Reed.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed works the jab nicely.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is trying to break free.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie scores with a shot to the side of Reed's head.
Reed gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Gracie back against the cage.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Gracie is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
A short right from Gracie. #BC2#
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie jabs at Reed's body.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Holden Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Gracie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Holden Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Gracie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Reed tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed slips a jab from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie swinging wildly here.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie throws a combination. Reed tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed slips a jab from Gracie.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gracie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Gracie clinches.
Reed prevents Gracie from breaking the clinch.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Gracie controls his hands. #BC#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reed is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Gracie throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed misses with a body kick.#T3#
Gracie scores with a shot to the body.
Holden Gracie seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reed throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gracie defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Gracie throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Gracie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reed.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reed throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Reed jabs Gracie right on the nose. Gracie blinks but takes it well.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Gracie does no damage.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Gracie tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gracie throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD#
Reed cracks Gracie with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reed finish him? #ROC#Gracie is rocked!

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 Ben Reed.
I think Gracie 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Holden Gracie!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 228
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanley misses with a wild body shot.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Stanley's torso.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed thows a leg kick but Stanley checks it
and Stanley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed throws a head kick but Stanley moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed throws a wild body kick that Stanley sees coming a mile off.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stanley connects with a solid leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stanley crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Stanley gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Stanley manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stanley blocks a leg kick.
Stanley loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stanley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stanley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Stanley moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Stanley's head.#T2#
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stanley checks a leg kick.
Reed slips a straight right by Stanley.
Reed thuds his right hand into Stanley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stanley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Stanley down.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Stanley was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanley walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Stanley throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Stanley counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed pushes Stanley away with a front kick.
Stanley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanley staying out of range there.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Stanley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Stanley moved out of range nicely.
Stanley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Reed. #T4#
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanley misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Stanley.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed tests Stanley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Stanley moved away.
A jab from Stanley misses.
Stanley throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Stanley avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stanley is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Stanley drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed checks a low kick from Stanley.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed scores with a hook.
Stanley misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed punishes Stanley's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Stanley throws a hook but Reed blocks it.#T1#
Stanley walks into a left hand.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stanley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stanley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stanley throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stanley lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Reed throws a nice looking combination but Stanley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stanley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed tries a low kick but Stanley avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanley! But no joy.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Stanley counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nice shot by Stanley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanley misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Stanley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed swings for the body but Stanley moves out of range.
Stanley appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Stanley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Roger Michael Stanley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Stanley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stanley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Stanley.
Stanley misses with a looping left.#T3#
Reed misses with a body punch
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stanley scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Reed is rocked!
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanley can do to turn this around?
Reed glances at the clock... BAM! Stanley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Reed crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Reed is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Michael Stanley!
Roger Michael Stanley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 222
Date: Jan 11, 2023

#R1#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Jukassa seems unphased.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Jukassa moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Reed.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Jukassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jukassa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukassa takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Reed misses with a left hand
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Reed has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed tries to work over Jukassa's front leg with a kick but Jukassa checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed tests Jukassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukassa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T2#
Reed misses with a body shot.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed swings for the body but Jukassa moves out of range.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Jukassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jukassa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Jukassa blocks the low kick.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jukassa blocks a head kick by Reed.
Jukassa is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Jukassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Reed throws a leg kick
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukassa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jukassa moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Jukassa counters with a two punch combo.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed tries to land a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed lands a nice hook to Jukassa's body. Jukassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed takes a swing at Jukassa's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Jukassa tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Jukassa counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Reed misses with a head kick.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Jukassa misses its target.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukassa looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed throws a head kick but Jukassa moves out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jukassa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Jukassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a hook
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukassa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Jukassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukassa defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a push kick but Jukassa slaps the foot to one side.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Jukassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jukassa throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.#T2#
Reed looks to land a right hand but Jukassa moved out of range.
Jukassa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukassa manages to avoid it.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Jukassa is just out of range.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Jukassa saw that one coming.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jukassa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Jukassa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Jukassa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed connects with a jab.#T4#
Reed jabs Jukassa right on the nose. Jukassa blinks but takes it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukassa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jukassa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
Jukassa misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Jukassa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Jukassa avoids it.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Jukassa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jukassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Jukassa checks it.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
enabling Jukassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Jukassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jukassa.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jukassa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jukassa is able to avoid easily.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jukassa misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Jukassa's shoulder, as Jukassa tries to avoid the shot.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Jukassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Jukassa counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Jukassa counters with a left to the body.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Zett Jukassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Jukassa moved out of range nicely.
Jukassa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jukassa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Reed catches Jukassa right on the button with a cross.
Reed misses with a hook to the body
and Jukassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukassa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Jukassa slips the punch.
Jukassa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Jukassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Jukassa misses with a right hand
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jukassa blocks the body kick.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jukassa moves away.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Jukassa throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Jukassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reed.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Jukassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Jukassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Jukassa checks a low kick from Reed.
Jukassa misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Reed scores with the left hand. Jukassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Jukassa moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Jukassa throws a big shot that misses.
Jukassa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Jukassa misses the target.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Jukassa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Reed.
Well Reed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 214
Date: Dec 14, 2022

#R1#
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That kick from Reed tenderised Hopkins's leg. Hopkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins thumps Reed with a low kick.
Good shot there by Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Reed jabs at Hopkins's body.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed thows a body kick. Hopkins tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hopkins on the side of the head.
Hopkins tries to work over Reed's front leg with a kick but Reed checks it.
Reed throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.#T1#
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the body.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Hopkins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed lands a jab.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Donk. Hopkins catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Reed takes one on the button.
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!
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Hopkins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hopkins backing away here, and Reed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Reed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.#T3#
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hopkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Reed with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hopkins's hands.#T4#
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hopkins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopkins is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A lazy body kick from Reed
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Hopkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Giuseppe Hopkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reed swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Reed slips a straight right by Hopkins.
Hopkins motions for Reed to come forward. Hopkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hopkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Hopkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Hopkins misses the target.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Reed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Hopkins manages to duck under it in time.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hopkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Hopkins is out of range.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Hopkins throws a lazy uppercut
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Jab by Hopkins.
Hopkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopkins doesn't seem phased though.
Hopkins cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopkins.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Hopkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Hopkins sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopkins walks into a left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Hopkins looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Hopkins should have avoided that one.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopkins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Hopkins with a nice calf kick.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Hopkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Hopkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Hopkins tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Hopkins seems unphased.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hopkins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A clash of legs there as Hopkins blocks the low kick.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Hopkins misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed walks into a jab.
Hopkins misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Hopkins misses.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Reed throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hopkins avoids the body shot from Reed.
Hopkins throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Hopkins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hopkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hopkins is looking to counter punch.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Hopkins moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReed.
Hopkins throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins misses with a low kick. #T2#
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Hopkins fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed checks a low kick from Hopkins.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with the punch.
Hopkins's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hopkins scrambles back to his feet.
Hopkins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Hopkins.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hopkins.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a hook
and Hopkins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Reed throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a nice body kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Hopkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Reed.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hopkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Hopkins ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Hopkins needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Hopkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed counters with a body kick.
Hopkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
As Reed backs away, Hopkins returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hopkins throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Hopkins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hopkins backing away here, and Reed unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 207
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Gulf's head but Gulf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Gulf's head back.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed cracks Gulf with an open hand slap.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gulf waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gulf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gulf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gulf slips under a jab from Reed.
Gulf throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reed avoids it.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Gulf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a big counter head kick but Gulf avoids it with no problem.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed misses with a hook
and Gulf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Gulf drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage. #T1#
Reed working aggressively here.
Gulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gulf blocks a body shot from Reed.
Gulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed has had enough of the clinch but Gulf keeps him there for the moment.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gulf.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Gulf.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Gulf.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gulf takes a shot to the head.
Reed works on Gulf's body with a couple of short punches.
Gulf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Gulf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulf's elbow.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed blocking some punches. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gulf lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed throws a head kick but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reed crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gulf - the referee stops the clock and Reed gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gulf. Reed manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gulf jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed throws a head kick but Gulf moves out of range.
Gulf is looking to counter punch.
Gulf cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Gulf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gulf slips a jab from Reed.
Gulf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Gulf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gulf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Reed throws a leg kick but Gulf sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed walks into a jab.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gulf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed throws a hook but Gulf avoids it easily.
Gulf tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gulf.
A punch combination from Gulf misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed. #T4#
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gulf.
Gulf appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Gulf moves out of range easily.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Gulf lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gulf throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gulf tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gulf throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Gulf! Reed is backing up but he can't get away as Gulf lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Reed and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leyte Gulf!
During a confident post fight interview, Leyte Gulf thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 199
Date: Oct 29, 2022

#R1#
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Po under the eye.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed jabs Po right on the nose. Po blinks but takes it well.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Po avoided it.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Po blocks a head kick by Reed.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Po gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Po ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Po's side.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Po blocks a head kick by Reed.
Po appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Po avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed avoids the body shot from Po.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheers as Po lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Po slips the punch.#T2#
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
That kick from Reed tenderised Po's leg. Po is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Po in the body.
Reed throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po misses with a body shot.
Reed lands with a straight right. Po didn't see that one coming.
Po throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed sets himself, and Po steps forward looking for the clinch! Reed avoids it this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Po down. #T3#
Po takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice shot by Reed.
Reed feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed looks for the body kick but Po saw that one coming.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Po throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Reed catches Po right on the button with a cross.
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with an outside leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed misses with a right hand
enabling Po to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Po counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed! #SUB2#
Po tries for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Po has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Reed is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Po lands a heavy elbow.
Po postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reed looks a forlorn figure. #SUB2#
Reed defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Po.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Po lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Po under the eye.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Po drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Po swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed with a jab.
Po with a hook.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Po moves out of range easily.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Po tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed thows a body kick. Po tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Po at a distance.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Po fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Po counters with a shoot takedown. Reed fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Po looking to pass the guard.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Po is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Po wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Po stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - Po advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Po trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Po is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Po trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Po can do to turn this around?#T3#
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Po is working away from the top position though.
Po wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed keeping control of the position.
Po is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reed trying to control but Po postures up.
Po wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Po is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Po is looking to advance position but Reed won't allow it.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Po has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Po is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Po eventually gives up the hold.
Po missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed trying to control here.
My spies in Chakuriki LA Gym inform me that Po has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Po trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Reed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Po throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed walks into a left hand.
Reed connects with a single shot there.
Reed with a hook.
Nice cross by Reed.
Po has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
A shot to the liver by Po. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Po misses. #T1#
A big right from Po misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Po moved away.
Po changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po looks to clinch
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Po misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Po clinches.
Reed pushes Po back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shen Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Po tries to pull guard but Reed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Po.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed stops a takedown attempt from Po.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shen Po.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Po misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Po.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Po.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Po throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow. #T3#
Po blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Po.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Po presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Reed.
A right hand to the body from Po.
Reed tries a body shot but Po blocks it.
Shen Po seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
Po fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po tries a knee to the head but Reed blocks it.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Po lands a hook that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Po lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po works on Reed's body with a couple of short punches.
Po working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Po's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice body punch from Po.
Po makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Po works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Po. #TD2#
Po has Reed pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Po pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reed tumbling to the mat - Po dives into Reed's guard.
Po is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Po missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Po throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shen Po comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 189
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed throws out a leg kick but McGuire moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
McGuire gets the takedown into side control.

Reed throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've been informed that McGuire 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.
McGuire misses the jab.#TD2#
McGuire fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. McGuire is now in Reed's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed seems keen to control McGuire's posture.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reed continues to stall.
McGuire cracks Reed with a solid left hand.
Reed has McGuire pulled in close to control his posture.
McGuire trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed is trying to keep McGuire in close.
Reed has his hands on McGuire's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reed misses with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at McGuire's knee but McGuire avoids it well.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuire.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed thuds his right hand into McGuire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGuire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed moves out of range as McGuire throws a body kick.
Reed keeps McGuire at a distance using the push kick.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing.
McGuire connects with a body shot.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and McGuire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Reed.
McGuire needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids the body shot from McGuire.
McGuire wants to clinch.#T4#
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from McGuire tenderised Reed's leg. Reed is trying to keep his angry face on.
McGuire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
It seemed like McGuire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
McGuire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGuire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire.
Reed jabs McGuire right on the nose. McGuire blinks but takes it well.
Reed looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but McGuire ducks down to avoid it.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuire avoids the body shot from Reed.
McGuire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
McGuire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McGuire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuire doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGuire.
McGuire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Reed looks to land a body kick but McGuire moved away.
Reed tries a low kick but McGuire avoids it.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and McGuire counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Reed misses with a head kick.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
McGuire misses with a low kick. #T1#
McGuire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGuire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
McGuire throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Reed scores with a four punch combination!
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed misses with a looping left.
McGuire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
McGuire lands with a nice body kick.
McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from McGuire misses. #T2#
McGuire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire misses with a two punch combination.
McGuire misses with a hook.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
McGuire fails with the takedown.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
Reed thuds a left hand into McGuire's body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
McGuire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire lands with an overhand left.
No joy there for McGuire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGuire scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Donk. Reed catches McGuire right on the button with a cross.
McGuire throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuire slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range. #TD2#
McGuire scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McGuire's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGuire stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed trying to control but McGuire postures up.
Reed is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGuire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McGuire is continuing to stall.#T4#
McGuire throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Reed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
McGuire prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
McGuire distracts Reed with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
McGuire scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Reed wants to stand up but McGuire is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon McGuire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire.
Reed throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and McGuire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McGuire.
Reed lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire lands with a right to the head.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Reed controls the action.
McGuire stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from McGuire.
A short right from McGuire on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire blocking some punches. #T1#
McGuire digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGuire has his back to the cage.
McGuire wants to take the fight to the mat but Reed manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGuire misses with the head strike. #BC#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
McGuire takes one on the button.
McGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by McGuire.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
McGuire motions for Reed to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a leg kick but McGuire sees it coming and moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from McGuire.
McGuire lands a jab to Reed's midsection.
McGuire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. McGuire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
McGuire slips under a jab.#T3#
McGuire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Reed finds it's way through McGuire's defenses.
McGuire scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed cracks McGuire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick lands for McGuire.
Reed tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McGuire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from McGuire.
McGuire looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on McGuire's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McGuire tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed looks to land a left hand but McGuire moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Reed checks a low kick from McGuire.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Reed moved away.
McGuire digs a good hook to Reed's body.
McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
McGuire tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon McGuire.
McGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a push kick but McGuire slaps the foot to one side.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon McGuire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 179
Date: Sep 05, 2022

#R1#
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.#TD2#
Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed is wriggling around but Diaz manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Diaz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz prevents Reed from improving his position.
Diaz wants to free his trapped foot but Reed is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reed is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is trying is best to control the position here.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Reed is not content to let Diaz control the position.
Reed trying to control but Diaz postures up.
Reed controlling the position well.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Diaz wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diaz seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Diaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Reed trying to control but Diaz postures up. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reed is looking to improve his position.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reed is just riding it out for now. Diaz eventually gives up the hold.
Reed is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diaz's back!
Reed biding his time, controlling Diaz.
Diaz tries to break free. #T3#
Reed is trying to stick to Diaz's back but Diaz is turning into Reed. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reed's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diaz.
Reed controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
Reed keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Reed managing to control the position.
Diaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Diaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Diaz 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#
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz slips a jab from Reed.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed slips under a jab.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Diaz scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.#T1#
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Frank Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Reed connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Diaz dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Reed is trying to keep Diaz in close. #SUB2#
Diaz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed controlling Diaz's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES#
Reed is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Reed misses. #T3#
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diaz.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Diaz throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz blocks a low kick nicely.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diaz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Diaz scrambles back to his feet.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed digs a good hook to Diaz's body. #TD2#
Diaz gets a double leg takedown into Reed's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it. #T4#
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Diaz's head to control his posture.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Diaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed throws a head kick but Diaz moves out of range.
Reed blocks a jab.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Diaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diaz somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.#T1#
A head kick misses from Reed.
Diaz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Frank Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Diaz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Diaz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed trying to control here. #T2#
Diaz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Frank Diaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Diaz controlling the action here.
Reed trying to control here.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reed is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diaz controlling from the top position.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Diaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reed can't do much from the bottom here.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is dominant here and he's now got Reed's back!
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diaz landing punches.
Reed can't escape the position.
Reed wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Diaz has control of Reed's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reed regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.

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 Ben Reed.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Reed!
The defeated Frank Diaz had this to say: 'I came to hump. This man came to fight. Tonight was not a night for lovers. '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 169
Date: Aug 10, 2022

#R1#
Matsuda defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Matsuda slips the punch.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed throws a push kick but Matsuda slaps the foot to one side.
Reed blocks a jab.
We've been hearing reports that Matsuda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reed sizes up Matsuda with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Matsuda darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsuda. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Matsuda lands with a straight right. Reed didn't see that one coming.
Reed misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Matsuda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Matsuda checks a leg kick.
Matsuda feinted with a counter takedown.
Matsuda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance. #T1#
Matsuda scores with a jab to the head.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsuda throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Matsuda drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matsuda swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matsuda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matsuda at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Matsuda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matsuda scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matsuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matsuda under the eye.#T2#
Reed misses with a head kick.
Matsuda changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Matsuda misses with a straight right.
Matsuda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
A big left from Reed misses.
A head kick misses from Reed.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Matsuda sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
A jab from Matsuda misses. #TD#
Matsuda drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuda keeps moving and retains side control.
Reed struggling a bit here.#T3#
Reed tries to bench press Matsuda off him but Matsuda keeps the position.
Matsuda controlling the position from side mount.
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Matsuda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Matsuda working away.
Matsuda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reed keeping his opponent close.#SUB#
Matsuda is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reed knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Reed takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Reed parries the strikes from Matsuda easily there. Matsuda is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reed to escape.
Matsuda throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Reed tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matsuda wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matsuda working the head and body with strikes.
Reed manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuda's best efforts.
Reed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Matsuda.
Matsuda 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.
Matsuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matsuda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Matsuda stops Reed from getting back to his feet.
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 Tanaka Matsuda will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Matsuda shoots in and drives through. Reed sprawls well.
Good shot there by Matsuda.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Reed throws a nice head kick!
Matsuda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Matsuda moves away and avoids it.
Matsuda lands a slapping body shot.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Reed catches Matsuda right on the button with a cross.
Reed jabs at Matsuda's body.
Matsuda takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a hook to the side of Matsuda's head but Matsuda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Matsuda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsuda swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed misses with the body kick#TD#
and Matsuda counters with a single leg into guard. Reed didn't expect that.
Reed has his hands on Matsuda's head, controlling the position.
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close. #T2#
Reed controlling Matsuda's posture.
Reed is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matsuda avoids the body shot from Reed.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed defending well as Matsuda loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Matsuda counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matsuda misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Matsuda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matsuda trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Matsuda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tanaka Matsuda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully.
Reed looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving. #T4#
Reed seems keen to control Matsuda's posture.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Matsuda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Matsuda moved out of range.
Matsuda fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Matsuda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Reed misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsuda moves away from the strike by Reed.
Matsuda tries to counter with a takedown but Reed is quick to defend against it.
Matsuda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed throws a right hand that Matsuda ducks under and follows up with a left that Matsuda also avoids with ease.
Matsuda misses with a wild body shot.
Matsuda takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Matsuda swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Matsuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Matsuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matsuda is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.
Reed is controlling Matsuda's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reed trying to control but Matsuda postures up.
Matsuda stops Reed from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Matsuda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Matsuda is nestled in close to Reed, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matsuda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reed with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Matsuda seems to be working for a kimura but Reed defends the submission attempt.
Matsuda working over Reed with some ground and pound. Reed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Reed holds on and takes a little breather.
Matsuda works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Matsuda has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Reed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Matsuda being controlled here momentarily.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matsuda stops Reed from standing up.
Matsuda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsuda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matsuda wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed managing to control the position. #T3#
Matsuda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Matsuda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Reed escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Matsuda lands a couple of elbows.
Reed is trying to control the position but Matsuda postures up.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Matsuda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Matsuda trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Matsuda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reed has control of Matsuda's left arm, preventing Matsuda from doing any damage.
Matsuda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Matsuda working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reed controls Matsuda momentarily but Matsuda frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matsuda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reed is trying to keep Matsuda in close.
Matsuda cracks Reed with a solid left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanaka Matsuda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matsuda 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tanaka Matsuda!
A very excited looking Tanaka Matsuda 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.

Event: CFC 500: Horiguchi v Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2022

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Reed 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Dallas moves out of range easily.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Dallas misses with a hook.
Dallas throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dallas moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Dallas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dallas scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dallas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dallas or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Dallas is out of range.
A jab lands there for Dallas.
Dallas missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Dallas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed scores with a jab.
Dallas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dallas has time to react.
Korben Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dallas.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dallas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Dallas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dallas is keen to just control but Reed is a slippery customer.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Dallas prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reed pulls Dallas in to control the position.
Dallas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dallas is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head. It's preventing any offense from Dallas, at least for the moment.
Dallas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head to control his posture.
Reed controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Reed has Dallas pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed is continuing to stall.
Dallas pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Dallas trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Dallas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dallas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dallas's back!#T3#
Reed is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dallas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dallas turns into Reed and is now in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reed controls Dallas momentarily but Dallas frees himself.
Dallas connects with a couple of short punches.
Reed has his hands on Dallas's head, controlling the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Dallas from controlling successfully.
Dallas works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Reed tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Dallas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Dallas has control of the leg.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Dallas prevents Reed from improving his position.
Dallas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed is holding on to half guard well.
Dallas trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it. #SUB#
Dallas is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Dallas is out of range.
Dallas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Dallas's head back.
Dallas misses with a straight left.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Dallas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Reed.
A counter left hand to the body from Dallas misses its target.#TD#
Dallas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. Dallas is now in Reed's guard.
Dallas throws a big elbow that misses.
Reed is trying to keep Dallas in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is controlling Dallas's posture.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Reed trying to control the position.
Dallas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.#SUB#
Dallas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dallas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Dallas is working hard here to advance position.
Dallas being controlled here momentarily.
Dallas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dallas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dallas wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Dallas lands a couple of elbows.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed is pulling down on Dallas's head to control his posture.
Dallas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Dallas's shoulder, as Dallas tries to avoid the shot.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dallas looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Dallas's knee but Dallas avoids it well.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dallas.
It looked like Dallas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dallas cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dallas throws a big shot that misses.
Dallas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas tries for a takedown but Reed circles away easily
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dallas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dallas is able to avoid easily.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dallas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dallas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Dallas misses.
Good shot there by Dallas.
Dallas tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dallas throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Dallas lands a body shot.
Dallas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed swings for the body but Dallas moves out of range.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Dallas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Dallas blocks a head kick by Reed.
Dallas misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Dallas gets a double leg takedown into Reed's guard.
Dallas prevents Reed from getting back to his feet.
Reed has Dallas pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Korben Dallas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Reed gets caught napping as Dallas dives in and scores a takedown. Reed manages to retain guard.
Reed trying to control the position here.
Dallas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dallas looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dallas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Dallas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dallas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dallas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed wants to stand up but Dallas is controlling him.
Dallas working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Dallas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dallas throwing strikes but missing.
Dallas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed wants to stand but Dallas is controlling the position.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to prevent any damage.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Reed is trying to control the position but Dallas postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reed pulls Dallas in close to his closed guard and prevents Dallas from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reed misses with a hook. Dallas ducked under it nicely.
Dallas misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a body kick that stops Dallas in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
Dallas moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Dallas works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed misses the body punch
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dallas slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dallas manages to avoid it.
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Dallas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed scores with a push kick.
Dallas lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dallas moves away from the strike by Reed.
Dallas motions for Reed to come forward. Dallas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dallas.#T3#
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dallas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Dallas drives through and clinches with Reed against the cage.
Dallas throws a head punch that misses.
Dallas tries to circle away but Reed has him pinned against the cage.
Dallas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dallas has Reed pressed against the cage.
Dallas tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dallas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Dallas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Dallas slips the punch.
Dallas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Dallas cracks Reed with a good jab.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Dallas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dallas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dallas throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Dallas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reed manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Reed not doing much here.
Dallas wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.

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 Korben Dallas.
I think Dallas 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Korben Dallas!
Korben Dallas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CFC 493: Tiotio v Outlaw 2
Date: Jun 19, 2022

#R1#
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yarborough counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yarborough has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yarborough there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reed misses with a jab to the body
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed cracks Yarborough with a good jab.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed looks for the body kick but Yarborough saw that one coming.
Yarborough uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed swings for the body but Yarborough moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Reed
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand. #T1#
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Reed.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Reed connects with a looping right hand.
Reed clobbers Yarborough with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Yarborough saw that one coming.
Yarborough cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yarborough.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Reed misses
enabling Yarborough to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Reed slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Yarborough throws a leg kick
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Yarborough avoided it.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yarborough looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed misses with a body shot. #T3#
Yarborough wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Yarborough sees coming a mile off.
Reed scores with a hook.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yarborough counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yarborough. Yarborough circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Reed scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed misses with a kick to the body
and Yarborough counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Yarborough moved away.
Yarborough lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Yarborough blocks a leg kick.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yarborough has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yarborough lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reed throws a leg kick
and Yarborough counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Yarborough's head back.
Yarborough moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Yarborough wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yarborough feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Nice shot by Reed.
Yarborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Yarborough's ribs.
Reed slips a jab from Yarborough.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Yarborough avoided it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed throws a push kick but Yarborough slaps the foot to one side.
Yarborough raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Yarborough fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed misses with a low kick as Yarborough jumps back.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yarborough.
Reed is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That kick from Reed tenderised Yarborough's leg. Yarborough is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarborough lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Yarborough 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Reed tries to move into range but Yarborough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Yarborough.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Yarborough is out of range.
Yarborough was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed throws a head kick but Yarborough moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Yarborough counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Yarborough manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed misses with a hook. Yarborough ducked under it nicely.
Yarborough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Yarborough avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yarborough doesn't seem phased though.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Yarborough might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Yarborough sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T4#
Reed misses with a low kick as Yarborough jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Yarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Yarborough gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Reed is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Yarborough!
James Yarborough is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, James Yarborough thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 484: IsMore v Xe
Date: May 18, 2022

#R1#
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bosanac takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed throws a right and a left that Bosanac avoids nicely.
Bosanac pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bosanac has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Bosanac's head.
Bosanac throws a big shot that misses.
Reed misses the jab.
Bosanac throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bosanac ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosanac throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bosanac.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Bosanac throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosanac lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Reed misses. #CL#
Bosanac has closed the distance and engaged Reed in a clinch.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses.
Bosanac lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards. #T1#
Reed misses with the head strike.
Bosanac blocking some punches.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bosanac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bosanac's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bosanac lands a hook that snaps the head of Reed backwards. #BC#
Bosanac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed cracks Bosanac with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bosanac jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Reed slips a jab from Bosanac.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Bosanac throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed thows a body kick. Bosanac tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Bosanac.
Reed thumps Bosanac with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed misses with a body punch
and Bosanac counters with a leg kick.
Bosanac fails to land with a series of punches.
Bosanac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bosanac under the eye.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Bosanac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Bosanac's knee but Bosanac avoids it well.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bosanac finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed defending well as Bosanac loads up on a big left hand.
Bosanac has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Reed throws a hook but Bosanac avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Bosanac.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Bosanac off the cage and back into range.
Bosanac throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Bosanac thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
A nice leg kick from Bosanac, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Bosanac's front leg but catches the back leg as Bosanac tries to avoid it.
Bosanac throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Bosanac with the inside leg kick. #T3#
Bosanac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Bosanac scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Bosanac on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bosanac. Those never looked like landing.
Bosanac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bosanac misses with a two punch combination.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed swings for the body but Bosanac moves out of range.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bosanac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bosanac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Reed.
Bosanac throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.#T4#
Reed misses with a head kick.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Reed scores with a jab. Bosanac acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bosanac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Bosanac throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed avoids the head kick by Bosanac.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Bosanac pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bosanac on the inside.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bosanac lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range.
Bosanac takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Bosanac, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bosanac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
A little feinted left hand from Bosanac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bosanac doesn't seem bothered though.
Bosanac with the inside leg kick.
Bosanac avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Bosanac blocks it.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Bosanac sees coming a mile off.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bosanac counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Bosanac. #T1#
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses.
Bosanac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed looks for the body kick but Bosanac saw that one coming.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosanac moves away.
Bosanac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Reed connects with a single shot there.
Bosanac fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed connects with a single shot there.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Bosanac half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed lands a jab.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bosanac throws out the jab.
Reed misses with a straight left. #T2#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosanac.
Bosanac tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosanac misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Bosanac takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bosanac connects with a jab.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Bosanac's head back.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bosanac saw that one coming.
Bosanac moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Bosanac takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bosanac throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bosanac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bosanac connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Reed cracks a nice hook into Bosanac's ribs.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bosanac.
Bosanac pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Bosanac settles back down.
Reed swings for the body but Bosanac moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bosanac.
Bosanac slips a jab from Reed.
Bosanac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Bosanac throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Bosanac throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Bosanac looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Bosanac uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Bosanac scores with a body shot.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Bosanac connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Bosanac misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Bosanac tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Bosanac scores with the left hand. Reed knows he should have avoided that one.
Reed blocks a head kick by Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Bosanac swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Bosanac's torso.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Bosanac thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Bosanac avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed 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.#R3#
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Bosanac off balance momentarily.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Bosanac moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Bosanac connects with a looping right hand.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bosanac will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Bosanac's head back.
Bosanac looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Bosanac's head back.
Reed scores with the left hand. Bosanac knows he should have avoided that one.
Bosanac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a nice leg kick.
Bosanac walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Bosanac has Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Bosanac crunches a lovely knee into Reed's ribcage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Reed working aggressively here.
Bosanac lands a left hand.
Reed is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bosanac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosanac lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed feints and then cracks Bosanac's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bosanac down.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Bosanac throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed works Bosanac's body with a nice hook.
Reed lands with a kick to the temple. Bosanac shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Bosanac tries to clinch up.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosanac manages to avoid it.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Bosanac uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Bosanac has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bosanac saw that one coming.
Bosanac missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Bosanac should have avoided that one.
Bosanac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosanac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Bosanac feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bosanac throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed throws a head kick but Bosanac moves out of range.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosanac.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed 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.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Bosanac on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Bosanac cracks Reed with a good jab.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bosanac connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bosanac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed swings for the body but Bosanac moves out of range.
Bosanac looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosanac misses the target.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosanac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Bosanac takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bosanac checks the leg kick nicely there. #T4#
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bosanac scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bosanac closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reed misses with some punches.
Bosanac blocks an uppercut.
Bosanac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bosanac lands a nice uppercut.
Bosanac throws an elbow but it misses.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed tries to work over Bosanac's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leo Bosanac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bosanac is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bosanac misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosanac lands with a short shot to the head.
Reed gets through Bosanac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Bosanac escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ben Reed just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Nice cross by Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Bosanac slips a straight right by Reed.
Bosanac slips a jab from Reed.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Bosanac moves away from the strike by Reed.
Bosanac throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Bosanac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bosanac appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Bosanac fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Bosanac moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bosanac lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bosanac throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range. #T1#
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Bosanac's head but Bosanac sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosanac.
And Reed responds with a good body kick, but Bosanac manages to step out the way in time.
Bosanac checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bosanac fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reed just manages to avoid it.
Bosanac connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bosanac takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bosanac scores with a leg kick.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bosanac connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac moves out of range of the body kick from Reed. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bosanac. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throws a leg kick but Bosanac sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed connects with a right hand. Bosanac shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bosanac takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bosanac displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Reed pushes Bosanac away with a front kick.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bosanac saw that one coming.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac slips under a jab.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bosanac feinted with a counter takedown.
Reed is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bosanac lands a body shot. #T3#
Bosanac misses with an uppercut.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bosanac is able to avoid easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bosanac. That's going to slow Reed down.
Bosanac throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bosanac clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reed pushes Bosanac back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bosanac tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Bosanac back against the cage.
Bosanac makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bosanac stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reed takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bosanac tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
Bosanac pushes Reed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bosanac.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bosanac.
Bosanac lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Reed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bosanac trying to land knees to the body.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosanac.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bosanac.
Bosanac blocking some punches.
Bosanac tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Bosanac back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Reed works Bosanac's body with a nice hook.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Bosanac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bosanac.
Bosanac thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bosanac wants to clinch.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bosanac.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosanac connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosanac throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Reed slips a jab from Bosanac.#T1#
Bosanac slips a jab from Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bosanac.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac feinted with a counter takedown.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Bosanac throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
A big right from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac staying out of range there.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Bosanac moves out of range easily.
Bosanac connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bosanac doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosanac with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosanac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed motions for Bosanac to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bosanac. That did some damage!
Bosanac dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!#CL#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Bosanac has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Bosanac blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bosanac.#BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bosanac wants to clinch.
Reed checks a low kick from Bosanac.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Bosanac.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Bosanac checks it.#CL#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Bosanac has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Bosanac.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosanac. #T4#
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bosanac creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Bosanac blocking some punches.
Bosanac lands a good knee to the midsection. Reed won't want to take too many of those.
Reed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bosanac.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Reed.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bosanac uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Good leg kick by Bosanac.
Bosanac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Bosanac keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosanac moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Reed.
I've got Reed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 47:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed is the new middleweight champion!

Event: CFC 470: Beach vs Tsuruta
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1#
Nice shot by Reed.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tama Ginty swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with an outside leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Tama Ginty misses
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Reed misses.
Tama Ginty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tama Ginty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Torcida MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Tama Ginty blocks a jab.
Tama Ginty defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reed moves away from the strike by Tama Ginty. #T1#
Reed checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Tama Ginty sees coming a mile off.
Tama Ginty throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reed avoids it.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Tama Ginty's head back.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Tama Ginty's leg but Tama Ginty calmly moves out of range.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range nicely.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty moves his leg out of the way.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Tama Ginty slips the punch.#T2#
Reed lands a head shot.
Reed thows a body kick. Tama Ginty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Tama Ginty connects with a nice looking jab.
Tama Ginty scores with a nice strike.
Reed throws a push kick but Tama Ginty slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tama Ginty. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tama Ginty.
Reed throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed walks into a jab.
Tama Ginty throws a big shot that misses.
Tama Ginty wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Reed tries to work over Tama Ginty's front leg with a kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Tama Ginty moves out of range easily. #T3#
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A jab from Reed misses.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama Ginty.
Reed misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Tama Ginty lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reed doesn't seem phased though.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed throws a body punch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping left.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Tama Ginty throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Tama Ginty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Tama Ginty's head but Tama Ginty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed blocks a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Tama Ginty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tama Ginty blocks a head kick by Reed.
Tama Ginty misses with a leg kick.
Reed unleashes a big counter combination but Tama Ginty bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed takes a swing at Tama Ginty's ribcage but misses.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Tama Ginty in the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tama Ginty connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Conrad Tama Ginty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Tama Ginty closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reed letting Tama Ginty take a breather here.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Tama Ginty misses with some punches.
Tama Ginty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tama Ginty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Tama Ginty tries a body shot but Reed blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tama Ginty prevents a body shot from Reed.
Tama Ginty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the head.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Tama Ginty lands with a light punch inside.
Reed scores with a shot to the side of Tama Ginty's head.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Tama Ginty scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tama Ginty lands with a right to the head.
Tama Ginty has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Tama Ginty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tama Ginty. #BC#
Tama Ginty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tama Ginty tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed feints and then cracks Tama Ginty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tama Ginty down.
Tama Ginty throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Tama Ginty's leg but Tama Ginty calmly moves out of range.
Tama Ginty cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Tama Ginty blocks it.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tama Ginty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty blocks a head kick by Reed.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Tama Ginty throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Tama Ginty.
Reed connects with a right hand. Tama Ginty shakes it off.
Tama Ginty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Tama Ginty appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tama Ginty digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Tama Ginty wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed sizes up Tama Ginty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tama Ginty steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Tama Ginty avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tama Ginty connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tama Ginty walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
Tama Ginty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Tama Ginty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Tama Ginty's shoulder, as Tama Ginty tries to avoid the shot.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Tama Ginty feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Tama Ginty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tama Ginty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
Reed checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty motions for Reed to come forward. Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Tama Ginty's ribs.
Reed stuns Tama Ginty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Tama Ginty fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ben Reed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tama Ginty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Tama Ginty lands a jab to the nose.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty slips under a jab.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed misses with a hook. Tama Ginty ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body punch.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Tama Ginty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tama Ginty tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Tama Ginty.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Tama Ginty moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed works the jab nicely.#T2#
Tama Ginty misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Tama Ginty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tama Ginty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tama Ginty takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Tama Ginty should have avoided that one.
Tama Ginty will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Tama Ginty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tama Ginty tries to work over Reed's front leg with a kick but Reed checks it.
Tama Ginty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Tama Ginty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed lunges at Tama Ginty with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tama Ginty's hand.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed with a jab.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tama Ginty throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed slips under a jab from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tama Ginty dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!#T4#
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick from Reed lands but Tama Ginty takes it in his stride.
Tama Ginty misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Tama Ginty throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tama Ginty catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reed checks a low kick from Tama Ginty.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Tama Ginty off the cage and back into range.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tama Ginty throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Reed.
Well Reed has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: CFC 466: Raper v Tiotio
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Larkin throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Larkin throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Larkin misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Reed jabs at Larkin's body.
Larkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Larkin's leg but Larkin calmly moves out of range.
Larkin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed staying out of range there.
Good leg kick by Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Larkin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Larkin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Larkin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed catches Larkin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larkin cracks Reed with a good jab.
Reed connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Donnie Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin misses the jab.
Reed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Larkin works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larkin can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larkin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Larkin throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Larkin ducks right into an uppercut from Reed. #T2#
Larkin misses with a low kick.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larkin misses with a left hand
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Larkin is rocked!
Larkin connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
Larkin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Larkin.
Larkin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Larkin! But no joy.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with the body kick
and Larkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
Larkin blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed scores with a head kick.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larkin.
Larkin swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reed counters with a head kick.
Larkin is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
and Reed counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Larkin! He's just covering up as Reed starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: CFC 457: Reed v Sturmovik
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sturmovik throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Sturmovik moves out of range easily.
Sturmovik is looking for the big counter here.
Sturmovik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturmovik drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Sturmovik misses.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Sturmovik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sturmovik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Reed looks to land a left hand but Sturmovik moved out of range nicely.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sturmovik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed with a nice cross.
Sturmovik tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed with a nice cross.
Sturmovik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sturmovik just manages to avoid it.
Sturmovik rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sturmovik throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sturmovik lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sturmovik moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sturmovik. That did some damage!
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sturmovik momentarily. #ROC#Sturmovik is rocked!
Sturmovik switches off momentarily and Reed cracks him with a monster right hand! Sturmovik topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Reed dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Reed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: CFC 450: Nao v IsMore
Date: Jan 07, 2022

#R1#
Andrade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrade lands with a cross.
Andrade blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed catches Andrade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've been informed that Andrade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrade takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Andrade.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Andrade moved away.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Andrade checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Andrade lands with an overhand left.
Reed tries a low kick but Andrade avoids it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Andrade with a nice calf kick.
Andrade connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Andrade there.
Andrade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andrade lands a lovely overhand right.
Andrade blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Joao Andrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Andrade is just out of range.
A big left from Andrade misses.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Andrade slips a jab from Reed.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Nice defenses there by Andrade.
Andrade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed throws a push kick but Andrade slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a jab when Andrade was well out of range.
Andrade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Andrade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Andrade. That's going to slow Reed down.
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Nice shot by Andrade.
Andrade ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Andrade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Andrade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Andrade swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Andrade misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with the combination.
Reed lands a head kick!
Reed throws out a loose jab but Andrade uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Andrade moves out of range easily.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andrade slips under a jab from Reed.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andrade.
A solid body kick from Andrade.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Andrade throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Andrade moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrade.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andrade throws a head kick that misses.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andrade lands a front kick.
Andrade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Andrade takes the fight into the clinch.
Andrade has a couple of punches blocked by Reed.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Andrade blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
Reed blocking some punches. #BC2#
Andrade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Andrade saw it coming and moves away.
Andrade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed walks forward, straight into a front kick from Andrade.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Reed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joao Andrade will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Andrade tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade lands a body shot.
Andrade connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Andrade throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed staying out of range there.
Andrade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andrade manages to avoid it.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Andrade tries to land a front kick but Reed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Andrade misses with a leg kick.
Andrade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrade misses with a kick to the body.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Andrade just manages to avoid it.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Andrade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Andrade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Andrade misses the jab.
Andrade misses with a left hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Andrade cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Andrade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade cracks a nice hook into Reed's ribs.
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Andrade's shoulder, as Andrade tries to avoid the shot.
Andrade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Andrade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andrade throws a chopping leg kick but Reed manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed swings for the body but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Andrade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrade with a jab.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Reed checks a low kick from Andrade.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andrade was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Joao Andrade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Andrade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andrade lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Andrade clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Andrade.
Andrade lands a shoulder strike.
Andrade stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andrade blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Andrade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Reed.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrade backwards.
Reed is trying to push Andrade away but Andrade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Andrade misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Andrade.
Andrade working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Andrade as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Andrade doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Andrade misses with the head strike.
Joao Andrade seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Andrade tries a body shot but Reed blocks it. #BC2#
Andrade manages to break the clinch.
Andrade lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Andrade.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Andrade is out of range.
Andrade lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Andrade can pounce on him.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Andrade.
Andrade lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Andrade just misses with a punch to the body.
Andrade throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
It looked like Reed was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andrade.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Andrade pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Andrade scores with a nice body kick.
Andrade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Andrade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Reed misses with a hook. Andrade ducked under it nicely.
Andrade throws a lazy body kick
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrade avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Andrade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Andrade misses the shot to the body.
Andrade misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Andrade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Andrade's head but Andrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andrade looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Reed fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Andrade slips under a jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andrade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Andrade.
Andrade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Andrade ducks down to avoid it.
Reed slips under a jab from Andrade.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target. #T1#
Andrade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrade.
Andrade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Andrade counters with an outside leg kick.
Andrade throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Andrade looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Andrade throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrade misses with a hook.
Reed throws a hook but Andrade avoids it easily.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Andrade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andrade lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover.
Andrade pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Andrade misses with a head kick.
Andrade lands a slapping body shot.
Andrade moves away from the strike by Reed.
Andrade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrade scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andrade misses with a looping left.
Reed throws a body punch but Andrade moves out of range.
Andrade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed pushes Andrade away with a front kick.
Andrade keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Andrade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick there by Andrade.
A swing and a miss from Andrade.
Andrade tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
Andrade throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Andrade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Andrade misses.
Andrade attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Andrade with a nice cross.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Andrade cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Andrade misses with a straight right.
Reed avoids the head kick by Andrade.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.#T4#
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Andrade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrade throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Andrade sees coming a mile off.
Andrade stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andrade misses with a body shot.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Andrade slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Jab from Andrade.
A low kick lands for Reed.
Andrade missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Reed misses.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joao Andrade.
Well Andrade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: CFC 439: IsMore v Neuer 2
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Reed throws a hook to the side of Taamu's head but Taamu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taamu is out of range.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Taamu counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taamu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
Taamu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Taamu throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Taamu throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taamu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Taamu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT#It looks like Tua Taamu has been cut.
Reed throws a hook but Taamu avoids it easily.
Reed blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Taamu throws a body kick that misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Taamu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed misses with a body kick.#T2#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taamu throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Taamu misses with a head kick.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Taamu ducks down to avoid it.
As Reed backs off Taamu throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Taamu wants to land a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
That kick from Reed tenderised Taamu's leg. Taamu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Taamu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taamu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taamu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Reed pushes Taamu away with a front kick.
Reed takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed lands a jab to Taamu's midsection.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taamu moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed cracks a nice hook into Taamu's ribs.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taamu walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.#T4#
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taamu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taamu misses with the body kick
and Reed counters with a big head kick but Taamu shrugs it off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Taamu sizes up Reed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taamu takes one to the chin there.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Taamu avoids it.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed thuds his right hand into Taamu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Taamu is rocked!
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Taamu is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taamu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taamu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taamu seems to have recovered his senses.
Taamu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taamu connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taamu was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taamu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Taamu.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Taamu moves out of range easily.
Taamu tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taamu can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nice jab there from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Taamu strikes.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taamu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Taamu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taamu avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taamu manages to avoid it.
Taamu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taamu's sensitive parts.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taamu counters with a leg kick.
Taamu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taamu does it's job there.
Reed takes a swing at Taamu's ribcage but misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Reed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taamu! But no joy.
Taamu throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taamu tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Taamu throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Taamu defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taamu checks it well.
Taamu thinks about the counter body kick.
Taamu takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taamu.
Taamu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Taamu tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Taamu ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed avoids the head kick by Taamu.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taamu just manages to avoid it.
Taamu blocks a leg kick.
Taamu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taamu thumps Reed with a low kick.
Taamu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.#T4#
Taamu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taamu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taamu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Taamu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed backing away here, and Taamu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taamu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Taamu saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tua Taamu's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taamu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed throws a push kick but Taamu slaps the foot to one side.
Taamu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Taamu moves his leg out of the way.
Taamu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Taamu throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Taamu blocks the low kick.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Taamu counter with a right hand.
Taamu throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Taamu lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Reed is predictable there
and Taamu counters with a nice uppercut.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a head kick but it misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Taamu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Taamu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taamu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reed checks it well.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taamu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taamu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taamu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Taamu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taamu staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Reed throws a jab when Taamu was well out of range.
Taamu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reed with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Taamu shrugs it off though.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taamu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taamu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Taamu counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taamu.
Taamu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Taamu misses with a body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taamu is looking to chop away at Reed's legs.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Taamu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Taamu throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Taamu is just out of range.
Taamu avoids the body shot from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Taamu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A combination from Taamu does no damage.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Taamu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed misses with a hook. Taamu ducked under it nicely.
And Taamu responds with a good body kick, but Reed manages to step out the way in time.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed walks into a jab.
Tua Taamu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Reed connects with the punch.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Taamu counters with a body kick that stops Reed in his tracks momentarily.
Taamu throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taamu lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed looks to throw the jab but Taamu is out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Taamu counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Taamu walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Taamu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Taamu tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#KD2#
Taamu lands a big head kick that sends Reed tumbling to the mat! Taamu takes a step backwards and waves Reed back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Reed is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Taamu lands an uppercut, right on the button! Reed tumbles backwards into the ropes, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tua Taamu!
A victorious Tua Taamu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Lucan throws a one two combo. #CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Lucan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reed at a distance.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Lucan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucan.
Lucan misses with a hook to the body
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Reed.
Lucan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lucan throws a big shot that misses.
Lucan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lucan under the eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lucan rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short uppercut from Reed.
Reed lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Lucan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lucan takes a shot to the head.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Lucan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Lucan is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucan.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucan backwards.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reed pushes Lucan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Lucan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reed's elbow.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucan.
Lucan misses with some punches.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lucan has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Lucan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed seems keen to control Lucan's posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed is pulling down on Lucan's head to control his posture.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reed continues to stall.
Reed keeping full guard, as Lucan tries to pass.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lucan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reed controlling the position.
Lucan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reed's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lucan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Lucan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucan is working Reed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucan postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Lucan working some strikes from top position.
Reed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lucan wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lucan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Lucan is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reed looking to control.
Lucan chips away with some ground and pound.
Reed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reed pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
Lucan forces his way into half guard.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lucan trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
Reed pulls Lucan in close to prevent any damage.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Lucan throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Lucan moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Lucan moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Lucan.
Reed is looking to slow Lucan down with leg kicks.
A big left from Lucan misses.
Edwin Lucan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Edwin Lucan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucan fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Lucan's side.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Lucan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Lucan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucan misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lucan throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Lucan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reed sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lucan misses the jab.
Lucan misses with the combination.
Lucan is breathing heavily.
Lucan misses with a body shot
and Reed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Lucan. Those never looked like landing.
Reed feints and then cracks Lucan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lucan down.
Lucan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucan looks to land a combination. Reed sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed lands a nice hook to Lucan's body. Lucan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lucan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lucan misses with a shot to the body
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Lucan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucan.
Edwin Lucan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed is looking to slow Lucan down with leg kicks.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lucan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lucan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reed back to the cage. Lucan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#CL2#
Lucan moves into the clinch successfully.
Lucan blocking some punches.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Lucan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edwin Lucan.
Reed tries to work over Lucan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Reed has Lucan pressed against the cage, preventing Lucan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed lands a shot to the body.
Lucan is looking to break free of the clinch but Reed has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reed lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucan takes one to the chin there.
Lucan 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.
Lucan misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Reed was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucan.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Lucan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Lucan looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC#Lucan is rocked!#T4#
A solid body kick from Reed.
Lucan is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed feints a jab and as Lucan dips his head, Reed unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Lucan right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Lucan falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Reed smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Reed!
The defeated Edwin Lucan had this to say: 'Death be to you all.'.

Event: Grunge 64: Superfuzz Bigmuff
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed scores with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Knox defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Knox walks into a left hand.
Knox throws a body kick that misses.
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Knox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Knox can pounce on him.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Knox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Knox throws the kick towards the body but Reed avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed. #T1#
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Knox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Knox manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Reed manages to duck under it in time.
Knox tries a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Knox.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks. #T2#
Reed misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed tries to work over Knox's front leg with a kick but Knox checks it.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox checks a leg kick nicely.
Reed slips a jab from Knox.
Reed throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Knox takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Knox throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Knox connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
As Knox backs away, Reed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Knox.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Knox thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reed if he has to take too many more of those.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.#T4#
Reed punishes Knox's body with a nice straight punch.
Knox walks into a jab.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover.
Reed has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Knox.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Knox saw it coming and moves away.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Reed 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.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed blocks a jab.
Donk. Knox catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Knox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knox lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reed backs up against the cage.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Knox throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Knox only half commits.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Reed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Knox.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Knox looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well. #T1#
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Knox blocks it.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox slips under a jab.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed tried to score with a low kick but Knox checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Reed scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knox fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Knox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Knox looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox misses with a looping right.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Good exchange - Reed coming out on top.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Knox - that will leave a mark!
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Knox tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Knox.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox moves away from the strike by Reed.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Knox there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Knox swinging wildly here.
Knox scores with a jab to the body.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knox is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Reed only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Knox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Reed scores with the left hand. Knox knows he should have avoided that one.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reed really felt that one!
Knox lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Knox is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Knox.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Knox throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Knox with a hook.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target. #T4#
Knox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Knox 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.
Knox takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Knox.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox really dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Knox throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Reed misses.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox lands with a cross.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Knox tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Knox throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Knox.
Reed throws a quick counter kick to the body but Knox avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Knox misses the target.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knox on the side of the head.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed scores with a hook.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Reed
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Knox.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed connects with a body shot.
Knox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Knox avoided it.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
Reed keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Knox counter with a right hand.
Reed moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Knox throws a head kick that half lands.
Knox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Knox is out of range.
Knox delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Knox.
Knox waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Reed.
Reed misses with a leg kick. #T4#
A jab from Knox finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed is looking to slow Knox down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Knox slips a jab from Reed.
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kappa Knox dominated that fourth 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!#R5#
Reed slips under a jab.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Knox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knox tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Knox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Reed misses.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Knox moved away.
Reed takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Knox checks the leg kick.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox connects with a leg kick.
Knox bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Reed. #T2#
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed tries to land a front kick but Knox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Reed backs off Knox throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Reed bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Knox lands a slapping body shot.
Knox lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox misses with a hook.
Knox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Knox lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Reed lands a head shot.
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and Knox counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters circling a little - Knox finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Knox finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Knox had a free shot at his head there.
Knox checks the leg kick nicely there.
A countering left hand to the body from Knox misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Knox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Knox releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a body kick.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Knox moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kappa Knox.
Well Knox has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kappa Knox!
Kappa Knox is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kappa Knox waved his t-shirt featuring Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 165$ 's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Grunge 59: Negative Creep
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Reed misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Knox avoids a kick to the body.
Knox throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knox lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Knox moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Knox darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed avoids the body shot from Knox. #T1#
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox with the inside leg kick.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reed has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Knox swings and misses with a hook 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!
Knox lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
Reed misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knox.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knox finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed throws a jab when Knox was well out of range.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Good exchange - Knox coming out on top.
Good leg kick by Knox.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Knox throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Reed backing away here, and Knox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Reed slips a straight right by Knox.
A nice leg kick from Knox, right into the meat of the thigh.
Knox has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Knox misses with an uppercut.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox slips under a jab.
Reed connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Reed throws out a leg kick but Knox moves out of range and Reed only half commits. #T4#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Knox lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed motions for Knox to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Knox misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Knox.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Knox moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox misses with a low kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Knox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Knox moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Knox throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Knox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kappa Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Knox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Knox staying out of range there.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Knox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Reed misses with a body punch
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Knox. Knox obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed works Knox's body with a nice hook.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Knox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed tries to bum rush Knox with a series of wild strikes but Knox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Knox scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch lands to the side of Knox 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
Knox throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Knox throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Knox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Knox avoids the body shot from Reed.
Knox cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Knox checks a leg kick.
Reed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed swings widly with a right hand
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick but Knox moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kappa Knox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Knox avoids the head kick by Reed.
Knox cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Reed was looking to counter with a kick there.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Knox saw that one coming.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Reed misses.
Reed misses with the combination.
Knox tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knox.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Knox's front leg but catches the back leg as Knox tries to avoid it.
Knox keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed tries a low kick but Knox avoids it.#T1#
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Knox.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox misses with a leg kick.
Donk. Knox catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Reed lands a jab to Knox's midsection.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knox manages to avoid it.
Knox lands with a right hand.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knox sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
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!
Knox scores with a jab to the head.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reed moves out of range as Knox throws a body kick.
Knox blocks the body kick.
Knox blocks a head kick by Reed.
Knox on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Knox moves away from the strike by Reed.
Knox misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
A right-left combo lands from Knox.
Knox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Knox walks into a jab.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Knox misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Reed misses.
Knox misses with a hook.
Reed quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Knox lands a glancing blow to the side of Reed's head.
Knox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Knox defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Knox on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Knox is out of range and Reed settles back down.
Knox only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Knox pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knox scores with a leg kick.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Knox in his tracks.
Knox slips under a jab from Reed.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Reed misses.
Knox stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kappa Knox just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Knox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knox walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed misses with a hook. Knox ducked under it nicely.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Knox misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Knox lands.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Knox throws a front kick aimed at Reed's knee but Reed avoids it well.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed throws a series of strikes that have Knox backpedaling.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a nice kick to the body.
Knox lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reed throws a front kick that sends Knox stumbling back into the cage.
Knox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knox cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Knox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Knox connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Knox's leg but Knox calmly moves out of range.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Knox walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Knox tries to land a body kick
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T3#
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Knox avoids it.
Knox lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Knox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Knox.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnox.
Knox jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Knox connects with a jab.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big right from Reed misses.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Knox's shoulder, as Knox tries to avoid the shot.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Knox connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Knox is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Knox clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Knox sees coming a mile off.
Knox connects with the punch.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Knox misses with a left hand
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Knox's knee momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Knox!
Reed throws a right hand that Knox ducks under and follows up with a left that Knox also avoids with ease.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Knox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reed fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Knox sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knox. Knox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Reed misses with a low kick. #T1#
Reed misses the jab.
Knox with a nice calf kick.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
Knox 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.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Knox lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2#
Knox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Knox cracks Reed with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Knox lands.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox misses with a kick to the body.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good work by Knox as he checks the leg kick.
Reed catches Knox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed misses with a looping right.#T3#
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox moves out of range of the strikes.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knox.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Knox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Knox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Knox counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reed takes a step back to recover. #T4#
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Knox.
Knox throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kappa Knox is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reed throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
Knox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knox on the side of the head.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Knox counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Knox is out of range.
Knox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knox was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knox.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Knox 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:48
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Ben Reed retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021

#R1#
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reed takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed throws a sloppy body shot
and Reid counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.#T1#
Reed throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
A left lands for Reed.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick
and Reid counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reid crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Reid gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Reid manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a body punch but Reid moves out of range.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.#T3#
Reed motions for Reid to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses the jab.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reid momentarily.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid staying out of range there.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed throws a hook but Reid avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Reid's knee but Reid avoids it well.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Reed throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid checks the leg kick.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed throws a jab when Reid was well out of range.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reid avoids the body shot from Reed.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
A low kick from Reed is predictable there
and Reid counters with a nice leg kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed thuds a left hand into Reid's body.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.#T1#
Reed lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reid slips under a jab from Reed.
Reid blocks the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Reid takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reid moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Reid might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Reid moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed lands a head shot.#T2#
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed takes a swing at Reid's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Reid does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reid can do to turn this around?
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reid defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Reid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid. #T4#
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Reid counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Reid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed tries to land a body kick
and Reid counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check.
Reed throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reid.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reid makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Reid avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed looks for the body kick but Reid saw that one coming.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reid. That did some damage!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Reid counters with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Reid as he checks the leg kick.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed lands a nice hook to Reid's body. Reid takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reid moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A head kick by Reed misses
and Reid counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed swinging wildly here.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Reid avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Reid avoids it.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reid dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reed misses with a straight right.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Reid moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reid takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Reid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Reid sees coming a mile off.
Reid moves out of range of the strikes.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reid avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed is looking to chop away at Reid's legs.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reid on the side of the head.
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reid moves away.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reid.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed motions for Reid to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reed misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#T3#
Reed looks to throw the jab but Reid is out of range.
Reid avoids a kick to the body.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reid's head backwards.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed misses with a lunging right hand
and Reid counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Reid moved out of range.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Reid moves away and avoids it.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reid moves away from the strike by Reed. #T4#
Reid takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Reid.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed connects with a jab.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reid has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
A solid body kick from Reed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reid slips under a jab.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed had his way with Jaheim Reid in that round.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Reid on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Reid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reid takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a right hand
and Reid counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Reid moves out of range easily.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.#T1#
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reid counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reid slips under a jab from Reed.
Some bone on bone action there as Reid checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reid feints a counter leg kick.
Reed 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.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Reid counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Reed misses with a hook.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reid manages to avoid it.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid needs to keep his hands up - Reed had a free shot at his head there.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Reid counters with a leg kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid moves out of range of the leg kick from Reed.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses with a low kick as Reid jumps back.
Reid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.#T3#
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reid takes a step back to recover.
Reid checks the leg kick.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reid.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reid has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reid and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reid only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reid on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice body kick there by Reed.#T4#
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed throws a head kick but Reid moves out of range.
Reid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reid tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Reid moves his leg out of the way.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Reed backing away here, and Reid unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reid sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reid flicks out a counter leg kick but Reed steps away.
Reid defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Reid appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:42
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!

Event: Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulletzowich lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bulletzowich moves to clinch but Reed breaks away
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich misses with a left hand
and Bulletzowich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bulletzowich misses with a body punch
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bulletzowich rushes Reed and presses him up against the cage.
Bulletzowich is stalling here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bulletzowich.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed gets underhooks to prevent Bulletzowich's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Bulletzowich has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reed is trying to keep an underhook but Bulletzowich manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T1#
Reed trying to control from the bottom.
Reed is controlling Bulletzowich's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
Reed slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reed wants to get back to his feet but Bulletzowich is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reed is adopting a defensive guard.
Reed has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reed working a defensive guard but Bulletzowich manages to pass into side control anyway.
I wouldn't like to be where Reed is right now.
Bulletzowich wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Bulletzowich taking a breather here. #T3#
Bulletzowich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Reed is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Reed is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bulletzowich asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reed holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Bulletzowich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reed taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Reed has a hand on Bulletzowich's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bulletzowich takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bulletzowich lands a couple of good shots and Reed has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reed wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Reed is trying to remain composed but Bulletzowich is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Reed trying to control the hands but Bulletzowich won't let him.
Bulletzowich has the hooks in. Reed is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bulletzowich avoiding Reed 's attempts to control his hands.
Reed tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bulletzowich throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reed lands a head kick!
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Bulletzowich is just out of range.
Bulletzowich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bulletzowich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bulletzowich walks into a left hand.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulletzowich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Bulletzowich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping left.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a wild body kick that Bulletzowich sees coming a mile off.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bulletzowich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.
Reed tests Bulletzowich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
A good leg kick by Reed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reed. That's going to slow Bulletzowich down.
Bulletzowich misses with a straight left.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Bulletzowich clinches up against the cage.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Bulletzowich manages to break the clinch.
Reed scores with a body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Bulletzowich 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD2#
Reed tries to sprawl but Bulletzowich drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Reed kicks Bulletzowich off and gets back to his feet.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bulletzowich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Reed slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed slips a straight right by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulletzowich lands a body shot.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bulletzowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Bulletzowich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bulletzowich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Bulletzowich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bulletzowich lands a jab to the nose.
A left and a right from Bulletzowich both land. Nice combination.
Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulletzowich as he connects with a hook.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulletzowich.
A combination from Bulletzowich does no damage.
Bulletzowich moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bulletzowich finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head. #CL2#
Bulletzowich moves into the clinch.
Bulletzowich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Bulletzowich.
Reed tries to work over Bulletzowich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bulletzowich just leaning against Reed, taking a breather.
Bulletzowich throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed working aggressively here.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bulletzowich connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Bulletzowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed cracks Bulletzowich with an open hand slap.
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Bulletzowich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Bulletzowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulletzowich throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Bulletzowich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Bulletzowich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bulletzowich really felt that one!
Bulletzowich misses with a looping right.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed catches Bulletzowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bulletzowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reed throws a series of punches but Bulletzowich moves out of range. #T1#
Bulletzowich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bulletzowich shoots in but Reed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice body punch from Bulletzowich.
Reed with a jab.#TD2#
Bulletzowich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reed is trying to escape back to his feet but Bulletzowich uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bulletzowich lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bulletzowich's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reed trying to control but Bulletzowich postures up.
Boris Bulletzowich has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed is pulling down on Bulletzowich's head to control his posture.
Reed is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bulletzowich wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed has his hands on Bulletzowich's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Bulletzowich throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
Reed has Bulletzowich pulled in close to control his posture.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Bulletzowich is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bulletzowich is fighting to break Reed's control of his arms but Reed is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Bulletzowich misses.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bulletzowich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Bulletzowich lands a nice looking body shot.
Bulletzowich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Good exchange - Bulletzowich coming out on top.
Bulletzowich throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bulletzowich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed scores with a head kick. Bulletzowich tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Bulletzowich dives in for a single leg takedown but Reed sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulletzowich checks a low kick from Reed.
Reed jabs Bulletzowich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Bulletzowich stumbling back into the cage.
Bulletzowich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich misses with a hook.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulletzowich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bulletzowich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bulletzowich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bulletzowich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reed throws a head kick but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Reed throws a leg kick but Bulletzowich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bulletzowich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws the kick towards the body but Bulletzowich avoids it.
Bulletzowich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bulletzowich avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bulletzowich.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Bulletzowich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bulletzowich misses the target.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulletzowich will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed connects with a body shot that sends Bulletzowich's belly button to the back.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Bulletzowich's front leg but catches the back leg as Bulletzowich tries to avoid it.
Reed blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bulletzowich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bulletzowich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Bulletzowich clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bulletzowich has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Bulletzowich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bulletzowich checks a leg kick nicely.
Bulletzowich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich misses with a looping left.
Bulletzowich lands a slapping body shot. #T4#
Bulletzowich loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed sizes up Bulletzowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bulletzowich takes one on the button.
That kick from Reed tenderised Bulletzowich's leg. Bulletzowich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulletzowich moves away.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut.
Bulletzowich fails to land with a series of punches.
Bulletzowich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reed takes a swing at Bulletzowich's ribcage but misses.
Bulletzowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed throws a big counter combination but Bulletzowich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Bulletzowich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bulletzowich.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bulletzowich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Bulletzowich blocks the body kick.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bulletzowich staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.
Bulletzowich goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Bulletzowich lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bulletzowich. Bulletzowich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bulletzowich misses with a double jab.
Bulletzowich tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulletzowich throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Bulletzowich throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed misses with a straight left.
Bulletzowich throws an off balance right hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bulletzowich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Reed looks for the body kick but Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reed.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed catches Bulletzowich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a chopping leg kick but Bulletzowich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bulletzowich throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reed fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bulletzowich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Bulletzowich moved away.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Bulletzowich saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Bulletzowich connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And Bulletzowich tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bulletzowich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reed. Reed circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Reed. No joy for Bulletzowich on that attempt. #TD2#
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reed!
Reed struggling a bit here.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bulletzowich is working away from the top position though.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Bulletzowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reed is concentrating on defense, preventing Bulletzowich from advancing position.
Reed is looking to get back to full guard here but Bulletzowich has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Reed on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bulletzowich off and has taken his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bulletzowich tries to roll but Reed sticks to his back.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed tries to keep control of the position but Bulletzowich is staying busy.
Reed biding his time, looking for the opening.
Reed is looking to control Bulletzowich but Bulletzowich is wriggling around and keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reed has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!

Event: Grunge 48: Alice In Chains
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox lands with a good body shot.
Knox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed throws a lazy head kick
and Knox counters with a leg kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the body.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a head kick that Knox semi-blocks.
Knox takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Knox scores with a head kick.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Knox throws a leg kick which misses Reed's front leg but catches the back leg as Reed tries to avoid it. #T1#
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knox uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Knox takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Knox blocks a jab.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily. #T2#
Knox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Knox off the cage and back into range.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Knox is able to avoid easily.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Knox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left lands for Reed.
Reed swings for the body but Knox moves out of range.
Knox shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Knox slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed throws a push kick but Knox slaps the foot to one side.
Knox throws a big counter head kick but Reed avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Knox misses with a looping left.
Reed takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Reed wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Knox moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Knox.#ROC#Knox is rocked!
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Knox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Reed. #T4#
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Knox throws a fast counter high kick but Reed manages to duck under it in time.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Knox ducks down to avoid it.
Reed defending well as Knox loads up on a big left hand.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox thuds a left hand into Reed's body.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox walks into a jab.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Knox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reed misses the jab.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knox can do to turn this around?
Knox throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick.
Reed misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reed is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Knox under the eye.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed blocks a head kick by Knox.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Knox seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed connects with a jab.
Knox throws a head kick that misses.
Reed is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Knox misses.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Knox's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knox scrambles back to his feet.
Reed avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Knox tries a head kick but it misses.
Knox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Knox raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed avoids the head kick by Knox.
Knox throws a big shot that misses.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knox looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Knox misses with a head kick.
Knox pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed cracks Knox with a good jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Knox closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Reed! Knox is out on his feet! Reed rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Knox is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Knox is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!
Kappa Knox spoke after the fight, saying '"If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet." (Matt Hughes)'.

Event: Grunge 44: Man In The Box
Date: May 09, 2021

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
Reed moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Malone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Malone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reed feints and then cracks Malone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malone down.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malone throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Malone misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that Malone semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Malone jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range. #T1#
Malone blocks the body kick.
Reed misses with a straight right.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed misses with a hook.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Malone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Malone with a nice calf kick.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Reed checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A punch lands to the side of Malone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Malone lands a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed checks a low kick from Malone.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Malone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Malone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Malone.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone keeps Reed at a distance using the push kick.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Malone throws a low kick but Reed avoids it.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reed scores with a jab. Malone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Malone jabs Reed to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malone is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reed with a body shot.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malone was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.#T3#
Reed walks into a jab.
Malone slips a jab from Reed.
Reed slips under a jab from Malone.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Malone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Malone is just out of range.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Malone saw it coming and moves away.
Reed avoids the body shot from Malone. #T4#
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a hook but Malone blocks it.
Malone walks into a jab.
Reed staying out of range there.
Malone just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
letting Malone counter with a right hand.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Reed.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Reed walks into a left hand.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed misses with a hook.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malone's sensitive parts.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Malone swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malone if he has to take too many more of those.
Reed takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malone throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Malone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Malone misses.
Reed checks a low kick from Malone.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Malone thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Malone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Malone steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reed. That one must have hurt.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Malone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Malone slips a jab from Reed.
An inside leg kick from Malone misses.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Reed moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
Malone cracks Reed with an open hand slap.
Malone looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Malone looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone thinks about the counter body kick.
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Malone avoided it.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Malone tries to land a leg kick but Reed saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Malone misses.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reed throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
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!
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Malone.
Malone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mad Dog Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Malone moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Malone lands a jab to the nose.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Reed avoids a kick to the body.
Reed looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Reed works Malone's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Malone throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Malone catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Malone lands a really nice looking cross but Reed seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.#T1#
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed throws a quick counter head kick but Malone was just out of range.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Malone tests Reed's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Malone misses.
Reed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Malone is looking to score with low kicks.
Malone lands with a cross.
Malone misses with a left hand
and Reed counters with a good, hard body kick but Malone shrugs it off.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Malone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Malone under the eye.
Malone throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Malone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Reed thuds his right hand into Malone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Donk. Reed catches Malone right on the button with a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malone scores with a push kick.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone throws out a leg kick but Reed moves out of range and Malone only half commits.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Malone with a nice cross.
Decent striking displayed by Reed there.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malone. Malone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Malone misses with a leg kick.
Reed connects with an inside leg kick.
Malone moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed throws a body kick that misses.
Reed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reed on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Reed scores with a hook.
Reed throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Malone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Malone misses.
Reed misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed moves forwards but Malone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
Malone moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed is looking to land body kicks.
Malone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reed misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
Malone throws a push kick but Reed slaps the foot to one side.
Reed connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed misses with a wild combination.
Reed throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Malone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed misses with an uppercut
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Malone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malone. Reed shrugs it off though.
Malone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone slips under a jab.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Malone works the jab nicely.
Malone lands with an uppercut that bounces Reed off the cage and back into range.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with a nice body kick.
Malone throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malone tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed catches Malone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Malone.
Reed lands the left hand.
Malone checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed lands a head kick!
The fighters circle momentarily. Malone darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Malone motions for Reed to come forward. Malone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
Reed misses with a hook. Malone ducked under it nicely.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Reed went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Reed throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reed will feel that in the morning.
Malone throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
Reed looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Reed blocks the body kick.
Reed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Malone cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone misses with a looping left.
Reed scores with a jab to the head.
Malone jabs at Reed's body.
Malone misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mad Dog Malone will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mad Dog Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Malone lands with a shot to the body.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Malone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A punch combination from Reed misses.
Reed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malone counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Reed slips a straight right by Malone.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Reed scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Malone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malone throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Reed thows a leg kick but Malone checks it
and Malone counters with a nice leg kick.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Malone clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Malone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reed is able to avoid easily.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malone! But no joy.
Malone throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reed.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Malone throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed connects with a leg kick.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malone throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Reed cracks Malone with an open hand slap.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone checks a leg kick nicely.
Malone connects with a leg kick.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Malone moved away.
Malone misses with a body shot.
Malone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malone.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Malone throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malone walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Malone swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Malone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Malone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Reed slips a jab from Malone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Malone shrugs it off though.
Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Reed backs off Malone throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.
Reed looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Malone.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Malone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reed cracks Malone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed retains his middleweight title!
Mad Dog Malone spoke after the fight, saying 'Blue Lives Matter!'.

Event: Grunge 41: Pen Cap Chew
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Bulletzowich throws a series of strikes that have Reed backpedaling.
Bulletzowich connects with a looping right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bulletzowich looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reed misses with a left hand
and Bulletzowich counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws a body punch but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Bulletzowich blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed slips under a jab.
Bulletzowich misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reed moves forwards but Bulletzowich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bulletzowich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich misses the body punch
and Reed finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reed connects with a leg kick.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Bulletzowich slips the punch.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Bulletzowich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bulletzowich tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good shot there by Reed.
Reed lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bulletzowich will feel that in the morning.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bulletzowich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bulletzowich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Bulletzowich connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bulletzowich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Reed tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bulletzowich is in Reed's guard.
Reed trying to control the position here. #T2#
Bulletzowich postures up.
Reed controlling Bulletzowich's posture.
Bulletzowich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reed trying to control the position.
Bulletzowich sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Reed tries to land a front kick but Bulletzowich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bulletzowich throws a right hand that misses
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Bulletzowich.
Reed appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bulletzowich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL#
Bulletzowich moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Bulletzowich breaks the clinch.
Bulletzowich blocks a low kick nicely.
Bulletzowich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bulletzowich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bulletzowich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bulletzowich checks it well.
Bulletzowich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulletzowich shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bulletzowich takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reed. Bulletzowich shrugs it off though.
Bulletzowich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed scores with a spinning back kick!
Bulletzowich just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Bulletzowich tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it.#TD#
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reed!

Reed explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bulletzowich stuns Reed with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Bulletzowich lands.
Bulletzowich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ben Reed 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#
Reed lands a nice hook to Bulletzowich's body. Bulletzowich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bulletzowich throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Reed lands the left hand.
Ben Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good standup being displayed there by Bulletzowich as he connects with a hook.
Reed misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Bulletzowich finds it's way through Reed's defenses.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bulletzowich's sensitive parts.
Reed throws a hook but Bulletzowich blocks it.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Bulletzowich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed punishes Bulletzowich's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Bulletzowich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Bulletzowich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bulletzowich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bulletzowich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Bulletzowich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed throws a leg kick but Bulletzowich sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed misses the jab.
Reed throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Bulletzowich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bulletzowich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reed momentarily.
Bulletzowich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Bulletzowich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulletzowich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed defending well as Bulletzowich loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Bulletzowich scores with a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed controlling Bulletzowich's posture.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Bulletzowich is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed trying to control the position. #T3#
Reed has control of Bulletzowich's left arm, preventing Bulletzowich from doing any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Bulletzowich from controlling successfully.
Reed is trying to hold Bulletzowich in close to prevent damage but Bulletzowich has managed to pass into half guard.
Bulletzowich trying to control from half guard but Reed is working away.
Reed trying to control here.
Reed is looking to escape.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Bulletzowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Bulletzowich keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bulletzowich wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
Reed trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bulletzowich manages to pass to mount!
Reed can't escape the position.
Bulletzowich lands a big shot there that rocks Reed but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bulletzowich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound effectively.
Bulletzowich trying to control but Reed is having none of it.
Bulletzowich avoids the attempt from Reed to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Reed blocks a jab.
Bulletzowich throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich misses with a wild combination.
Reed follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bulletzowich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bulletzowich lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bulletzowich.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bulletzowich was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bulletzowich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reed sprawls well initially but Bulletzowich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Reed has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bulletzowich is on him like a limpet, forcing Reed back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Bulletzowich has Reed pressed against the cage.
Reed tries a body shot but Bulletzowich blocks it. #T1#
Bulletzowich wants a takedown.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Bulletzowich fails to land.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed gets through Bulletzowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed scores with a jab. Bulletzowich acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Bulletzowich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Bulletzowich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bulletzowich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bulletzowich checks a low kick from Reed.
Bulletzowich appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Bulletzowich misses.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulletzowich doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed lands a jab.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Nice cross by Bulletzowich.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reed won't be happy with that.
Reed controls the position for a moment.
Reed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Reed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bulletzowich postures up and lands a big shot to Reed's brow.
Reed wants to control but Bulletzowich passes easily into half guard.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed moves into full guard.
Reed pulls Bulletzowich in close to prevent any damage.
Bulletzowich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Bulletzowich postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reed controls Bulletzowich momentarily but Bulletzowich frees himself.
Bulletzowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed is controlling Bulletzowich's posture.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reed looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Bulletzowich misses with a body shot.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Bulletzowich is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Bulletzowich doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Bulletzowich manages to duck under it in time.
Bulletzowich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bulletzowich will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bulletzowich manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bulletzowich blocks the low kick.
Bulletzowich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reed defends well and Bulletzowich ends up having to push Reed into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Reed misses with some punches. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bulletzowich is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Reed breaks the clinch.
Bulletzowich lands with a right hand.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bulletzowich misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bulletzowich moves away.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bulletzowich slips a jab from Reed.
Bulletzowich throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bulletzowich blocks it well.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bulletzowich's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Reed pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bulletzowich is out of range and Reed settles back down.
Bulletzowich moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bulletzowich throws an off balance right hand
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulletzowich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bulletzowich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed staying out of range there.
Bulletzowich throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulletzowich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Bulletzowich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bulletzowich closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reed avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Reed slips under a jab from Bulletzowich.
It seemed like Reed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3##TD#
Bulletzowich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reed napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reed has one of Bulletzowich's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Bulletzowich wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Bulletzowich controls the position.
Reed is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Reed is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bulletzowich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reed is trying to maintain the position but Bulletzowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Bulletzowich with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reed is trying is best to control the position here.
Bulletzowich is trying to control the action in half guard but Reed is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reed wants to control but Bulletzowich is keeping busy.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.
Bulletzowich is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Boris Bulletzowich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Reed works the jab nicely.
Bulletzowich catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Bulletzowich clobbers Reed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Bulletzowich throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed takes one on the button.
A shot to the liver by Bulletzowich. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Reed.
Bulletzowich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich lands a jab-cross combination.
Reed misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulletzowich misses with a straight left.
Bulletzowich moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed throws a jab when Bulletzowich was well out of range.#T1#
Bulletzowich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulletzowich lands the left hand.
Reed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bulletzowich misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bulletzowich fails to land with a series of punches.
Reed thinks about the counter body kick.
Bulletzowich shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Reed eats them both and turns towards Bulletzowich to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulletzowich cracks Reed with a good jab.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Bulletzowich in the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Reed throws a hook but Bulletzowich avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bulletzowich.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bulletzowich is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Reed misses.
Bulletzowich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bulletzowich ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bulletzowich looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulletzowich.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Bulletzowich scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reed is not content to let Bulletzowich control the position.
Reed is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
Bulletzowich working away.
Reed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reed is trying to control but can't.
Bulletzowich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bulletzowich works his way into full mount!
Reed is desperately trying to improve his position but Bulletzowich has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Reed manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bulletzowich prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed taking some punishment here, with Bulletzowich in his half guard.
Reed preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reed is trying to stand.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.
Reed trying to control here.

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 Boris Bulletzowich.
I think Bulletzowich has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ben Reed!
Ben Reed is the new middleweight champion!

Event: Grunge 34: God’s Balls
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reed's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finnegan under the eye.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed swings for the body but Finnegan moves out of range.
Reed lands with a cross.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Reed jabs Finnegan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed lunges at Finnegan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finnegan's hand.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Reed defending well as Finnegan loads up on a big left hand.
Reed lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Finnegan.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reed with the inside leg kick.
Reed misses with a low kick.
A jab from Finnegan misses. #T1#
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Finnegan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Finnegan takes a step back to recover.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
As Finnegan backs away, Reed returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Finnegan seems unphased.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Finnegan moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Finnegan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Finnegan scrambles back to his feet.
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reed throws a head kick but Finnegan moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed throws a push kick but Finnegan slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Finnegan misses.#T2#
Finnegan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Reed explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a combination that misses
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Finnegan swinging wildly here.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finnegan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finnegan.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reed is looking to slow Finnegan down with leg kicks.
Finnegan scores with a three punch combo!
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reed fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Finnegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reed moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Finnegan just manages to avoid it.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
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!
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reed counters with a body kick.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Finnegan lands a jab to the nose.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Finnegan looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Reed scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that Finnegan semi-blocks.
Reed lands a front kick.
Finnegan swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Finnegan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Finnegan lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Finnegan off the cage and back into range.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Finnegan is able to avoid easily.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reed lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Reed.
Finnegan misses with a left hand
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Finnegan's front leg but catches the back leg as Finnegan tries to avoid it.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finnegan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Reed has got the better of the exchanges.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finnegan can do to turn this around?
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed with a nice calf kick.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed looks to throw a body kick
and Finnegan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Finnegan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Finnegan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Finnegan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Reed lands an overhand right.
A jab from Reed misses.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finnegan.
Reed tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Finnegan scores with a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot.
Reed lands the left hand.#T3#
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
Finnegan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Finnegan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finnegan walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Finnegan throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Finnegan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4#
Finnegan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Finnegan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finnegan connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Reed.
Finnegan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finnegan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Finnegan lands an overhand right.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Finnegan lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Finnegan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
Finnegan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Finnegan tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed with a hook.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reed thumps Finnegan with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Finnegan throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Finnegan misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a nice low kick that buckles Finnegan's knee momentarily.
Finnegan scores with a jab.
Finnegan defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Finnegan misses its intended target.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Finnegan's torso.
Nice jab there from Finnegan.
A left lands for Reed.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Finnegan swings widly with a right hand
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finnegan.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Finnegan throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Roy Finnegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a nice hook to Finnegan's body. Finnegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Finnegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reed scores with a hook.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Finnegan manages to avoid it.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.
Finnegan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Finnegan throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Finnegan throws an off balance right hand
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Finnegan eats them both and turns towards Reed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Finnegan throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab.
Finnegan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finnegan misses with a double jab.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finnegan's sensitive parts.
Reed lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Finnegan.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Finnegan scores with a nice right hand.
Finnegan moves forwards but Reed connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan walks into a straight right hand from Reed.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Finnegan takes one to the chin there.
Finnegan catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed cracks Finnegan with a good jab.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Reed works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Reed throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC#Finnegan is rocked!
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Finnegan is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: Grunge 28: Seaside Suicide
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Reed throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Malone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Reed.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone throws a solid leg kick but Reed takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malone.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Malone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malone throws a body kick that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reed slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Malone stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Reed throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Malone misses the jab.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Malone misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Malone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Malone digs a good hook to Reed's body.
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malone takes a step back to recover.
Malone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Malone throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malone's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands the left hand.#T2#
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Reed blocks it well.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Malone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
Jab from Malone.
Reed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed tests Malone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed throws a right hand that misses
and Malone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed slips under a jab from Malone.
Malone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Malone avoids a kick to the body.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malone.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
A left lands for Reed.#T4#
Malone throws a low kick, looking for Reed's leg but Reed calmly moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily.
Reed throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
Malone throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Reed looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malone is looking to land body kicks.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Malone off balance momentarily.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
Malone connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Malone pushes Reed away with a front kick.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
It seemed like Malone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malone throws a leg kick
and Reed counters with an inside leg kick.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malone misses with a low kick as Reed jumps back.
Malone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Malone throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Reed thinks about countering with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malone.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Reed takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malone throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Malone avoided it.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Malone misses with a kick to the body
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Reed throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reed - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Malone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malone swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Malone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Malone misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Reed.
Malone connects with a nice looking jab.
Malone throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reed jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good work by Reed as he checks the leg kick.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Malone in the body.
Malone throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed throws a jab when Malone was well out of range.
Malone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Malone scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malone throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Malone connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Reed blocks the low kick.
And Reed counters with a quick kick to the body but Malone blocks it.
Malone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
An inside leg kick lands from Malone.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malone momentarily.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Reed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Malone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reed.
Malone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malone walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Reed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reed on the side of the head.
Malone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Malone misses with a low kick.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Malone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malone throws a body kick that misses
and Reed counters with a leg kick.
Reed lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reed blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Malone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters circling a little - Reed finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Malone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Malone avoids the body shot from Reed.
Reed checks the leg kick.
Malone misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Malone is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Malone throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Malone ducks right into an uppercut from Reed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Malone punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Reed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malone misses with an uppercut.
Malone throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Malone avoids the head kick by Reed.
Malone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Malone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reed moves out of range as Malone throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reed misses with a body punch
and Malone counters with a good low kick that Reed was not able to check. #T1#
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Malone.
Malone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malone throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Malone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Reed swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. Malone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Malone tries a quick counter leg kick but Reed is wise to it.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Malone throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Malone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malone manages to avoid it.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reed looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Mad Dog Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Malone avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Malone takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Reed.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Malone throws a head kick that misses
and Reed counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Reed misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
A low kick lands for Malone.
Malone takes one to the chin there.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Malone.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reed appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Malone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Malone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone walks into a left hand. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed throws a lazy body kick
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed lands with a straight right. Malone didn't see that one coming.
Reed lands with an uppercut that bounces Malone off the cage and back into range.#ROC#Malone is rocked!
Malone tries to clinch there but Reed circles away.
Malone is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed with a hook.
Reed throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reed drops Malone with a naaaaasty hook - Malone is in real trouble here! Reed dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!
In defeat, Mad Dog Malone stepped up to the mic, saying 'Blue Lives Matter!'.

Event: FARTMMA 123:Halloween Massacre
Date: Oct 31, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinaldi fails to land the takedown.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rinaldi moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
That kick from Reed tenderised Rinaldi's leg. Rinaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rinaldi looks for a takedown but Reed sprawls well.
Reed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rinaldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crunch! Reed slams his shin into Rinaldi's torso.
Rinaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Sam Rinaldi has been cut.
Rinaldi tries for a takedown but Reed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rinaldi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rinaldi avoids the head kick by Reed.
Rinaldi shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rinaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed takes a swing at Rinaldi's ribcage but misses.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Rinaldi moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed lands a head kick!
Rinaldi misses with a takedown
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed connects with a high kick.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Rinaldi. Rinaldi gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Rinaldi's leg but Rinaldi calmly moves out of range.
Rinaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Rinaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Rinaldi slips a jab from Reed.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Rinaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rinaldi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed fakes the leg kick and cracks Rinaldi in the body. #T2#
Rinaldi tries to clinch
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Rinaldi stumbling back into the cage.
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Rinaldi's shoulder, as Rinaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.
Rinaldi walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.#CUT2#Sam Rinaldi's cut is getting worse.
Rinaldi shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rinaldi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rinaldi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reed connects with a leg kick.
Rinaldi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rinaldi has his takedown stuffed
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rinaldi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reed avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Rinaldi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reed connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rinaldi scrambles back to his feet.
Rinaldi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rinaldi somewhat.
Rinaldi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rinaldi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rinaldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Reed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reed tests Rinaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#Sam Rinaldi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rinaldi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rinaldi dives in and grabs Reed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes down on Rinaldi's head and hops out.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rinaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT2#Jeez, Sam Rinaldi's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rinaldi is just out of range.
Reed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rinaldi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Reed.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rinaldi darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Rinaldi into the cage.
Rinaldi is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rinaldi or perhaps it was just good defense by Reed, which made it look bad.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rinaldi doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed scores with a nice body kick.
Reed keeps Rinaldi at a distance using the push kick.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rinaldi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reed counters with a good, hard body kick but Rinaldi shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
Reed lands with a straight right. Rinaldi didn't see that one coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sam Rinaldi's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ben Reed!

Event: FARTMMA 117
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok takes a swing at Reed's ribcage but misses.
Reed feints a counter leg kick.
Lothbrok misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lothbrok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lothbrok connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Lothbrok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrok. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Lothbrok bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reed's head.
Lothbrok misses with a straight left.
Lothbrok lands a nice shot that snaps Reed's head back.
Lothbrok takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Lothbrok.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed lands with a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Reed throws out a loose jab but Lothbrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lothbrok misses the target.
Reed tries to move into range but Lothbrok moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrok. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lothbrok ducks under a wild hook from Reed.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed! #CL#
Lothbrok clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Reed breaks from the clinch.
Lothbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lothbrok.
Reed moves away from the strike by Lothbrok.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lothbrok moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Lothbrok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lothbrok blocks a jab.
Lothbrok lands a jab to the nose.
Lothbrok scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lothbrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lothbrok uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lothbrok with a jab.
Lothbrok tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lothbrok. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed slips a straight right by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok is looking to clinch.
Lothbrok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Lothbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Lothbrok lands.
Reed lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lothbrok at a distance.
Reed jabs Lothbrok to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lothbrok just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Lothbrok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lothbrok is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed throws the left hand but Lothbrok avoids the punch easily.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lothbrok drops his hands momentarily and Reed takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lothbrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot.
Bjorn Lothbrok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lothbrok misses with an uppercut
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a front kick that sends Lothbrok stumbling back into the cage.
Lothbrok steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed slips under a jab from Lothbrok.
A head kick misses from Reed. #T3#
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lothbrok.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lothbrok throws out the jab.
Lothbrok misses with a left hand
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lothbrok misses with a body punch
and Lothbrok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrok lands a jab.
Reed slips under a jab from Lothbrok.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Lothbrok moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Lothbrok throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Lothbrok misses with a straight right.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Lothbrok is out of range.
Lothbrok is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Reed.
Lothbrok misses the jab.
Lothbrok looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Lothbrok with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lothbrok misses its intended target. #CL#
Lothbrok closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the cage.
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!
Lothbrok misses with the head strike.
Reed digs a right hand underneath Lothbrok's ribcage. Lothbrok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lothbrok lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lothbrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lothbrok throws a head punch that misses.
Lothbrok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed gets through Lothbrok's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lothbrok backwards. #ROC2#Lothbrok is rocked!
Reed dips a shoulder and cracks Lothbrok with a mighty uppercut! Lothbrok falls back against the cage and Reed unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lothbrok is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Reed screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: FARTMMA 112
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Molotov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Molotov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Molotov missing with a left hand there. Reed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Reed takes a swing at Molotov's ribcage but misses.
A left lands for Molotov.
Molotov slips under a jab from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Molotov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Molotov scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Molotov. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed tries to land a front kick but Molotov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molotov.
Molotov slips under a jab from Reed.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Molotov's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Molotov misses its intended target.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed walks into a straight right hand from Molotov.
Both fighters circling a little - Molotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Molotov throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Molotov does it's job there.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a leg kick
and Molotov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Reed throws a front kick aimed at Molotov's knee but Molotov avoids it well.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Molotov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crunch! Molotov slams his shin into Reed's torso.
Molotov throws a front kick that sends Reed stumbling back into the cage.
Molotov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Reed misses with a low kick as Molotov jumps back.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molotov.
Nice cross by Reed.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Molotov.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Molotov is just out of range.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Molotov cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed lands the left hand.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Molotov momentarily. #T3#
A big right from Molotov misses.
Nice cross by Reed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Molotov's head backwards.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molotov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Molotov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Molotov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reed is fending him off so far but Molotov persists. Nope, Reed circles away and we're back to standing.
Reed throws a low kick but Molotov avoids it.
Reed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Molotov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Molotov avoided it.
Molotov tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
A cross from Reed lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molotov blocks a jab.
Molotov with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Molotov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Molotov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.#T4#
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Molotov checks it well.
Reed lands with a straight right. Molotov didn't see that one coming.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Molotov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Molotov.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Reed thows a leg kick but Molotov checks it #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control.
Reed is trying to control Molotov's posture but Molotov avoids it.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Molotov moves away.
Molotov looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
And Molotov tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reed tests Molotov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Molotov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a solid body kick.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
Molotov throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Molotov throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molotov was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Molotov scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target. #T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Molotov as he connects with a hook.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed lands an overhand right.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed blocks a jab.
Reed misses with a looping left.
Reed slips a jab from Molotov.
Molotov wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed blocks a jab.
Molotov blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed misses with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Molotov feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Molotov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Molotov looks to land a body kick but Reed moved away.
Molotov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reed's sensitive parts.
Molotov moves away from the strike by Reed.
Molotov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Molotov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reed throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a takedown into side control.
Molotov working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Molotov landing a few strikes.
Reed sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Molotov prevents Reed from improving his position.
Reed is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Molotov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Molotov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molotov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reed controlling from the full mount.
Molotov can't escape the position.
Reed looking to control but Molotov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T4#
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Molotov tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SU#
Reed stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Molotov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Molotov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Molotov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Molotov is out of range.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Molotov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed strikes.
Reed feints and then cracks Molotov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Molotov down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molotov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Molotov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Reed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Molotov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed looks to land a body kick but Molotov moved away.
Donk. Molotov catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
Molotov checks a leg kick.
Molotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Molotov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reed as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molotov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Reed misses.
Molotov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Molotov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
Molotov moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Molotov throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Molotov misses with a straight right.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Molotov. Molotov obviously looking to wear him down.
Molotov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reed counters with a good low kick that Molotov was not able to check.
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Molotov seems unphased.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Molotov on the side of the head.
Molotov throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed throws a low kick but Molotov moves out of range easily.
Molotov throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice straight punches there by Molotov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Molotov.
Reed pushes Molotov away with a front kick.
Reed throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Molotov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Molotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed is looking to stand up but Molotov isn't so interested in that idea.
Alexey Molotov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Reed has Molotov pulled in close to control his posture.
Molotov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reed has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Reed continues to stall.
Molotov trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Molotov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reed pulls Molotov in close to prevent any damage.
Molotov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed controlling the position.#T3#
Molotov works over Reed with some ground and pound from guard.
Reed is pulling down on Molotov's head. It's preventing any offense from Molotov, at least for the moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Molotov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Molotov wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Molotov fails to land the takedown.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Molotov moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
Reed takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Molotov looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Molotov.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Reed scores with a leg kick.
Molotov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Molotov just manages to avoid it.
Molotov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Molotov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Molotov's head.
Molotov avoids the head kick by Reed.
Molotov feints the counter takedown.
Molotov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Molotov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed throws a leg kick that misses.
Molotov takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reed, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Reed!

Event: FARTMMA 104
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mortimer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mortimer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mortimer.
Reed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mortimer throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Mortimer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Reed.
Mortimer throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.
Mortimer throws a lazy head kick
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Reed.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Mortimer slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed throws a low kick but Mortimer avoids it.
Mortimer checks a low kick from Reed.
Mortimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Reed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mortimer's head backwards.
Mortimer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reed is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mortimer. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mortimer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Mortimer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Nice shot lands for Mortimer.
Mortimer misses with an uppercut.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Mortimer misses.
Mortimer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reed.
Reed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mortimer avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed lands with a right hand.
Mortimer misses with a hook
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed feints and then cracks Mortimer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mortimer down.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mortimer slips a straight right by Reed.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Mortimer.
Good work by Mortimer as he checks the leg kick.
Reed throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Mortimer counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Mortimer tries to tie him up.
Reed tries to break free but Mortimer pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Reed lands a nice uppercut.
Reed's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed tries to work over Mortimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mortimer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed prevents a body shot from Mortimer.
Mortimer digs a right hand into Reed's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reed's gas tank.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed tries to stall but Mortimer uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Mortimer breaks the clinch.
Mortimer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed throws a leg kick but Mortimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Mortimer.
Mortimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reed.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mortimer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reed has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reed and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reed takes one on the button.#T4#
Mortimer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reed scores with the left hand. Mortimer knows he should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mortimer throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mortimer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mortimer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reed counters with a nice uppercut.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mortimer throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a straight right hand.
Reed misses the shot to the body.
Mortimer tries to counter with a clinch but Reed shakes him off and moves away.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mortimer doesn't seem phased though.
Mortimer throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Mortimer lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Reed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Reed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mortimer.
A jab from Reed misses.
Mortimer connects with a body shot.
Reed cracks Mortimer with an open hand slap.
Reed tries to score with a low kick but Mortimer moves his leg out of the way.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mortimer slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Mortimer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed throws a body kick that misses
and Mortimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mortimer throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Nice cross by Mortimer.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mortimer.#T1#
Mortimer drops Reed with a huge uppercut! Reed drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mortimer is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jalen Mortimer!
Jalen Mortimer took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: FARTMMA 98
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mortimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
The fighters circling - Reed throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed digs a good body shot into Mortimer's ribs.
Mortimer has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mortimer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mortimer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mortimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mortimer feints a jab promting Reed to slip. Mortimer then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reed slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reed shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mortimer throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mortimer tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mortimer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Reed looks for the body kick but Mortimer saw that one coming.
Reed connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Reed misses with an uppercut. Mortimer saw that one coming.
Mortimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Mortimer.
Reed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mortimer misses with a leg kick.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Mortimer misses.
Reed throws a leg kick but Mortimer moved away.
Mortimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reed takes a swing at Mortimer's ribcage but misses.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mortimer. That did some damage!
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reed keeps the fight on the outside.
Mortimer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reed stuns Mortimer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Mortimer darts in and clinches Reed up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mortimer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mortimer throws a head punch that misses.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mortimer backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC2#
Mortimer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Mortimer.
Mortimer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Reed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mortimer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mortimer avoids the head kick by Reed.
Mortimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mortimer checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Mortimer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mortimer tries to throw a body punch but Reed avoids it by throwing Mortimer back against the cage.
Mortimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed prevents a body shot from Mortimer.
Reed is looking to control Mortimer's arms but Mortimer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reed has his back to the cage.
Mortimer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed misses with a punch on the inside.
Reed pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mortimer. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mortimer.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Mortimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Mortimer fails to land.
Mortimer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reed lands a body punch.
Mortimer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mortimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mortimer lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reed.
Mortimer pushes Reed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reed misses with the head strike.
Reed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mortimer is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jalen Mortimer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Reed cracks a nice hook into Mortimer's ribs.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Reed catches Mortimer right on the button with a cross.
Mortimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mortimer.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Mortimer's head back.
Reed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mortimer throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Mortimer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Mortimer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Reed scores with a nice right hand.
Mortimer moves out of range of the strikes.
Mortimer wants to counter with a clinch but Reed pushes him away.
Mortimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mortimer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mortimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mortimer checks it well.
Mortimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Reed throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mortimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed misses with a hook
and Mortimer counters with a low kick, right behind Reed 's knee.
Mortimer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Mortimer is out of range.
Mortimer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy body kick from Mortimer
and Mortimer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed throws a body punch but Mortimer moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mortimer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reed - the referee stops the clock and Mortimer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reed. Mortimer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reed.
Mortimer defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Mortimer checks a leg kick. #T3#
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Mortimer counters with a left to the body.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Mortimer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reed's hands.
Reed lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mortimer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reed. That did some damage!
Mortimer wants to slow Reed down by chopping away at his legs.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mortimer.
Jab, jab by Mortimer - just one landing.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Mortimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mortimer looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Mortimer moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Mortimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reed motions for Mortimer to come forward. Reed throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mortimer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reed.
Mortimer moves out of range of the leg kick from Reed.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mortimers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Reed.
Mortimer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Mortimer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mortimer.
Reed connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Mortimer sends Reed crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mortimer is motioning to the referee to let Reed up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Reed is rocked!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reed.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mortimer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Reed takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Mortimer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Reed bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jalen Mortimer!
Jalen Mortimer managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: FARTMMA 91
Date: Mar 28, 2020

#R1#
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks De Souza off balance momentarily.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed misses with a hook #TD2#
and De Souza counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
De Souza looking to pass the guard.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed has De Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
De Souza slips nicely into half guard.
De Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
De Souza 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.
De Souza is trying to control. Reed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reed is looking for a sweep. De Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reed is not content to let De Souza control the position.#SUB2#
De Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reed has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
De Souza seems to be looking for submissions.
De Souza wants to pass the guard but Reed is defending well. #SUB2#
Reed is defending against the submission attempts here by De Souza.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed is in trouble now - De Souza has advanced to mount!
De Souza tries to control but Reed wriggling away.
Reed avoids a series of strikes thrown by De Souza.
De Souza wants to take Reed's back but he can't do it this time.
De Souza thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
De Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Souza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape. #T4#
De Souza throwing strikes here but Reed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Reed wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by De Souza. #SUB2#
De Souza swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Reed is now in De Souza's guard. A big mistake from De Souza there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reed is aware though and is defending well.
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
De Souza looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reed passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rogerio De Souza 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#
De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Reed lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Reed dips to his left and cracks De Souza with an uppercut!
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
De Souza chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.
De Souza blocks a leg kick.
De Souza tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Reed misses.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from De Souza. #T1#
Reed slips a jab and a cross from De Souza.
Reed misses with a straight left.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed blocks a jab.
Ben Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by De Souza.
A big right from Reed misses.
Reed jabs De Souza right on the nose. De Souza blinks but takes it well.
De Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reed throws a hook to the side of De Souza's head but De Souza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.#T2#
De Souza scores with a hook.
De Souza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
And De Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Reed pushes his down on his head and steps out.
De Souza scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Souza throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and De Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reed makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reed.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Reed pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
Reed is trying to keep De Souza in close.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza throws a big right hand that misses.
De Souza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reed keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
De Souza throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reed looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
De Souza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reed defends it well.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
De Souza with the counter takedown but Reed avoids it easily.
Reed moves away from the strike by De Souza.
De Souza slips a jab from Reed.
De Souza feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Reed will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
De Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reed throws a front kick that sends De Souza stumbling back into the cage.
Reed cracks De Souza with an open hand slap.
De Souza staying out of range there.
Reed is looking to slow De Souza down with leg kicks.
Reed tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and De Souza is able to avoid easily.
Rogerio De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
De Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by De Souza. #T1##SUB2#
De Souza is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Reed looks calm but he's in trouble here. De Souza gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Reed is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! De Souza lets go of the hold and Reed can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogerio De Souza!
An out of breath Rogerio De Souza thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: FARTMMA 83
Date: Feb 08, 2020

#R1#
No joy there for Longbardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longbardo tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Longbardo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longbardo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Longbardo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Longbardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Longbardo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed checks a low kick from Longbardo.
No joy there for Longbardo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Reed wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Longbardo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Longbardo misses with a few strikes there.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.#KD#
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Longbardo tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Longbardo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Longbardo is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Wacco Longbardo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbardo misses with a two punch combination.
Longbardo is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Longbardo tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Reed wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: Skrap Fights 95
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed. #BC#
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Reed misses with a low kick.
Pierre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reed tries to work over Pierre's front leg with a kick but Pierre checks it.
Pierre slips a jab from Reed.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pierre.
Reed throws a leg kick but Pierre moved away.
Reed throws a looping overhand right but Pierre ducks down to avoid it.
Pierre staying out of range there.
Pierre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pierre throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Reed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilky Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed jabs at Pierre's body.#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reed is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed. #TD2#
Pierre has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Reed regains guard immediately. #SUB2#
Pierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pierre wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Pierre works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Reed won't allow Pierre to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for submissions but instead, Reed has regained full guard.
Pierre trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Pierre trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom. #T3#
Reed is trying to control the position but Pierre postures up.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pierre moves into the clinch.
Reed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Reed throws a head punch that misses.
Reed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Reed back against the ropes.
Pierre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reed backwards.
Reed stalling the fight.
Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierre.
I was talking to Reed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reed is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reed gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pierre looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reed has picked Pierre up and slammed him! Pierre can't keep hold of the triangle and Reed manages to pass to side control!
Pierre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reed is looking to counter punch.
Reed lands a front kick.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Reed tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierre tries to pull guard but Reed holds him up against the ropes and eventually Pierre drops back down to his feet.
Pierre misses with a body punch.
Reed blocks an uppercut.
Pierre tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reed just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wilky Pierre.
Pierre blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Pierre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch but Reed swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pierre closes the distance but Reed moves to the side
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
Pierre fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Pierre tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Reed.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.
Pierre doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Reed. That snapped Pierre's head back.
Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Reed paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pierre tries to clinch there but Reed circles away. #CL2#
Pierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pierre has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Reed.
Reed looking to stall.
Reed is trying to maintain a safe position but Pierre gets an underhook and turns Reed into the ropes.
Reed leaning his opponent against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #T2#
Pierre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Pierre jumps guard. #SUB2#
Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reed uses it to pass to side control.
Pierre tries to buck Reed off but Reed is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pierre regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pierre manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a triangle here but Reed uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3##SU#
Reed stands up and beckons Pierre to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Reed. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Pierre rushes Reed and presses him up against the ropes.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reed fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Pierre closes the distance and pushes Reed back into the ropes.
Reed misses with some punches.
Pierre is looking for a takedown.
Ben Reed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.
Pierre jumps guard but Reed stands there with Pierre around his waist. Pierre gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Reed gets through Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pierre has managed to clinch.
Pierre blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reed lands a body shot.
Nice shot by Reed.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed scoring well with a low kick there.
Reed with a hook.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Pierre rushes Reed and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Pierre pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Reed dominated that second round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by Pierre.#KD#
Reed lands a big head kick that sends Pierre tumbling to the mat! Reed takes a step backwards and waves Pierre back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pierre is rocked!
Reed scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pierre is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed cracks Pierre with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Pierre falls to his knees and Reed doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: Skrap Fights 91
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Guillen tries to move into range but Reed moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Guillen. Guillen gets slowly back to his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Guillen blocks the leg kick.
It seemed like Guillen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Guillen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guillen misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Guillen 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.
Guillen misses with a looping right.
Reed throws a body shot but no joy.
Juan Carlos Guillen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillen looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Guillen connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Guillen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Reed lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reed has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guillen on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#
Guillen is rocked!
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Guillen - just one landing. #T1#
Guillen throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
A big right from Guillen misses.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Guillen scores with a sloppy right hand. Reed should have avoided that one.
Guillen misses with a wild body shot.
Reed avoids the body shot from Guillen.
Reed is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Guillen's head back.
Guillen is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Guillen looks winded!
Guillen throws a hook to the side of Reed's head but Reed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reed lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: Skrap Fights 82
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jabbar in his tracks.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jabbar manages to avoid it.
Jabbar misses with a hook.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jabbar throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Jabbar.
Jabbar lands a leg kick that knocks Reed off balance momentarily.
Reed moves out of range as Jabbar strikes.
Reed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Reed misses.
Reed throws a hook but Jabbar avoids it easily.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Jabbar.
Jabbar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jabbar finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed throws a body punch but Jabbar moves out of range.
Reed misses with a looping right.
Muhammad Jabbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jabbar misses with a straight left.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed throws a leg kick
and Jabbar counters with a one-two to the body.
Jabbar lands a body shot. #T1#
Jabbar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Reed blocks the body kick.
and Jabbar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Reed! He's just covering up as Jabbar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Muhammad Jabbar!
Muhammad Jabbar seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Skrap Fights 69
Date: Aug 03, 2019

#R1#
Jerry punishes Reed's body with a nice straight punch.
Mungo Jerry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jerry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Reed checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jerry takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Jerry's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Mungo Jerry has been cut.
Jerry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Jerry misses with a straight left.
Jerry throws a sloppy body shot
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jerry throws a nice looking combination but Reed bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jerry.
Reed lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jerry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed counters with a left to the body.
Reed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jerry misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reed lands with a hook. Jerry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Jerry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jerry throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.
Jerry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reed needs to keep his hands up - Jerry had a free shot at his head there.
Reed misses with the combination.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jerry throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jerry swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed defending well as Jerry loads up on a big left hand.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Jerry misses.
Reed thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jerry throwing a counter right hand but Reed manages to avoid it.
Jerry tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2#
Reed takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jerry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jerry checks a leg kick.
Jerry misses with a left hand
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jerry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jerry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reed is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jerry throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jerry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jerry. Those never looked like landing.
Reed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Jerry misses its intended target.
A big left from Reed misses.
Jerry is looking to counter punch.
Jerry slips a jab from Reed.
Jerry looks to throw the jab but Reed is out of range.
Reed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jerry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Jerry misses with a few strikes there.
Reed feints a jab promting Jerry to slip. Reed then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jerry slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from Jerry.
Jerry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reed cracks Jerry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jerry on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Jerry is rocked!
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jerry. That did some damage!
Oh Jerry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jerry throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed rattles Jerry with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Jerry tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Reed dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Jerry stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: Skrap Fights 59
Date: Jun 28, 2019

#R1#
Reed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin blocks a low kick nicely.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
A nice combination there by Larkin.
Larkin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reed is out of range and Larkin settles back down.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Reed saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reed throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Reed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Larkin 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.
Larkin darts in looking for a takedown but Reed gets double underhooks and turns Larkin into the ropes.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Larkin throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reed throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Larkin throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Larkin misses
and Reed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reed defending well as Larkin loads up on a big left hand.
Reed feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down.
Larkin defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reed.
Larkin connects with a leg kick. Reed looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Larkin manages to avoid it.
Reed looks to land a right hand but Larkin moved out of range.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larkin.
Larkin is working Reed over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2##SUB2#
Larkin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reed, who protects the arm well.
Larkin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reed!
Larkin breaks from Reed's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Larkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Reed's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Larkin looking to finish Reed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reed!
Larkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reed?
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Reed because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. #T4#
Larkin connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reed can't escape the position.
Larkin looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larkin landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Larkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Reed frees his head quite easily.
Larkin throws some wild stikes that Reed manages to avoid easily.
Reed avoids a strike by Larkin and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Larkin's guard! Fantastic escape!
Reed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin dominated that round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Larkin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Larkin feints the counter takedown.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Reed lands a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.
Reed throws a predictable looking body shot
and Larkin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Larkin lands with a cross.
Larkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin misses with a body shot.
Larkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reed lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Reed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reed.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reed moves forwards but Larkin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A leg kick checked by Larkin.
Larkin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A left lands for Larkin.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Larkin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Reed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Larkin.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Larkin.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Reed is retaining full guard.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Larkin throws a big elbow that misses.
Larkin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
Larkin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Larkin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reed defends it well.
Larkin throwing shots but Reed is blocking nicely.
Reed is staying active underneath Larkin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Reed defends it.
Larkin throws a strike but Reed avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Larkin is in close to Reed's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reed knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Larkin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donnie Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Larkin connects with a body shot that sends Reed's belly button to the back.
Reed loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Reed stuffs the takedown attempt from Larkin. Larkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed walks into a jab.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Reed.
Reed misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Larkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The strikes coming from Larkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Donnie Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working. #T1#
Reed trying to remain calm as Larkin controls from the top position.
Larkin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Reed is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Larkin off and has taken his back!
Larkin just trying to survive but Reed is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Larkin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed passes to side control.
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Reed has mounted him!#T2#
Reed wants to take his opponent's back but Larkin doesn't allow it.
Larkin is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3#
Reed being controlled here, momentarily.
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Larkin pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed is trying to control but Larkin manages to pass to mount!
Reed is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Larkin throwing strikes here but Reed is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Larkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Larkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reed is looking to escape.
Larkin with shots to the head and body - Reed looks very uncomfortable down there.
Larkin landing punches.
Ben Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Larkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Larkin 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Donnie Larkin!

Donnie Larkin wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Skrap Fights 53
Date: Jun 07, 2019

#R1#
A good leg kick by Batts Jr.
Batts Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Batts Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed is looking to slow Batts Jr down with leg kicks.
Reed on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Batts Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Batts Jr thows a leg kick but Reed checks it
and Reed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Batts Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Reed misses its target.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts Jr. Batts Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batts Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Batts Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Reed misses.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed moves away from the strike by Batts Jr.
Batts Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Batts Jr throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Batts Jr blocks the low kick.
Batts Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Batts Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Batts Jr lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr moves out of range as Reed throws a body kick.
That kick from Reed tenderised Batts Jr's leg. Batts Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
A leg kick checked by Batts Jr.
Reed takes one to the chin there.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Batts Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reed takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Batts Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr sees it coming and moves out of range.
Batts Jr scores with a hook to the body. Reed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Batts Jr. Batts Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Batts Jr misses with a kick to the body
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Batts Jr tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reed looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reed fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Batts Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reed.
Batts Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed misses with a leg kick
and Batts Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Reed throws a low kick, looking for Batts Jr's leg but Batts Jr calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Batts Jr.
Batts Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batts Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reed had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Batts Jr throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Batts Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Reed.
Batts Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Reed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batts Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Batts Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed throws a leg kick but Batts Jr checks it.
A low kick from Reed misses
and Batts Jr counters with an outside leg kick.
Reed is looking to score with low kicks.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed is looking to chop away at Batts Jr's legs.
Reed looks to throw the jab but Batts Jr is out of range.
Batts Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Batts Jr.#T4#
Batts Jr jabs Reed right on the nose. Reed blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Reed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Batts Jr! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Batts Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Batts Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DSC STRIKE 53
Date: May 04, 2019

#R1#
Hill misses with a hook to the body
and Reed counters with a right hand to the body.
Reed tries to land a leg kick but Hill saw it coming and moves away.
Hill shoots in but no luck this time.
Reed throws out a counter right but Hill avoids it with no problem.
Reed connects with a right hand. Hill shakes it off.
Hill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Reed thinks about the counter body kick.
Hill fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Hill works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reed throws a leg kick which misses Hill's front leg but catches the back leg as Hill tries to avoid it.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Hill just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hill.
Reed lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back. #CUT2#
It looks like Scott Hill has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
And Reed responds with a good body kick, but Hill manages to step out the way in time.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Hill shoots in for a takedown but Reed shows good takedown defense.
Hill avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hill fails with a takedown attempt.
Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Hill shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Ben Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reed defends it nicely.
Reed has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reed drops Hill with a naaaaasty hook - Hill is in real trouble here! Reed dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: DSC STRIKE 48
Date: Apr 13, 2019

#R1#
Reed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shelby.
Shelby unleashes a big counter combination but Reed bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shelby's sensitive parts.
Shelby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Shelby misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Ben Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick by Shelby misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reed turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shelby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
A big left from Reed misses.
Shelby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelby looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Reed tried to counter with a leg kick but Shelby avoided it.
An inside leg kick lands from Reed.
Shelby tries to score with a low kick but Reed moves his leg out of the way.
Reed walks into a stiff left hand from Shelby.#T1#
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of Shelby's side.
Shelby looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Shelby 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shelbys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shelby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Shelby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reed finds it's way round the side to connect with Shelby's head. #ROC#
Shelby is rocked!
Shelby takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shelby is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #KD#
Reed drops Shelby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shelby looks back up at him and smiles so Reed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Shelby is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Shelby has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reed.
We've been told by Reed's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shelby on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Shelby feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reeds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reed blocks a head kick by Shelby.
Reed connects with a crisp jab.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shelby. That did some damage!
Shelby glances at the clock... BAM! Reed nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Shelby crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Shelby is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019

#R1#
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Reed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Shane Murphy has been cut.
Reed lands a high kick!
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed lands with an overhand left.
Reed blocks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reed!
Murphy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy throws a lazy head kick
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Murphy is rocked!#KD#
Reed cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reed finish him?
Murphy is still on wobbly legs! Can Reed finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Shane Murphy's cut even more.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Reed scores with a counter punch that sends Murphy to the canvas! Reed smells blood - he's punishing Murphy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murphy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Reed!

Event: DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019

#R1#
Reed lands a glancing blow to the side of Edwards's head.
Reed throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Reed throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Edwards misses with the body kick
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Edwards misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
Edwards has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reed scores with a sloppy right hand. Edwards should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Edwards is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Reed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edwards, right into the meat.
Reed blocks a head kick by Edwards.
Sebastian Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Reed moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards connects with a crisp jab.
Edwards throws a jab when Reed was well out of range.
Reed throws a solid leg kick but Edwards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reed.
A countering left hand to the body from Edwards misses.
Reed moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Reed misses with an uppercut.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Reed avoids it with no problem.
Edwards cracks Reed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Edwards misses
and Reed counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Edwards misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Edwards keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Edwards lands a body shot.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Edwards misses with a few strikes there.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromReed.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Edwards moves into range and connects with a jab.
Edwards misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a slapping leg kick.
Edwards rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed throwing a counter right hand but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
As Reed backs off Edwards throws a huge counter combo but Reed manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Edwards throws a low kick but Reed moves out of range easily.
Reed feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Edwards.
Edwards throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Edwards connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Edwards pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Reed buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reed tests Edwards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses the jab.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Edwards's corner calls for a 1-2. Edwards obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Edwards!
Edwards throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Edwards. Beautiful body shot.
Reed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
Reed lands a nice looking body kick.
Reed lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Edwards momentarily.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Reed is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Edwards dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Edwards looks for the body kick but Reed saw that one coming.
Reed lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Sebastian Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Reed's head, knocking him out cold! Edwards is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Edwards!
A very excited looking Sebastian Edwards 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
Marbleforge takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#
It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut.
Reed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Reed rushes Marbleforge and presses him up against the cage.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marbleforge looks winded!
Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed stalling.
Reed slowing the pace effectively.
Reed has Marbleforge pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ben Reed.
Reed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marbleforge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marbleforge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reed circles away.#T1#
Marbleforge walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Marbleforge limp body while Reed jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Reed!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E05
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Panda bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reed lands a body shot.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Dreamiest Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed slips under a jab from Panda.
Reed defending well as Panda loads up on a big left hand.
Reed throws a fast counter high kick but Panda manages to duck under it in time.
Panda lands a jab to the head.
Reed is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reed closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panda misses with an uppercut
and Reed counters with a thumping low kick.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panda.
A countering left hand to the body from Reed misses.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
Panda throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a body kick that stops Panda in his tracks momentarily.
Reed's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reed's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.#T1#
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Panda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panda is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reed keeps Panda at a distance using the push kick.
Reed staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reed.
Panda scores with a jab to the body.
Panda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab. #T2#
Panda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reed moves away.
Reed is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda misses with a right hand
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panda rather than just go for the knockout.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice body kick there by Reed.
Reed gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Panda.
Panda throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Reed ducks right into an uppercut from Panda.
Reed slips under a jab from Panda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reed! But no joy.
Panda misses with a lunging right hand
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Panda swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and Panda moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Panda misses the target.
Panda throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Panda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Panda's head.
A big left from Panda misses.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panda.
Panda looks to land a right hand but Reed moved out of range.
A nice side step and Reed releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Panda misses with a left hand
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Panda misses. #T4#
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Reed is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Panda misses with a hook. Reed ducked under it nicely.
Panda moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromReed.
Reed is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reed.
Reed moves out of range as Panda strikes.
Panda loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Panda misses.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reed.
Reed lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panda misses with a shot to the body
and Reed counters with a left and a right that stings Panda.
Reed swings for the body but Panda moves out of range.
Panda swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.#T5#
Panda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reed.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Reed misses
and Panda makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Panda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reed stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Panda takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Reed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reed doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reed throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Panda counter with a right hand.
Panda scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick by Reed misses
and Panda counters with a stiff right hand.
Panda connects with a crisp jab. #T6#
Reed lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panda connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reed scrambles back to his feet.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#
Reed is rocked!
Panda lands a nice looking body shot.
Reed is still on wobbly legs! Can Panda finish him?
Panda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Panda.
Panda lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Reed up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Panda from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Reed's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dreamiest Panda!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E04
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Dawson tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Reed is avoiding it.
Violet Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Reed counters with a one-two to the body.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed circles away from the clinch attempt
and Reed counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dawson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Dawson rushes Reed and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Reed scores with a shoulder strike.
Reed is leaning against Dawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reed has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Reed in his tracks for a moment.
Reed lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Reed pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Reed tries to stall but Dawson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Dawson scores a nice knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Dawson.
Dawson is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dawson has his back to the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Dawson working Reed over with knees to the body.#T2#
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Reed.
Dawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Reed leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Dawson taking a breather.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Dawson. #CUT2#
It looks like Ben Reed has been cut.
Dawson lands an elbow that stopped Reed in his tracks for a moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dawson lands a good knee to the midsection. Reed won't want to take too many of those.
Reed avoiding damage as Dawson throws knees to the body.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Reed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Reed tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dawson's elbow.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reed.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawson up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dawson is keeping busy.
A short right from Reed on the inside. #T4#
Reed looking to stall.
Reed is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Dawson throws an elbow but misses.
Dawson missing with knees to the body.
Reed lands a shoulder strike.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Reed on the inside.
Reed blocks an elbow strike from Dawson.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but Reed blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Reed blocks an elbow strike.#T5#
Dawson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reed is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Reed - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Reed 's eye.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reed has Dawson pressed against the ropes.
Dawson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reed is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawson gets an underhook and turns Reed into the ropes.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Reed.
Reed avoiding damage.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reed's face. #T6#
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed tries to stall but Dawson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson looking to stall.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Reed 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Dawson tries to tie him up.
Reed controlling the action here for a moment.
Dawson landing knees to the head. #ROC2#
Reed is rocked!#T7#
Dawson prevents a body shot from Reed.
Oh Reed is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson trying to stall but Reed improves his position.
Reed takes an elbow to the forehead.
Dawson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Reed! Dawson unloads with more strikes and Reed sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Violet Dawson!
Our winner, Violet Dawson, 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.

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E02
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Yanic misses with a hook
enabling Reed to counter with a crisp jab.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Yanic throws a right hand that misses
and Reed counters with a two punch combo.
Reed blocks a leg kick.#TD#
Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yanic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yanic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yanic lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reed can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reed wants to stand and escape but Yanic is having none of it.
Yanic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reed taking punishment in the form of punches. #ROC#
Reed is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yanic crunches a massive hammerfist down on Reed - he's out! Yanic Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Manager Yanic!

Event: Open Weight Grand Prix S01E01
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Pierre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed tries to stall but Pierre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
Pierre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reed is pushing Pierre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pierre is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pierre fails to pull guard.
Ben Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Pierre.#TD2#
Pierre gets control of Reed's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pierre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pierre looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Reed is defending well. Pierre quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Reed has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pierre celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antoine Pierre!
Antoine Pierre decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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