Elise Reed vs Loma Lookboonmee — Fight recap

Loma Lookboonmee defeated Elise Reed by submission in Round 2 at 0:44 on Feb. 11, 2023. The strawweights landed 17 significant strikes apiece, but Lookboonmee was slightly more accurate, connecting at 62% compared with Reed’s 58%.

Reed found most of her success upstairs, landing 12 head strikes, while Lookboonmee spread her offense across levels with six body strikes and six leg strikes. The tactical contrast was clear: Reed operated primarily as a striker, while Lookboonmee used her clinch and grappling to create the decisive opening.

Lookboonmee completed two of three takedown attempts and registered the fight’s only submission attempt, turning that opportunity into the finish early in the second round. Reed recorded 1:59 of control time to Lookboonmee’s 0:36, but that positional advantage did not produce meaningful grappling offense or prevent the reversal in momentum.

Neither fighter scored a knockdown. The result strengthened Lookboonmee’s standing in the strawweight division and positioned her for a step up in competition.