PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman comes to the cage accompanied by Sympathy for the Devil. John Reyes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Redman
vs
Reyes

186 cm
22
141 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Redman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.

Redman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Redman wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reyes is trying to stand up here but Redman is controlling him well.

Redman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman prevents Reyes from standing back up.
Redman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Redman.
Redman working Reyes over with strikes here.
Redman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Redman with shots to the head and body - Reyes looks very uncomfortable down there.

Redman has control of Reyes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reyes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reyes is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman scoring with strikes but Reyes is staying in there.
Reyes is trying to stand.

Redman wants to finish this one by submission but Reyes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Redman.
Redman lands a nice shot to the head.
Redman 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.
Reyes taking shots to the head.
Reyes is trying to stand up.
Redman trying to control but Reyes is having none of it.
Redman is really struggling to control Reyes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Redman landing punches.
Redman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to buck Redman off but he can't manage it.
Redman is landing with some decent strikes but Reyes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Redman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Redman won't let Reyes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Redman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reyes really wants to buck Redman off and get back to his feet.
Reyes is squirming around, avoiding Redman's attempts to control the action.
Redman landing strikes from the mount and Reyes is in trouble!

Redman working for a submission but Reyes is keeping him at bay.
Reyes is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Reyes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reyes can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Reyes wants to try and get back to his feet.

Redman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reyes wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Redman looking for a guillotine from mount but Reyes is having none of it.
Redman throwing strikes here but Reyes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Redman wants to control the pace but Reyes is squirming around nicely.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Redman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Redman looking for a guillotine from mount but Reyes is having none of it.
Reyes really wants to buck Redman off and get back to his feet.
Redman working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redman looking to finish Reyes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reyes!

Redman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Redman unloads with some shots from mount but Reyes bucks and avoids them well.
Redman looking to control but Reyes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
You get the feeling that Reyes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reyes is squirming around, avoiding Redman's attempts to control the action.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Redman lands a big shot there that rocks Reyes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Redman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reyes?
Redman landing strikes, looking to finish!
A nice elbow there by Redman.
Redman looking to control but Reyes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Redman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reyes throws a series of punches but Redman moves out of range.
Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reyes misses with a two punch combination.
Reyes misses with a jab, cross combination.

Redman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Redman stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reyes to get to his feet.
Redman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Redman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Reyes tries to keep at a distance but Redman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reyes wants to get back to striking at distance but Redman won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman has Reyes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reyes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reyes tries to break the clinch but Redman is controlling the position.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Redman has him pressed against the cage.
Redman tries for a takedown but Reyes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Redman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Redman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but Redman drags him back down.

Redman stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Redman moves out of range.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Redman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Redman slips nicely into half guard.
Redman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnny Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reyes keeps working.
Redman prevents Reyes from standing back up.
Redman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reyes is staying active underneath Redman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Redman thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reyes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
BOOM! Redman connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Redman has control of Reyes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reyes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Reyes tries to buck Redman off but he can't manage it.
Redman dominating with strikes here.
You get the feeling that Reyes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Redman lands a heavy elbow.
Redman looking to finish Reyes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reyes!
Redman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reyes looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reyes wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Redman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reyes is surviving well by controlling Redman's body position as best he can.

Redman working for a guillotine from mount but Reyes is in no mood to give up.
Reyes is trying to stand.
Redman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redman landing strikes, looking to finish!
Redman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reyes is squirming around, avoiding Redman's attempts to control the action.

Redman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Redman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Reyes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reyes.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reyes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redman.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.

Redman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reyes looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Redman trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redman works to advance to full mount. Reyes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Redman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Redman with good strikes from the mount here!
Redman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redman lands a big elbow.
Reyes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Reyes taking shots to the head.
Reyes squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Redman unloading with bombs!

Redman is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Reyes is surviving well by controlling Redman's body position as best he can.

Redman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnny Redman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to stand up.

Redman working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Reyes looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Redman! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Johnny Redman!