PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 1107 p4p, 1082 weight class) and Jim Rhat (ranked 149 p4p, 143 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reyes might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Zack Hemsey - Vengeance. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rhat's choice of entrance music: Das Ist It. Jim Rhat has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Reyes
vs
Rhat

186 cm
25
184
13 - 8 - 0

180 cm
24
172
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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BRAZEN - Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rhat!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes checks the leg kick.
Rhat wants to land a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Rhat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhat shoots for a double leg takedown but Reyes sprawls well. He's pushed Rhat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rhat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Rhat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reyes striking off his back but it's not causing Rhat any problems.
Rhat wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Rhat prevents Reyes from getting back to his feet.
Reyes pulls Rhat in close to his closed guard and prevents Rhat from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rhat preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhat throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.

Reyes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rhat escapes and throws Reyes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Reyes is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rhat looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Rhat is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reyes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rhat tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rhat has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reyes is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Reyes manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Rhat is controlling him

Rhat wants to work for an arm triangle but Reyes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reyes wants to control but Rhat is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
Reyes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rhat wants to take his opponent's back but Reyes doesn't allow it.
Reyes is desperately trying to improve his position but Rhat has a good base and remains in mount.
You get the feeling that Reyes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reyes wants to hold on but Rhat pushes him away.
Reyes stops Rhat from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rhat tries to control but Reyes wriggling away.

Rhat jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Reyes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Reyes and Rhat has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhat tries to advance to mount but Reyes denies him.
Rhat prevents Reyes from escaping the position.
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rhat is putting a hurting on Reyes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rhat's best efforts.
Rhat is trying to control the action in half guard but Reyes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Rhat is controlling him
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Rhat dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reyes circles away quickly and effectively.
Reyes throws a right hand that Rhat ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhat also avoids with ease.
Rhat is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reyes throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Rhat with the counter takedown but Reyes avoids it easily.
Rhat looks to land a right hand but Reyes moved out of range.
Rhat throws a jab but it's blocked by Reyes.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away.
Reyes stuffs the takedown.
Reyes throws a series of punches but Rhat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roman Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Rhat.
Crunch! Reyes slams his shin into Rhat's torso.
Roman Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rhat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reyes misses with a double jab.
Reyes tries to land a front kick but Rhat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rhat takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhat blocks a jab.
Rhat takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reyes moves out of range of the body kick.
Rhat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rhat is looking to score with low kicks.
Rhat throws a front kick aimed at Reyes's knee but Reyes avoids it well.
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
Rhat shoots in and drives through. Reyes sprawls well.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhat with a hook.
Roman Reyes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes tries to bum rush Rhat with a series of wild strikes but Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes misses with the combination.
Rhat fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reyes is out of range.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes tries to bum rush Rhat with a series of wild strikes but Rhat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rhat has time to react.
Rhat shoots in for a takedown but Reyes shows good takedown defense.
Reyes swinging wildly here.
Reyes thuds his shin into the meat of Rhat's side.
Rhat throws a chopping leg kick but Reyes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Reyes is looking for a counter combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reyes.
Rhat fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhat feints a jab promting Reyes to slip. Rhat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reyes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Reyes moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Reyes scores with a four punch combination!
Rhat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reyes sprawls well. Reyes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhat gets slowly back to his feet.
Rhat throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Reyes. Those never looked like landing.
Reyes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rhat's head backwards.
Rhat throws out a loose jab but Reyes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhat misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Reyes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Reyes misses.
Reyes moves out of range as Rhat strikes.
Rhat throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Rhat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reyes avoids it really well and circles away.
Rhat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reyes throws a right and a left that Rhat avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhat shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhat is breathing heavily.
Rhat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rhat somewhat.
Rhat tries to land a front kick but Reyes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reyes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rhat can do to turn this around?
Reyes blocks a jab.
Rhat lands a nice looking body shot.
No joy there for Reyes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Reyes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reyes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reyes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhat circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Reyes as he checks the leg kick.
Rhat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rhat goes for a double leg but Reyes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reyes continues to drive forward.
Reyes 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.

Roman Reyes dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Reyes works the jab nicely.
Reyes sizes up Rhat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reyes throws a good cross that connects.
Rhat misses with a series of wild punches.
Reyes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rhat swinging wildly here.
Reyes throws a quick counter head kick but Rhat was just out of range.
Rhat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rhat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhat goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Reyes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rhat to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhat preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Reyes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rhat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rhat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rhat wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Rhat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reyes's guard.
Rhat trying to control from Reyes's half guard. Reyes has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rhat is controlling him.
Reyes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhat wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.

Reyes is looking for a triangle but Rhat pushes his legs off easily.
Rhat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rhat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rhat manages to get himself to full guard.

Reyes is pushing down on Rhat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rhat is fighting to maintain full guard but Reyes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reyes is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jim Rhat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rhat trying to control but Reyes postures up.
Rhat is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes wants to control but Rhat is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reyes connects with a nice short shot to Rhat's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reyes connects with a nice short shot to Rhat's temple.
Rhat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rhat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reyes advances to half guard.

Reyes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rhat is just riding it out for now. Reyes eventually gives up the hold.
Rhat is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Reyes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reyes 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Reyes!
A very excited looking Roman Reyes rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.