PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Swade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reynolds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fire and Rain. Swade has chosen Lange - Songless (Club Mix) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Reynolds
vs
Swade

225 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
292 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rusty Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Randy Swade!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swade moves away.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swade throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Swade.
Swade misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Swade misses

so Reynolds counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swade is keeping the position for now.
Reynolds won't allow Swade to get back to his feet.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but Swade gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Swade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swade trying to control here.
Reynolds wants to control but Swade is keeping him busy.
Swade trying to control here.
Reynolds trying to control the pace.
Swade tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.

Swade is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard.
Reynolds working over Swade with some ground and pound. Swade looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Swade 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.
Swade is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard.
Swade has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swade punching from the bottom.
Reynolds tries to pass to full mount but Swade defends it.
Reynolds wants to control but Swade is keeping him busy.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rusty Reynolds just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Swade takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Swade throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Swade throws a right and a left that Reynolds avoids nicely.
Swade throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Swade misses.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Swade's leg but Swade calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Swade throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Swade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 Rusty Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reynolds walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Swade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Swade is just out of range.
Swade is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Swade misses with the combination.
Swade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reynolds is looking to wear down Swade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Swade looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Swade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.

Reynolds 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.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Swade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nice strikes from Reynolds there.
Reynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
Reynolds wants to pass to mount but Swade is defending the position.
Reynolds slows the pace down in half guard.
Swade wants to get back to full guard but Reynolds has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Rusty Reynolds just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Swade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Swade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reynolds.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swade throws out the jab.
Swade avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Swade misses.
Swade throws a hook to the side of Reynolds's head but Reynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Swade throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Swade throws out the jab.
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Swade jumps back.
Randy Swade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A left and a right from Swade both land. Nice combination.
Swade looks to land a right hand but Reynolds moved out of range.
Randy Swade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swade misses with a body shot
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Swade misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Reynolds dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Reynolds moves away from the strike by Swade.
Swade throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swade manages to avoid it.
Swade misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds takes a swing at Swade's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Swade misses with a straight left.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swade's waist but Swade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
Swade throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Swade falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reynolds 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.
Swade misses with a looping left.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swade was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Swade ducked under it nicely.
Swade throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Swade.
Swade walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.
The fighters circling - Swade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Swade lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swade scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynolds should have avoided that one.
Reynolds tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Swade is able to avoid easily.

Swade cracks Reynolds with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reynolds looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Swade finish him?

Reynolds is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swade misses with a few strikes there.
Swade misses with a series of wild punches.
Swade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Swade.
Reynolds ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynolds falls off balance throwing a combination
and Swade counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swade misses with a few strikes there.
Reynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Swade throws a combination that misses
and Reynolds counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Swade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Swade tests Reynolds's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Swade fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Swade checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Swade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice looking body shot.
Randy Swade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Swade throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Swade looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Swade takes a swing at Reynolds's ribcage but misses.
Swade moves out of range as Reynolds throws a body kick.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Swade's body.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt - Swade sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swade throws a hook but Reynolds blocks it.
Reynolds moves forwards but Swade connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Reynolds closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reynolds lands in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swade swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Swade is working from the bottom.
Reynolds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Swade with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Swade is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Swade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Suge Night scores the fight for Randy Swade!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Randy Swade!

Randy Swade wins by unanimous decision!