PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pebble Braithweight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Can't take the sky from me. Braithweight has chosen 300 violin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Braithweight

185 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
28
170 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mal Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pebble Braithweight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Braithweight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Braithweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Reynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Braithweight prevents it.
Reynolds is working for takedown but Braithweight is calmly controlling the position for now.
Braithweight is pressed up against the cage. Reynolds has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Braithweight down to the mat. Braithweight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mal Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Reynolds looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braithweight moves into full guard.
Braithweight manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Braithweight.
Reynolds is looking to get to half guard.
Braithweight postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reynolds looks a forlorn figure.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position but Braithweight isn't that keen on the idea.
Braithweight landing punches.
Reynolds is trying to escape the mount.
Braithweight tries to control but Reynolds wriggling away.

Braithweight working for a submission but Reynolds is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight throwing strikes here but Reynolds is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Braithweight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reynolds is trying desperately to improve position.
Reynolds sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Braithweight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braithweight thows a huge punch but Reynolds dodges it nicely.

Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Braithweight.
Reynolds works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Braithweight won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Reynolds has his hands on Braithweight's head, controlling the position.
Reynolds has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Braithweight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braithweight scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.
Braithweight gets full guard.
Braithweight looks gassed!
Braithweight utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Braithweight preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reynolds passes Braithweight's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Braithweight wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braithweight is pressing down on Reynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pebble Braithweight will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reynolds fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Braithweight leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Braithweight's waist but Braithweight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reynolds off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mal Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Braithweight rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
Reynolds changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Braithweight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braithweight tries to clinch up.
Braithweight tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.

Reynolds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Reynolds seems to be looking for submissions.
Braithweight trying to control here.
Reynolds 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.

Braithweight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight wants to improve his position but Reynolds is controlling well.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braithweight regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds stands up over Braithweight, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Braithweight working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braithweight can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Reynolds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braithweight is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Braithweight is defending well.

Reynolds is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Braithweight sees it coming and defends easily.
Braithweight has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds drops an elbow to the side of Braithweight's head.
Reynolds takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Braithweight has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Braithweight, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braithweight on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Braithweight with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Braithweight has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds prevents Braithweight from improving his position.
Braithweight has hold of Reynolds's hands but Reynolds slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reynolds is trying to control. Braithweight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Braithweight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Braithweight's hands, connecting with Braithweight's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds working over Braithweight with some ground and pound. Braithweight looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braithweight is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reynolds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mal Reynolds dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Braithweight tries to sprawl but Reynolds drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Reynolds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Braithweight won't allow Reynolds to pass to mount.
Reynolds throwing shots but Braithweight is blocking nicely.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds working Braithweight over with strikes.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Braithweight has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Braithweight's hands, connecting with Braithweight's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Braithweight wants to get back to full guard.
Reynolds slips a nice elbow through Braithweight's hands, connecting with Braithweight's forehead.
Reynolds scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Braithweight looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Braithweight is trying to maintain the position but Reynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reynolds seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reynolds trying to control from half guard but Braithweight is working away.
Reynolds scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Braithweight with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Reynolds 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.
Mal Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Reynolds landing strikes from the mount.
Braithweight tries to reverse the position but Reynolds maintains control.
Reynolds fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reynolds punishing his opponent with strikes.

Braithweight is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Reynolds looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Braithweight is still in real trouble! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds is landing with some decent strikes but Braithweight is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Braithweight is looking to improve his position but Reynolds isn't that keen on the idea.
Braithweight seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
Reynolds unloading with bombs!
A nice elbow there by Reynolds.
Reynolds dominating with strikes here.
Reynolds postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Braithweight bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Reynolds and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mal Reynolds!