PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe The KO Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julian Reis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The KO Man
vs
Reis

185 cm
20
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

RMC - Rio Mma Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe The KO Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The KO Man jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reis walks into a stiff left hand from The KO Man.
The KO Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reis.
The KO Man loads up on a big right hand but Reis slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis shoots for a double leg takedown but The KO Man sprawls well. He's pushed Reis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The KO Man scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The KO Man connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reis shoots in but The KO Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joe The KO Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reis is defended easily by The KO Man.
Julian Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from The KO Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis shoots in looking for a takedown but The KO Man manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Reis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Reis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The KO Man defends it nicely.
Reis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis misses with a takedown
and The KO Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reis dives in and grabs The KO Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. The KO Man pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
Reis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The KO Man is fending him off so far but Reis persists. Nope, The KO Man circles away and we're back to standing.

Reis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Reis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, The KO Man has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The KO Man tries to kick Reis off but Reis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Reis is looking for a kimura but The KO Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reis to get the leverage.

Reis is looking for a kimura but The KO Man is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reis to get the leverage.
Reis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The KO Man!

Reis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But The KO Man has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from The KO Man!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Reis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The KO Man pinned against the cage. The KO Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The KO Man lands with a hook. Reis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis closes the distance and clinches up with The KO Man, looking for a takedown. Reis pushes The KO Man against the cage but The KO Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis shoots for a takedown but The KO Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joe The KO Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis with a poor takedown
and The KO Man counters with a straight right hand.
Reis fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Reis with that takedown attempt.
Reis misses with a takedown
and The KO Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The KO Man sprawls well. The KO Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reis gets slowly back to his feet.
Reis misses with a takedown
and The KO Man counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reis thinking.
Reis is breathing heavily.
The KO Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Reis should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The KO Man scores with a sloppy right hand. Reis should have avoided that one.

Reis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

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

Reis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reis prevents The KO Man from escaping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reis is trying to get an arm triangle but The KO Man is defending well.
The KO Man is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reis is controlling him well.
Reis tries to move to mount but The KO Man blocks the move with his legs.

Reis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but The KO Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Reis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, The KO Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reis's guard! Nice work there by The KO Man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The KO Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The KO Man misses with a double jab.
Reis has his takedown stuffed
and The KO Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The KO Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Reis. Reis gets slowly back to his feet.
The KO Man swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
Reis looks for a takedown but The KO Man sprawls well.
Joe The KO Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Reis.
Reis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The KO Man but The KO Man pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis dives in and grabs The KO Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. The KO Man pushes down on Reis's head and hops out.
The KO Man is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The KO Man lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reis at a distance.
The KO Man bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reis's head backwards.
Reis ducks under a wild hook from The KO Man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The KO Man!
The KO Man's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The KO Man duly obliges.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The KO Man throws out the jab.
Reis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The KO Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reis.
Reis misses with a takedown attempt - The KO Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for The KO Man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The KO Man showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Reis!