PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastian Rolfes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Reeves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rolfes
vs
Reeves

186 cm
24
217 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
222 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bastian Rolfes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolfes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Rolfes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reeves lands a head kick!

It looks like Bastian Rolfes has been cut.
Rolfes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reeves.
Nice shot by Reeves.
Rolfes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Rolfes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolfes misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Rolfes misses
and Rolfes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reeves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rolfes.
A telegraphed right hand from Reeves misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rolfes is defended easily by Reeves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolfes shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reeves stuffs the takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reeves.
Bastian Rolfes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reeves throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rolfes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolfes somewhat.
A jab from Reeves misses.
Reeves scores with a shot to the body.
Mac Reeves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Reeves gets caught napping as Rolfes dives in and scores a takedown. Reeves manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rolfes looking to pass the guard.
Reeves is adopting a defensive guard.
Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Rolfes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolfes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reeves misses with a wild body shot.
Rolfes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reeves slaps away a takedown attempt from Rolfes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolfes shoots in for a double leg but Reeves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Reeves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rolfes fails with a takedown attempt.
Rolfes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rolfes somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves leaves Rolfes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rolfes checks a low kick from Reeves.
Rolfes shoots for a double leg takedown but Reeves sprawls well. He's pushed Rolfes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Rolfes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rolfes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolfes prevents Reeves from improving his position.
Rolfes is looking to take a break and control but Reeves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Reeves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bastian Rolfes's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Reeves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reeves stuffs the takedown attempt from Rolfes. Rolfes gets slowly back to his feet.

Rolfes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rolfes showed some decent athleticism there.
Rolfes is looking to take a break and control but Reeves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolfes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reeves!
Reeves tries to hold on but Rolfes postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Rolfes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolfes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Rolfes working for a guillotine from mount but Reeves is in no mood to give up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolfes looking to control but Reeves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to hold on but Rolfes postures up.
Rolfes looking to control but Reeves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolfes controlling from the full mount.
Reeves is controlling an arm, preventing Rolfes from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Reeves can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes punching from mount but Reeves doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rolfes controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolfes with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolfes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reeves is looking to escape.
Rolfes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reeves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Reeves really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Reeves has given up his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rolfes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Reeves knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Reeves for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bastian Rolfes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bastian Rolfes's cut.
That's time! Rolfes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rolfes fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves stuffs the takedown.
Rolfes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rolfes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reeves circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bastian Rolfes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rolfes shoots in and drives through. Reeves sprawls well.
Mac Reeves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reeves takes a swing at Rolfes's ribcage but misses.
Rolfes fails to land the takedown.

Rolfes looking to score a takedown here. Reeves is defending well but Rolfes drives through and ends up in Reeves's guard.
Bastian Rolfes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolfes pushes down on Reeves's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reeves trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Rolfes wants to take Reeves's back but he can't do it this time.
Rolfes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolfes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes avoids the attempt from Reeves to control.

Rolfes is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Reeves can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Rolfes works his way to his opponent's back.

Rolfes is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Reeves has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rolfes tightening his grip on Reeves, looking for the choke.

Reeves preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolfes.

Rolfes looking to break Reeves's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reeves remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolfes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolfes tries to keep control of the position but Reeves is staying busy.
Rolfes doesn't have the hooks in and Reeves manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolfes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rolfes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolfes trying to pass the guard but Reeves defending well.

Rolfes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reeves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolfes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolfes wants to pass the guard but Reeves is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bastian Rolfes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rolfes 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Rolfes!