PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reyes
vs
McClelland

185 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt

and McClelland counters by clinching up.
Reyes blocks the elbow strike.
McClelland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reyes is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McClelland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Reyes's brow.
McClelland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McClelland lands a nice knee to the body.

McClelland has picked Reyes up - he's going for a ride! McClelland dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McClelland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClelland tries to stand and escape but Reyes is controlling the position.
McClelland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from McClelland.
McClelland thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McClelland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing McClelland from controlling successfully.

McClelland gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McClelland fails with a takedown attempt.

Reyes tries to sprawl but McClelland drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McClelland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
McClelland throwing shots but Reyes is blocking nicely.
McClelland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McClelland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to stand up here but McClelland is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClelland thows a huge punch but Reyes dodges it nicely.
Reyes controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Reyes wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Reyes kicks McClelland off and gets back to his feet.
McClelland shoots for a takedown but Reyes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

McClelland forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes dodges an elbow strike from McClelland.
McClelland lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Hugo Reyes has been cut.
Reyes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland tries to land knees in the clinch but Reyes avoids the damage to the body.

McClelland successfully pulls guard.

Reyes drops back, looking for a kneebar! McClelland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McClelland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McClelland!
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

McClelland decides to stand back up. McClelland steps back and let's Reyes get back to his feet.
McClelland shoots in but no luck this time.
Hugo Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Angel McClelland.
McClelland looks gassed!

McClelland moves into the clinch.
McClelland creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reyes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McClelland walks away with a smile on his face. Reyes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClelland's waist but McClelland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
Reyes fails with a takedown attempt.
Reyes misses with a series of wild punches.
McClelland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

McClelland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reyes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McClelland.
McClelland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel McClelland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Reyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McClelland forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McClelland pulls him back up using the underhooks.

McClelland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McClelland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McClelland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
McClelland works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
McClelland is stalling in the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McClelland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McClelland with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McClelland manages to get himself to full guard.
Reyes passes McClelland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McClelland sees it coming and defends easily.

Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClelland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McClelland manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Reyes rushes McClelland and presses him up against the cage.

McClelland works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes is trying to control the position but McClelland postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McClelland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reyes is trying to control the position but McClelland postures up.
McClelland postures up in Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Reyes blocks it.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McClelland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McClelland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reyes, up you get!
McClelland is breathing heavily.
McClelland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reyes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McClelland somewhat.
McClelland tries to clinch there but Reyes circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McClelland's waist but McClelland gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McClelland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McClelland scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McClelland.
McClelland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reyes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McClelland lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a nice uppercut.

McClelland pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel McClelland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugo Reyes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McClelland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reyes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

McClelland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and McClelland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
McClelland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland landing some decent shots from guard.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reyes is looking for a triangle but McClelland pushes his legs off easily.
McClelland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClelland distracts Reyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McClelland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing McClelland from controlling successfully.
McClelland cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
McClelland trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McClelland cracks Reyes with a solid left hand.
Angel McClelland has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McClelland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McClelland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McClelland throws a big elbow that misses.
McClelland throws a big right hand that misses.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

McClelland stands up from Reyes's guard - McClelland perhaps looking for a knockout.

McClelland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McClelland has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reyes is trying to keep an underhook but McClelland manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McClelland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McClelland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McClelland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes has hold of McClelland's hands but McClelland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McClelland looks to land a strike but Reyes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McClelland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McClelland!

Reyes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McClelland has worked his arm free - good work by McClelland!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Reyes goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McClelland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reyes's guard! Nice work there by McClelland!
McClelland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reyes looking for a sweep. Not yet Reyes, not yet.
Hugo Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angel McClelland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McClelland wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel McClelland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClelland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel McClelland!