PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrance Clam Digger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam Digger has chosen Body Rott as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Clam Digger

178 cm
33
165 lbs
23 - 9 - 3

177 cm
27
148 lbs
19 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Perkele!

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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 23 - 9 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Terrance Clam Digger!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Clam Digger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clam Digger blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Clam Digger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clam Digger. Clam Digger obviously looking to wear him down.
Reynolds throws a low kick, looking for Clam Digger's leg but Clam Digger calmly moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Clam Digger sees it coming and moves out of range.
Clam Digger lands a lovely overhand right.
Clam Digger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Clam Digger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Clam Digger checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds walks into a left hand.
Clam Digger blocks the body kick.
Clam Digger scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds misses with a low kick as Clam Digger jumps back.
Clam Digger thuds his right hand into Reynolds's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with an inside leg kick.
Terrance Clam Digger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clam Digger throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick.

Reynolds changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Clam Digger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Clam Digger wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Clam Digger prevents Reynolds from moving into mount.
Reynolds working the ground and pound.
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!
Clam Digger tries to buck Reynolds off but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds in side control, throwing shots but Clam Digger defends.
Reynolds working away.
Clam Digger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Clam Digger seems a little lost for a moment, as Reynolds dominates the positioning.
Clam Digger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Clam Digger down.
Clam Digger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reynolds throws an elbow but Clam Digger slips to the side and avoids it well.
Clam Digger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reynolds.
Clam Digger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clam Digger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.

Clam Digger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds is pressing down on Clam Digger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clam Digger is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clam Digger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reynolds is working away from the top position though.
Clam Digger is not content to let Reynolds control the position.

Clam Digger looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clam Digger is refusing to be controlled, as Reynolds sits in half guard.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Reynolds winds up and cracks Clam Digger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Clam Digger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is nestled in close to Clam Digger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Clam Digger dodges it nicely.
Clam Digger manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.

Clam Digger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clam Digger's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clam Digger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clam Digger trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A clash of legs there as Clam Digger blocks the low kick.

Clam Digger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clam Digger is controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clam Digger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Clam Digger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reynolds stands and throws Clam Digger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reynolds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Clam Digger to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but Clam Digger is blocking nicely.
Clam Digger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clam Digger keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Clam Digger working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Clam Digger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reynolds doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reynolds manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clam Digger looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam Digger, not yet.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clam Digger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reynolds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Clam Digger's head.
Frank Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clam Digger is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Clam Digger holds on and takes a little breather.
Reynolds postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds forces his way into half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control. Clam Digger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clam Digger trying to control but Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clam Digger's head.
Reynolds is thwarting Clam Digger's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Clam Digger dodges it nicely.

Clam Digger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Clam Digger trying to control but Reynolds postures up.

Clam Digger looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds looks to land a strike but Clam Digger avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clam Digger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Clam Digger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reynolds regains full guard. Nicely done.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Clam Digger from controlling successfully.
Reynolds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clam Digger!
Clam Digger is bucking up trying to escape but Reynolds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Clam Digger's face.
Clam Digger slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control. Clam Digger wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Clam Digger tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reynolds lands a nice short elbow.
Reynolds working Clam Digger over with strikes.
Clam Digger tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank 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!

Clam Digger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Clam Digger is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Clam Digger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Clam Digger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds trying to control but Clam Digger is working from the bottom.
Reynolds pushing down on Clam Digger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam Digger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Clam Digger.
Clam Digger wants to sweep but no luck.
Reynolds is in close to Clam Digger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clam Digger looks to move to half guard but instead Reynolds has passed into mount! Damn!
Clam Digger keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reynolds breaks from Clam Digger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Reynolds with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clam Digger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reynolds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Clam Digger hang on?
Reynolds landing strikes, looking to finish!
Terrance Clam Digger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Clam Digger is rocked!
Reynolds avoids the attempt from Clam Digger to control.
Clam Digger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frank Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clam Digger is working to get back to half guard.
Reynolds trying to control but Clam Digger is having none of it.
Reynolds controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frank Reynolds just wasn't active enough.
An inside leg kick lands from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reynolds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clam Digger.
Clam Digger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reynolds at a distance.
Reynolds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Clam Digger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clam Digger throws out the jab.
Clam Digger checks a leg kick nicely.
Clam Digger takes one on the button.
Clam Digger jabs Reynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frank Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Clam Digger misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clam Digger misses with a right hand
and Reynolds counters with an inside leg kick.
Clam Digger throws a solid leg kick but Reynolds takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clam Digger.
Reynolds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds throws a head kick that Clam Digger semi-blocks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clam Digger throws a lazy body kick
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.

Clam Digger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clam Digger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Reynolds!
Our winner, Frank Reynolds, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Terrance Clam Digger was interviewed post fight and said 'Congrats on the big win! My manager is an idiot.'.