PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reem Khalid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Placencia's choice of entrance music: Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Anthony Placencia has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Reem Khalid's chin.

Khalid
vs
Placencia

170 cm
26
154 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reem Khalid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Placencia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Placencia fails with the takedown.
Khalid takes one to the chin there.
Placencia misses with a hook. Khalid ducked under it nicely.
Khalid tries to counter with a takedown but Placencia is quick to defend against it.
We've been hearing reports that Khalid has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Placencia gets caught flat footed, as Khalid shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Placencia working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khalid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khalid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Placencia keeping moving, preventing Khalid from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Placencia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Khalid advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Placencia actively working from the bottom here.
Placencia looks like he's trying to stand up.

Khalid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Placencia sees it coming and defends easily.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
Placencia tries to roll over but Khalid keeps him under control.
Khalid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Placencia has managed to free his arm - good work.
Khalid is trying to control. Placencia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khalid slows the pace down in half guard.

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Placencia tries to kick Khalid off but Khalid keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Khalid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Placencia tries to roll over but Khalid keeps him under control.
Placencia is looking to control Khalid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Placencia avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Placencia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Khalid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Placencia dives in for a single leg takedown but Khalid sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Khalid feinted with a counter takedown.
Placencia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Khalid.
Placencia throws a body punch but Khalid moves out of range.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Placencia throws a right hand that Khalid ducks under and follows up with a left that Khalid also avoids with ease.
Khalid tries to counter with a takedown but Placencia is quick to defend against it.
Khalid ducks under a wild hook from Placencia.
Khalid throwing a counter right hand but Placencia manages to avoid it.
Placencia darts in looking for a takedown but Khalid gets double underhooks and turns Placencia into the cage.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reem Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Placencia.
Placencia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Khalid checks it well.
Khalid appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Anthony Placencia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Khalid closes the distance and clinches.

Khalid has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Placencia is trying to keep an underhook but Khalid manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Khalid content to control rather than advance.
Khalid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Placencia shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Khalid pinned against the cage. Khalid gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khalid drops down looking for a counter takedown but Placencia sprawls and moves away.
Placencia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khalid changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Placencia has a takedown stuffed.
Reem Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Placencia.
Placencia fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalid attempts a counter takedown but Placencia avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalid slips a straight right by Placencia.
Placencia shoots for a takedown but Khalid saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Placencia is looking to clinch.
Khalid attempts a counter takedown but Placencia avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia misses with a body kick.

Khalid clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Placencia.
We've been informed that Placencia has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Placencia can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Khalid.
Khalid displaying some good clinch control by pressing Placencia up against the cage.
Khalid throws a head punch that misses.
Khalid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khalid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Placencia misses with a punch on the inside.
Khalid slows down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khalid.
Placencia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Placencia can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Placencia taking a breather.
Khalid throws a head punch that misses.
Placencia is trying to break the clinch but Khalid is controlling him.
Placencia is trying to pull guard but Khalid has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Placencia fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Placencia taking a breather.
Placencia blocks an uppercut.
Placencia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khalid is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khalid.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khalid takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Placencia is trying to break the clinch but Khalid has him pressed against the cage.
Khalid just leaning against Placencia, taking a breather.
Placencia misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Khalid fails to land.
Khalid gets underhooks to prevent Placencia's takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Placencia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Placencia tries for a takedown. No joy.
Khalid gets underhooks to prevent Placencia's takedown attempt.
Placencia is breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Placencia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khalid holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Khalid swings wildly with an uppercut but Placencia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khalid misses with a punch on the inside.

Khalid has picked Placencia up - he's going for a ride! Khalid dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Khalid lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Khalid is trying to work for a kimura but Placencia is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalid seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

Khalid is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Placencia as he works his way to full guard.
Placencia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khalid content to stall in guard here.
Khalid tries to free his leg and advance position but Placencia is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reem Khalid dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Placencia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khalid as he avoids it easily.

Placencia closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Khalid as Placencia tries to tie him up.
Khalid managing to block the knees to the body from Placencia.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Placencia takes a shot to the head.
Placencia blocks an uppercut.
Placencia blocking some punches.
Placencia letting Khalid take a breather here.
Placencia throws a punch but it's blocked by Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Placencia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Placencia is struggling to control the position.
Placencia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Khalid lands a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Placencia keeping moving, preventing Khalid from controlling successfully.
Khalid is really struggling to control Placencia but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Khalid working some strikes from top position.
Khalid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Placencia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalid postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khalid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Placencia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khalid defends well.
Placencia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalid is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Khalid drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Placencia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khalid has Placencia in his guard.

Placencia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Khalid is trying to keep Placencia in close.
Khalid working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Placencia.
Reem Khalid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalid preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Placencia looking to sit in guard and control but Khalid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Khalid trying to control the position from guard on top but Placencia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Placencia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Khalid is controlling him.
Anthony Placencia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalid with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Khalid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Placencia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalid has managed to get both his arms back between Placencia's legs - danger averted.

Placencia working for a triangle but Khalid defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Placencia had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Khalid defends it easily.
Khalid scoring with some ground and pound.
Khalid is pushing down on Placencia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Placencia is fighting to maintain full guard but Khalid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khalid is taking a breather. Placencia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Placencia looking for submissions off his back.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Reem Khalid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalid, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Reem Khalid!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Reem Khalid!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Reem Khalid!

Reem Khalid wins by unanimous decision!
Reem Khalid decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Anthony Placencia spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Train More Harder And Try To Push Myself To The Limit.'.