PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Reach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Thory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reach might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rich Like Me. Thory comes into a darkened arena with his song building. It's a fight kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Reach
vs
Thory

195 cm
29
189 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

188 cm
29
197 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Reach!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vic Thory!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reach missing with a left hand there. Thory was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.
Reach connects with a body shot.
Reach looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reach is looking to score with low kicks.
Thory pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reach is out of range and Thory settles back down.
Thory looks to score with a jab to the body but Reach is just out of range.
Thory cracks a nice hook into Reach's ribs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Thory has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory moves away from the strike by Reach.
Johnny Reach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thory throws a combination that misses
and Reach counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reach works Thory's body with a nice hook.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reach moves away.
Reach misses the jab.
Reach avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Thory misses

and Reach counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reach.
Thory lands a shoulder strike.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
Reach working aggressively here.

Thory pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thory cracks a nice hook into Reach's ribs.
Reach throws a leg kick that is checked
and Thory counters with a nice body shot.
Thory scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Thory does it's job there.
Thory lands with a nice body kick.
Thory is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Reach rather than just go for the knockout.

Thory fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reach, pushing him back against the cage.
Reach looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thory lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reach backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thory takes a shot to the head.
Thory scores with a hook to the body.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thory tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thory pushes Reach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Reach lands a body shot.
Thory lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reach is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reach lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reach lands a hook that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Reach blocks a body shot from Thory.
Reach pushes off an throws an elbow but Thory leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reach misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach cracks Thory with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Thory - that landed with a thud.
Thory missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Reach.
A short body shot lands from Thory as the two fighters clinch.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory blocks an elbow strike from Reach.
Thory lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Thory blocks an elbow strike.
Reach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reach gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thory misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Reach as the two fighters clinch.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
A body shot lands from Thory.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thory can't find room to land a body shot as Reach controls the action.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thory lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reach.
Thory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reach lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
Reach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Thory.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vic Thory will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big left from Thory misses.
Thory looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
Thory looks to land a right hand but Reach moved out of range.
Reach misses with a head kick.
Thory throws out a leg kick but Reach moves out of range and Thory only half commits.
Thory misses the body punch
enabling Reach to counter with a crisp jab.
Thory is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vic Thory seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crunch! Reach slams his shin into Thory's torso.
Thory shoots in but no luck this time.
Thory pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thory throws a body kick that misses
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reach comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Reach throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reach throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thory on the side of the head.
Reach pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thory is out of range and Reach settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thory! But no joy.

Reach has Thory up against the cage in a clinch.
Thory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach tries to work over Thory's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach working aggressively here.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory blocks an elbow strike.
Thory misses with an elbow strike.
Good body shot from Thory.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Reach works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reach swings wildly with an uppercut but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Thory controls the action.
Johnny Reach has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reach throws an elbow that misses.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach lands with a right to the head.
Thory tries a body shot but Reach blocks it.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Thory.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reach misses with some punches.
Thory throws a punch but it's blocked by Reach.
Reach using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thory has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thory works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reach lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thory backwards.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Reach.
Thory blocks a body shot from Reach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
A short left from Reach.

Thory breaks from the clinch.
Thory digs a good body shot into Reach's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory shoots in and drives through. Reach sprawls well.
Johnny Reach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Thory.
Reach moves out of range as Thory throws a body kick.
Reach uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thory.
Thory throws a shot from downtown. Reach moves away and avoids it.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reach.
Reach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thory connects with a right hand. Reach shakes it off.
Reach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reach tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thory throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reach counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Thory 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thory throws a hook to the side of Reach's head but Reach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reach throws out a leg kick but Thory moves out of range and Reach only half commits.
Thory throws a poor cross that misses
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Reach tenderised Thory's leg. Thory is trying to keep his angry face on.
Reach moves away from the strike by Thory.
Reach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Reach.
Reach swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thory.
Thory throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thory throws a series of punches but Reach moves out of range.
Reach throws a poor cross that misses
and Thory counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reach motions for Thory to come forward. Reach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thory is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reach with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thory ducks right into an uppercut from Reach.
Reach misses with an uppercut. Thory saw that one coming.
Reach misses with a wild body shot.
Thory moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thory throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reach tries to land a leg kick but Thory saw it coming and moves away.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reach sizes up Thory with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thory wants to land a leg kick but Reach is out of range.
Thory swings widly with a right hand
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thory takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reach throws a jab but it's blocked by Thory.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reach looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reach takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thory moves away.
Reach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thory let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

Thory closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reach working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thory works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reach scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thory throws an elbow but misses.
Reach misses with a punch to the body.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thory lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reach obliges.
Thory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach presses Thory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Reach.
Reach controlling the action here for a moment.
Reach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reach will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thory up against the cage.
Reach lands a shoulder strike.
Reach lands with a left to the head.
Reach misses with an elbow over the top.
Thory lands a body shot.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reach fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory swings wildly with an uppercut but Reach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thory's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Thory tries to throw a body punch but Reach avoids it by throwing Thory back against the cage.
Reach is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reach is trying to stall.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thory has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reach's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Reach clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reach swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Thory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thory stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reach.
Reach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thory.
Reach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thory throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reach seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Reach lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thory's sensitive parts.
Reach misses with a left hand
and Thory counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reach changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Reach's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thory under the eye.
Reach connects with a crisp jab.
Reach blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach throws a body shot but no joy.
Thory takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thory scores with the left hand. Reach knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Thory.
Reach throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thory's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reach.
A swing and a miss from Thory.
Reach misses with an uppercut.
Thory throws a hook but Reach blocks it.
Reach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thory just manages to avoid it.
Reach takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A swing and a miss from Reach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thory keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reach throws a body kick that misses.
Thory is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reach.
Reach misses with a hook. Thory ducked under it nicely.
Reach misses with a left hand
and Thory counters with a leg kick.
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!
Reach thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reach just misses with a punch to the body.
And Thory responds with a good body kick, but Reach manages to step out the way in time.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thory.
Thory shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reach as he jumps to the side.
Reach misses with a left hand
letting Thory counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reach.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thory.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reach moves away.
Reach is looking to counter with a body kick.
Reach jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reach takes a swing at Thory's ribcage but misses.
Reach throws a leg kick but Thory sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thory appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Reach lands a nice shot to the body.

Thory rushes Reach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reach tries to throw a body punch but Thory avoids it by throwing Reach back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reach creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thory scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thory misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reach doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thory's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Reach can't find room to land a body shot as Thory controls the action.
Reach tries a body shot but Thory blocks it.
Reach lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!

Thory escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reach lands with a kick to the ribs.

Thory closes the distance and pushes Reach back into the cage.
Reach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thory misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thory softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reach prevents a body shot from Thory.
Thory misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thory.
Reach throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Johnny Reach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vic Thory's cut.
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!

Reach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thory.
Thory throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Reach tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thory wants to counter the offense by Reach and move into the clinch position.
Thory connects with a single shot there.
Reach swings widly with a right hand
and Thory counters with a thumping low kick.
Thory looks to land a left hand but Reach moved out of range nicely.
Reach misses with a leg kick
and Thory counters with a slapping leg kick.
Reach misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thory appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thory misses with a low kick.
Thory misses with a straight left.
Reach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thory.
Thory keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reach swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reach lands with a hook. Thory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reach cracks Thory with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thory checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Thory on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Reach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reach.
Reach is looking to score with low kicks.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.
Thory throws a jab when Reach was well out of range.
Reach fires out a quick counter leg kick but Thory just manages to avoid it.
Thory throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reach throws an overhand right that lands on Thory's shoulder, as Thory tries to avoid the shot.
Thory just misses with a punch to the body.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reach manages to avoid it.
Thory fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Reach throws a leg kick but Thory sees it coming and moves out of range.
Thory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reach is able to avoid easily.
Reach throws out a loose jab but Thory uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thory flicks out a counter leg kick but Reach steps away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thory.
Reach looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Thory. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Thory looks to land a body kick but Reach moved away.
Thory throws a body punch but Reach moves out of range.
Reach seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reach moves forwards but Thory connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Thory blocks the low kick.
Reach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thory.
Reach fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reach is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnny Reach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thory misses with a shot to the body
and Reach counters with a nice uppercut.
Reach throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reach with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reach scores with the left hand. Thory knows he should have avoided that one.
Thory waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reach.
Reach appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thory jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Thory. That snapped Reach's head back.
Thory has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Reach catches Thory right on the button with a cross.
Johnny Reach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thory scores with a jab to the body.
Vic Thory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reach is able to avoid easily.
Reach looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thory only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reach moves away.
Reach jabs at Thory's body.
Reach bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reach thuds his right hand into Thory's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Thory has closed the distance and engaged Reach in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vic Thory.
Well Reach 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:45
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Reach!
Johnny Reach retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Reach thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.