PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seymour Guado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Reynolds
vs
Guado

187 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Reynolds !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Seymour Guado!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Guado.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Reynolds misses its intended target.

Reynolds forces Guado back against the cage and clinches.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guado backwards.
Guado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds 's elbow.
Guado throws a head punch that misses.
Guado throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Guado.
Guado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guado misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reynolds takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Guado misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds .
Reynolds holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reynolds 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Guado misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guado backwards.
Guado presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds controlling the action here for a moment.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
Guado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guado.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Guado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Guado up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Reynolds for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Reynolds .
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of Guado's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guado throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guado.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to land a combination. Guado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Guado scores with a shot to the body.
Reynolds walks into a stiff left hand from Guado.

Guado drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
Guado prevents a body shot from Reynolds .
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Guado.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Guado struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Guado effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reynolds - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Guado.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Guados head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reynolds trying to stall but Guado improves his position.
Maybe Reynolds would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Reynolds .
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Guado's shoulder, as Guado tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Guado shakes it off.

Guado drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
Good body shot from Reynolds .
Guado misses with some punches.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds lands a left hand.
Guado swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guado misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Reynolds dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Guado throws a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Guado finds it's way through Reynolds 's defenses.
Guado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds .
Nice jab there from Reynolds .
Guado displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guado lands with a cross.
Guado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Guado rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guado.
Guado swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guado blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Guado blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guado backwards.
Guado misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guado.
Guado misses with the head strike.
Guado presses Reynolds against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds .
Reynolds is looking to control Guado's arms but Guado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reynolds has his back to the cage.
Guado swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds is leaning against Guado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Guado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
Reynolds blocks a body shot from Guado.
Guado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynolds s head.
Guado can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Guado letting Reynolds take a breather here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds .
Guado working aggressively here.
Guado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Guado.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guado misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds 's elbow.
Guado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guado.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds .
Guado letting Reynolds take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Guado controls the action.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reynolds has Guado pressed against the cage.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Guado up against the cage.
Guado misses with some punches.
Reynolds lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guado backwards.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guado is keeping busy.
Reynolds misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guado.
Guado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds prevents a body shot from Guado.
Guado swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guado blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Guado fails to land.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Guado fails to land.
Reynolds wants to stall.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guado is working Reynolds over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seymour Guado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice jab there from Reynolds .

Reynolds instigates a clinch.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.

Guado drives through and clinches with Reynolds against the cage.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.
Guado misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Guado.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds .
Reynolds has Guado pushed against the cage.
Ray Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Guado lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
Guado misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guado.
Reynolds works on Guado's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reynolds effectively controlling the action here.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Guado blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Guado fails to land.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Guado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds 's elbow.
Guado tries to work over Reynolds 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Guado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guado throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Guado scores with a hook to the body.
Guado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds 's elbow.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds struggles to land a body shot inside as Guado controls his hands.
Guado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Guado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guado throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds .
Guado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Guado is keeping busy.
Guado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guado can't find room to land a body shot as Reynolds controls the action.
Guado blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds pushes Guado back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guado backwards.
Reynolds lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guado blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Reynolds .
Guado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guado misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands with a light punch inside.
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds .
Reynolds lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.

Guado is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guado scores with a hook to the body.
Reynolds controlling the action here for a moment.
Guado letting Reynolds take a breather here.
Reynolds controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds .
Guado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but Guado improves position.
Reynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Reynolds !