PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Geisler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Geisler
vs
McReynolds

199 cm
16
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Instinct

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Otto Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel McReynolds!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McReynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McReynolds shoots in looking for a takedown but Geisler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McReynolds's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Geisler keeps the fight on the outside.
Geisler swings widly with a right hand

and McReynolds counters with a crisp one two that drops Geisler! McReynolds thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Geisler to his feet! Geisler is in big trouble!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that McReynolds 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.
Geisler scores with the left hand. McReynolds knows he should have avoided that one.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Geisler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geisler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McReynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Geisler.
McReynolds wants to clinch up but Geisler keeps it at a distance.
Jab, jab by Geisler - just one landing.
McReynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Geisler, looking for a takedown. McReynolds pushes Geisler against the cage but Geisler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Geisler misses with an uppercut. McReynolds saw that one coming.
McReynolds defending well as Geisler loads up on a big left hand.
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!

McReynolds has taken the fight to the clinch.

Geisler manages to break the clinch.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Geisler looks to land a left hand but McReynolds moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Geisler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McReynolds.
Otto Geisler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel McReynolds.
McReynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Geisler walks into a jab.
McReynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geisler.
Geisler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McReynolds.
McReynolds closes the distance and clinches up with Geisler, looking for a takedown. McReynolds pushes Geisler against the cage but Geisler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Geisler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Geisler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McReynolds throws a series of punches but Geisler avoids them all with ease.
McReynolds fails to land the takedown.
Geisler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McReynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McReynolds raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Geisler moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Geisler on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler working aggressively here.
Geisler misses with the head strike.
Geisler misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McReynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geisler lands a nice uppercut.
McReynolds prevents a body shot from Geisler.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but McReynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.

McReynolds drags the fight down to the ground.
Geisler sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds 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.
McReynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McReynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geisler keeps working.
McReynolds tries to pass the half guard into mount. Geisler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McReynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Geisler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Geisler is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Geisler is staying active underneath McReynolds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Geisler pushes McReynolds off and gets back to his feet.
Geisler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McReynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Geisler misses with a hook
and McReynolds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McReynolds slips under a jab from Geisler.
McReynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Geisler.
McReynolds darts in looking for a takedown but Geisler gets double underhooks and turns McReynolds into the cage.
Geisler misses the jab.
McReynolds throws a wild body kick that Geisler sees coming a mile off.
McReynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Geisler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McReynolds.

Geisler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geisler is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Geisler scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Geisler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Geisler looks to land a right hand but McReynolds moved out of range.
Geisler throws a sloppy head kick and McReynolds moves out of range easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown but Geisler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Geisler swats away the attempt to clinch by McReynolds.
Geisler throws a hook but McReynolds avoids it easily.
Geisler sets himself, and McReynolds steps forward looking for the clinch! Geisler avoids it this time.
McReynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geisler.
Geisler misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from McReynolds.
Geisler is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Geisler missing with a left hand there. McReynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
McReynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler stuffs the takedown attempt from McReynolds. McReynolds gets slowly back to his feet.
Geisler scores with a jab. McReynolds acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Geisler throws a lazy right hand but McReynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McReynolds shoots in but no luck this time.
Otto Geisler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel McReynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
A big right from McReynolds misses.
Geisler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geisler takes a swing at McReynolds's ribcage but misses.

Geisler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McReynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but McReynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geisler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Geisler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
McReynolds wants to break the clinch but can't.
Geisler swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Geisler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geisler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McReynolds.
Geisler throws a hook to the side of McReynolds's head but McReynolds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McReynolds lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Otto Geisler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds is looking to clinch.
McReynolds throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Geisler's waist but Geisler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McReynolds off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Geisler. McReynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geisler looks to land a right hand but McReynolds moved out of range.
Otto Geisler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McReynolds slips a jab from Geisler.
Geisler avoids the head kick by McReynolds.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Geisler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McReynolds can do to turn this around?
McReynolds is breathing heavily.
Geisler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Geisler throws a jab when McReynolds was well out of range.
Geisler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Otto Geisler is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geisler misses with a hook.
McReynolds unleashes a big counter combination but Geisler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A jab from Geisler misses.
McReynolds defending well as Geisler loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from McReynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Geisler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Geisler lands a hook to the side of the head.

Geisler breaks the clinch.
A big right from Geisler misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geisler throws a jab when McReynolds was well out of range.
Geisler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McReynolds stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McReynolds ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
Geisler works McReynolds's body with a nice hook.
Geisler misses with a hook
and McReynolds counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Geisler throws a hook but McReynolds avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on McReynolds's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geisler throws a combination that misses
and McReynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geisler but Geisler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Geisler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McReynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Geisler throws a looping overhand right but McReynolds ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McReynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Samuel McReynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds shoots in looking for a takedown. Geisler tries to sprawl out of it but McReynolds keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Geisler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geisler throws a shot from downtown. McReynolds moves away and avoids it.
Geisler clobbers McReynolds with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Geisler misses the jab.
McReynolds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Geisler as he jumps to the side.
Geisler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McReynolds staying out of range there.
McReynolds slips a straight right by Geisler.
McReynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McReynolds goes for a double leg but Geisler avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Geisler continues to drive forward.
A cross from Geisler lands.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on McReynolds's shoulder, as McReynolds tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otto Geisler dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Geisler lands a jab to the head.
Geisler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Geisler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McReynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Geisler.
Geisler sets himself, and McReynolds steps forward looking for the clinch! Geisler avoids it this time.
Geisler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McReynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McReynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
McReynolds replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Geisler blocks it well.
Geisler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McReynolds.
McReynolds closes this distance looking for a takedown but Geisler circles away.
McReynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McReynolds tests Geisler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geisler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Geisler moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcReynolds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

McReynolds has closed the distance and engaged Geisler in a clinch.
McReynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Geisler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McReynolds goes for a takedown in the clinch but Geisler prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geisler throws a head punch that misses.
McReynolds wants to get back to striking at distance but Geisler won't allow it.
McReynolds blocks an uppercut.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Geisler manages to break the clinch.
Geisler throws a jab but it's blocked by McReynolds.
McReynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
McReynolds feints a jab promting Geisler to slip. McReynolds then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Geisler slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Geisler throws the left hand but McReynolds avoids the punch easily.
Geisler missing with a left hand there. McReynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Geisler gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Geisler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Geisler stops a takedown attempt from McReynolds.
Otto Geisler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel McReynolds.
Geisler fails to pull guard.
Geisler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Geisler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Geisler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geisler throws a poor cross that misses
and McReynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Geisler swings widly with a right hand
and McReynolds counters with a one-two to the body.
Otto Geisler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Geisler throws a body shot but no joy.
Geisler thows a left - swing and a miss!
McReynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geisler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Geisler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McReynolds slips a jab from Geisler.
McReynolds fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler throws the left hand but McReynolds avoids the punch easily.
Geisler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McReynolds.
McReynolds misses with a head kick.
McReynolds walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Geisler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McReynolds.
Geisler missing with a left hand there. McReynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geisler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geisler looks to score with a jab to the body but McReynolds is just out of range.

Geisler takes the fight into the clinch.
McReynolds tries to pull guard but Geisler holds him up against the cage and eventually McReynolds drops back down to his feet.
McReynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McReynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
Geisler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Geisler misses with a punch on the inside.
Geisler can't find room to land a body shot as McReynolds controls the action.
McReynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but Geisler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Geisler throws a jab when McReynolds was well out of range.
Geisler lands with an overhand left.
McReynolds looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Geisler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McReynolds is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geisler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samuel McReynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otto Geisler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geisler, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto Geisler!