PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Georgiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reyes
vs
Georgiev

162 cm
18
346 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Morgan Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Georgiev!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Georgiev dives in and scores a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Georgiev.
Reyes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Georgiev is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Georgiev defends it easily.

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

Reyes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev 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.
Georgiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Georgiev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Georgiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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.

Reyes has his foot on Georgiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Georgiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Reyes wants to stand and escape but Georgiev is having none of it.

Georgiev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reyes, up you get!

Georgiev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Georgiev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Georgiev tries to free his leg and advance position but Reyes is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking to stand up but Georgiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Georgiev trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Georgiev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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

Georgiev stands up from Reyes's guard - Georgiev perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Reyes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Georgiev has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Reyes is on him like a limpet, forcing Georgiev back against the cage.
Reyes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Georgiev is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reyes is defending well for now.

Georgiev successfully pulls guard.
Georgiev trying to control the position here.

Georgiev pushes Reyes off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Georgiev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reyes moves out of range as Georgiev throws a body kick.
Reyes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Georgiev avoids it really well and circles away.

Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Georgiev showed some decent athleticism there.
Georgiev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes is trying to escape back to his feet but Georgiev uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes dodges the ground and pound from Georgiev.
Georgiev controlling the position from side mount.
Ivan Georgiev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Georgiev has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Georgiev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Georgiev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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.
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet.

Georgiev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reyes defending against the ground and pound.
Reyes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Georgiev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Georgiev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Reyes will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reyes is trying to improve his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Reyes avoids it.
Ivan Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Georgiev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Georgiev lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Georgiev 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.
Georgiev trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Georgiev pushes down on Reyes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes is staying active underneath Georgiev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Georgiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reyes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Georgiev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reyes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reyes is wriggling around but Georgiev manages to pass to half guard.

Georgiev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Georgiev prevents Reyes from improving his position.
Reyes is trying to stand up here but Georgiev is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Georgiev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Georgiev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Georgiev stands up and beckons Reyes to join him on the feet.

Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reyes!
Georgiev prevents Reyes from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here as Georgiev stalls from top position.

Georgiev stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Georgiev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Georgiev just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reyes is pushing Georgiev's head away, looking to escape. Georgiev manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Georgiev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Reyes trying to remain calm as Georgiev controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Georgiev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reyes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Georgiev but great work by Reyes.
Georgiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Georgiev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Georgiev is looking to get back to is feet but Reyes passes into side control.
Georgiev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Georgiev is positioning himself well to prevent Reyes advancing to mount.
Georgiev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reyes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reyes's back!
Georgiev controls the position.
Georgiev missing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes covering up well and avoiding damage.
Good control from Georgiev.

Georgiev looking to break Reyes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reyes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Georgiev will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet but Georgiev has full control of the position and if anything, Reyes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Georgiev misses with a punch to the head.
Morgan Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Georgiev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Georgiev biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Georgiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Georgiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Georgiev!