PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanny Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lanny Simmons has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Simmons
vs
Reynolds

216 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 Hilo, Lanny Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Reynolds blocks a head kick by Simmons.
Reynolds is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Simmons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reynolds defends well and Simmons ends up having to push Reynolds into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simmons thinks about countering with a head kick.
Reynolds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simmons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reynolds drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Reynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds throws a strike but Simmons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Reynolds is looking to sweep but instead, Simmons has passed into half guard.
Reynolds preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons working Reynolds over with strikes.
Reynolds trying to control but Simmons postures up.

Simmons is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Reynolds still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Reynolds has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Simmons is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.

Simmons is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reynolds pulls his head out easily.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simmons tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Simmons really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Simmons is breathing heavily.
Simmons pushes Reynolds off looking to stand but Reynolds dives back in and keeps control.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simmons to regain full guard.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Reynolds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Reynolds misses with the body kick

and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Simmons.

Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.

Simmons manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Reynolds misses with a head kick.
Simmons tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reynolds manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lanny Simmons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches up with Reynolds, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes Reynolds against the cage but Reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Reynolds is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Simmons regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reynolds's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reynolds.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reynolds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to land a strike but Simmons avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Simmons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simmons can't keep his opponent in guard - Reynolds advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura but Simmons is defending well.
Reynolds sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simmons defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Reynolds wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reynolds is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Reynolds is working for a submission of some sort.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Simmons's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Reynolds.
Reynolds prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Simmons to regain full guard.
Simmons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Simmons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Some wild striking there from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick

and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reynolds!
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.
Reynolds taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons working the ground and pound but Reynolds is defending the strikes.
Reynolds tries to improve position but can't.
Simmons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simmons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simmons landing strikes.
Reynolds striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Simmons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simmons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reynolds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simmons postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Reynolds wants to control but Simmons postures up.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Simmons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Reynolds throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Simmons with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Simmons misses with a takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a two punch combo.
Simmons with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reynolds counters with a series of strikes. Simmons will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynolds fails to land with a series of punches.
Simmons avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lanny Simmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alex Reynolds is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alex Reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lanny Simmons.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

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