PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numo Hissija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Natas Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hissija
vs
Reaper

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Numo Hissija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Natas Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper misses with a head kick.
Hissija showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reaper.
Hissija shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hissija tries for a takedown but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hissija fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numo Hissija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Reaper. No joy for Hissija on that attempt.

Reaper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reaper is looking to take a break and control but Hissija is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reaper is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reaper not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reaper 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.
Reaper is nestled in close to Hissija, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hissija is trying to maintain the position but Reaper is very close to passing his half guard.
Hissija taking some punishment here, with Reaper in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hissija actively working from the bottom here.
Reaper working Hissija over with strikes.
Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hissija keeps working.
Hissija is trying to control but can't.
Reaper prevents Hissija from standing back up.
Hissija is breathing heavily.
Hissija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reaper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hissija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hissija on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Reaper has eaten all the pies!

Hissija kicks Reaper off and gets back to his feet.
Hissija fails in his attempt to clinch.

Reaper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reaper lands in his opponent's guard.
Reaper trying to control but Hissija is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper connects with a couple of short punches.
Reaper is looking to work some ground and pound but Hissija has wrist control.
Hissija working a defensive guard here.
Reaper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reaper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Reaper works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reaper keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hissija has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reaper is working away from the top position though.

Reaper decides to return to a standing position.
Hissija shoots and misses

and Reaper counters with a takedown into side control.
Hissija is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Reaper asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hissija looks to move to half guard but instead Reaper has passed into mount! Damn!
Hissija regains half guard.
Reaper slows the pace down in half guard.
Hissija tries to get to full guard but Reaper has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hissija is working hard here to advance position.
Reaper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Reaper decides to stand up.
Reaper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hissija.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Hissija avoids nicely.
Hissija misses with a takedown

so Reaper counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hissija trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reaper connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natas Reaper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Reaper misses with a body kick.
Reaper misses with the combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.

Reaper scores a takedown into full mount!
Hissija tries to lock up and control but Reaper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Hissija bucks up and throws Reaper to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!

Hissija has managed to clinch.
Reaper taking a breather.
Hissija wants a takedown but no success here.
Reaper slowing the pace effectively.
Hissija fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hissija drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reaper pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Numo Hissija. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reaper throws a right and a left that Hissija avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hissija shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reaper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hissija misses with a takedown
and Reaper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hissija with a poor takedown

and Reaper decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hissija's guard.
Hissija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hissija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reaper trying to control but Hissija is working from the bottom.
Hissija will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hissija is on top in guard.
Reaper is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Natas Reaper has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper controls Hissija momentarily but Hissija frees himself.
Reaper controlling the position.
Hissija's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hissija trying to control the position from guard on top but Reaper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Hissija is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reaper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reaper has escaped and now he's on top!
Hissija controls Reaper momentarily but Reaper frees himself.
Reaper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Hissija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hissija looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reaper not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reaper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hissija keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.

Despite being in the dominant position, Natas Reaper just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hissija tries to clinch up

and Reaper counters with a single leg into guard. Hissija didn't expect that.
Reaper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hissija looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reaper slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hissija.
Reaper blocks the strikes from Hissija.
Hissija trying to control but Reaper postures up.

Reaper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hissija defends it well.
Hissija is controlling Reaper's trapped leg to prevent Reaper from advancing to side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reaper is keen to just control but Hissija is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Natas Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Hissija wants to clinch up but Reaper keeps it at a distance.

Hissija looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reaper is on top in guard.
Hissija wants to stand and escape but Reaper is having none of it.
Hissija keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Reaper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hissija keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hissija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reaper manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hissija scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hissija won't allow Reaper to sweep him here.

Hissija thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Reaper trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Reaper looking to control.
Hissija trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reaper has momentary wrist control but Hissija slips an elbow through the middle.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hissija tries to clinch up but Reaper circles away and keeps his distance.
Reaper circles away from the clinch attempt

and Reaper counters with a shoot takedown. Hissija fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper won't allow Hissija to sweep him here.
Reaper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hissija throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Reaper won't allow Hissija to get back to his feet.
Hissija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reaper tries to free his leg and advance position but Hissija is retaining full guard.
Hissija keeping moving, preventing Reaper from controlling successfully.
Reaper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reaper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hissija to the mat! Hissija manages to get full guard.
Hissija looking to control.
Reaper lands a couple of elbows.
Natas Reaper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reaper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hissija tries to strike from the bottom.
Reaper tries to stand but Hissija is controlling from the bottom.
Hissija trying to keep a closed guard but Reaper is proving a slippery customer.
Reaper is stalling in the full guard.
Reaper with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reaper shoots in for a takedown but Hissija shows good takedown defense.

Hissija drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hissija lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reaper down.
Reaper regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hissija uses his free foot to push down on Reaper's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Reaper.
Reaper tries to hold on but Hissija pushes him away.

Reaper defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hissija.
Reaper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hissija landing punches.
Reaper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hissija working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Numo Hissija has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hissija has hold of Reaper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reaper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Natas Reaper.
Well Reaper 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Natas Reaper!