PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between King Reece (ranked 6680 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Spiagnu (ranked 6442 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.

Reece
vs
Spiagnu

170 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
149 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, King Reece!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Spiagnu!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiagnu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good shot there by Spiagnu.
Reece gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spiagnu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reece.

Reece rushes Spiagnu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Reece successfully pulls guard.
Spiagnu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spiagnu works over Reece with some ground and pound from guard.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiagnu throws a big elbow that misses.
Spiagnu trying to control the position from guard on top but Reece is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reece knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spiagnu on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reece working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spiagnu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spiagnu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reece keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiagnu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reece works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reece keeping moving, preventing Spiagnu from controlling successfully.
Spiagnu throws a big right hand that misses.
Spiagnu is in close to Reece's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Spiagnu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiagnu stands up over Reece, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reece trying to control the position here.
Spiagnu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reece controls Spiagnu momentarily but Spiagnu frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spiagnu lands a couple of elbows.
Reece striking off his back but it's not causing Spiagnu any problems.
Spiagnu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reece is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spiagnu is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reece wants to stand up but Spiagnu is controlling him.
Spiagnu working some strikes from top position.
Spiagnu trying to control but Reece is working from the bottom.
Reece wants to sweep but no luck.
Reece is breathing heavily.
Spiagnu 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.
Spiagnu wants to control from the top but Reece keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reece tries for a takedown but Spiagnu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spiagnu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spiagnu shoots in looking for a takedown. Reece tries to sprawl out of it but Spiagnu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reece manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King Reece seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reece shoots and misses
and Spiagnu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spiagnu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Reece is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiagnu's half guard.

Spiagnu looking for submissions off his back.
Spiagnu gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiagnu looking for a sweep. Not yet Spiagnu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Spiagnu dominated that round.
That's time! Reece's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spiagnu's corner calls for a 1-2. Spiagnu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Reece rushes Spiagnu and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reece as Spiagnu tries to tie him up.
Spiagnu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Reece is working for takedown but Spiagnu is calmly controlling the position for now.

Reece has hold of one of Spiagnu's legs. Spiagnu is fighting the takedown attempt but Reece gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spiagnu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reece doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Spiagnu is tightening it up a little... Reece has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Reece reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Reece taps out! Nice BJJ there by Spiagnu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brian Spiagnu!
Our winner, Brian Spiagnu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.