PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Street Fighter (ranked 241 p4p, 28 weight class) and Brando Reigns (ranked 591 p4p, 70 weight class). Fighter comes to the cage accompanied by You Know How I Do It. Reigns has chosen Tragedy as his entrance music. Street Fighter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brando Reigns's chin.

Fighter
vs
Reigns

175 cm
26
146 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

166 cm
26
154 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Street Fighter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brando Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Fighter. Fighter maintains the clinch.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Reigns manages to break the clinch.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Reigns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reigns is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fighter misses with a hook

and Reigns holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
Reigns misses with a punch on the inside.

Reigns decides to pull guard.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Reigns trying to control here.
Reigns taking some punishment here, with Fighter in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fighter slows the pace down in half guard.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigns is looking for a sweep. Fighter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fighter scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reigns is pressing down on Fighter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigns working a defensive guard here.
Fighter looking to sit in guard and control but Reigns gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fighter pulls Reigns in close to his closed guard and prevents Reigns from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fighter seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Fighter working a defensive guard here.
Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is trying to control the position but Reigns postures up.
Fighter being controlled here, momentarily.
Fighter is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Street Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Reigns tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Fighter blocks the leg kick.
Reigns connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fighter scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter looks to land a body kick but Reigns moved away.
Fighter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reigns on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fighter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Reigns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reigns connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fighter momentarily.
Reigns slips a jab from Fighter.
Fighter swings for the body but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns misses with a body kick.
Fighter digs a good hook to Reigns's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reigns misses with a hook. Fighter ducked under it nicely.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good work by Reigns as he checks the leg kick.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reigns ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Fighter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fighter scores with a sloppy right hand. Reigns should have avoided that one.
Reigns lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Reigns misses the shot to the body.
Fighter tried to counter with a leg kick but Reigns avoided it.
Fighter throws a hook but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reigns lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fighter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fighter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a stiff right hand.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigns manages to avoid it.
Reigns misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Reigns is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
An inside leg kick from Reigns misses.
Reigns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fighter. Reigns does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reigns can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a leg kick which misses Reigns's front leg but catches the back leg as Reigns tries to avoid it.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reigns.
Street Fighter is winning the standup battle so far.
Fighter lands an overhand right.
Fighter tries to clinch up but Reigns circles away and keeps his distance.
Fighter's corner calls for a 1-2. Fighter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reigns.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns throws a body kick.
Fighter throwing a counter right hand but Reigns manages to avoid it.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Reigns tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fighter is able to avoid easily.
Fighter throws a series of strikes that have Reigns backpedaling.
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!
Fighter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reigns punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter motions for Reigns to come forward. Fighter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fighter tries to clinch but Reigns moves out of range.
Reigns throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reigns slips under a jab from Fighter.
Reigns tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reigns connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
A solid body kick from Fighter.
A jab from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a hook
and Reigns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Fighter clinches.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns fails to pull guard.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reigns as Fighter tries to tie him up.
Reigns lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Reigns misses with a body punch.

Reigns pulls guard successfully.
Reigns is trying to control the position but Fighter postures up.
Fighter engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter forces his way into half guard.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.
Reigns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fighter is working away from the top position though.
Fighter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fighter looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fighter is thwarting Reigns's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter working Reigns over with strikes.
Reigns is not content to let Fighter control the position.
Fighter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reigns can do to turn this around?
Fighter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reigns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fighter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, if Fighter is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reigns throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the body from Fighter misses
and Reigns counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter thumps Reigns with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fighter, right into the meat.
Reigns avoids the head kick by Fighter.
Reigns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Reigns misses the target.
Reigns misses with a low kick as Fighter jumps back.
It looked like Fighter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reigns looks to land a right hand but Fighter moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Fighter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a leg kick but Reigns sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fighter checks a leg kick nicely.

Reigns tries to keep at a distance but Fighter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reigns working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Reigns jumps guard and drags Fighter to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Reigns is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fighter is aware though and is defending well.
Reigns bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fighter's guard.

Reigns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fighter is keeping the position for now.
Fighter seems keen to control Reigns's posture.
Reigns trying to control the position from guard on top but Fighter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reigns postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fighter is trying to maintain the position but Reigns is very close to passing his half guard.
Reigns trying to control the action but Fighter is working from the bottom.

Reigns seems to be looking for submissions.

Reigns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reigns is thwarting Fighter's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fighter is looking to control Reigns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fighter avoid being mounted?

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fighter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reigns on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fighter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt.
Reigns with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter lands the left hand.
Reigns fails with the takedown

and Fighter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Reigns misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Reigns fails to land.
Reigns tries for a takedown. No joy.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reigns lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reigns's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reigns.
Reigns tries to pull guard but Fighter won't allow it.

Fighter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reigns uses from the top position.
Reigns postures up.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Brando Reigns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigns wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Reigns is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Brando Reigns just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reigns.
Reigns drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fighter defends it well.
Reigns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a good cross that connects.
Fighter throws a body shot but no joy.
Reigns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Reigns.
Fighter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Reigns finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reigns.
Reigns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Fighter.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reigns moves away.
Fighter moves out of range as Reigns strikes.
Fighter throws the kick towards the body but Reigns avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fighter connects with a crisp jab.
Fighter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fighter doesn't manage to clinch there - Reigns circles away.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reigns.
A left lands for Fighter.
Reigns throws out a powerful jab.

Fighter closes the distance and pushes Reigns back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reigns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fighter smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Fighter misses the target.
Reigns blocks a jab.
Fighter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reigns.
Fighter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reigns just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reigns throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reigns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fighter lands with an overhand left.
Reigns connects with a right hand. Fighter shakes it off.
Street Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Reigns's ribs.
Reigns throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fighter scores with a hook.
Reigns digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter checks a low kick from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reigns has time to react.
Fighter scores with a jab. Reigns acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigns. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigns has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigns. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Fighter throws a shot from downtown. Reigns moves away and avoids it.
Reigns steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fighter tries to move into range but Reigns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Reigns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fighter lands a jab to the head.
Fighter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter throws an off balance right hand

and Reigns counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fighter!
You can see the frustration on Fighter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reigns throws an elbow but Fighter slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reigns takes a little break here. Fighter wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fighter can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reigns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Reigns goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fighter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reigns but great work by Fighter.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Fighter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reigns keeps working.
Reigns is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fighter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fighter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reigns trying to control but Fighter postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Street Fighter had his way with Brando Reigns in that round.
That's time! Fighter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Fighter is looking to clinch.
Fighter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Reigns misses.
Reigns's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fighter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Reigns is looking to score with low kicks.
Reigns checks the leg kick.
Reigns throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Reigns sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter looks for the body kick but Reigns saw that one coming.
Reigns looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Reigns is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Reigns rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter lands a jab.
Fighter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reigns. Reigns obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns lands a jab to the head.
Reigns throws a leg kick
and Fighter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Reigns.
Fighter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fighter throws a jab when Reigns was well out of range.
Reigns lands a slapping body shot.
Brando Reigns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fighter lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reigns! But no joy.
Fighter scores with a body shot.
Fighter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Reigns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Fighter. Beautiful body shot.
Street Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a big shot that misses.
Reigns moves forwards but Fighter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reigns looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Reigns misses with a hook.
Reigns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reigns scores with the left hand. Fighter knows he should have avoided that one.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch but Reigns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter tries to clinch up.

Fighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Reigns goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reigns stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fighter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reigns can turn it around.
Reigns jumps guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reigns struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter trying to stall but Reigns improves his position.
Reigns has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Reigns lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Fighter.
Reigns misses with some punches.
Reigns gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reigns fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fighter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reigns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Fighter tries a body shot but Reigns blocks it.
Reigns changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Street Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brando Reigns.
Reigns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reigns takes one to the chin there.
Fighter cracks Reigns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigns takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fighter defending well as Reigns loads up on a big left hand.
Fighter slips under a jab from Reigns.

And that's the end of the fight!
Street Fighter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Street Fighter!
Street Fighter is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Street Fighter gave a big smile as he said 'Hey, Mommie, let's dance; the only reason I signed with this org is to quiet your mouth. I'll be looking for you on the message boards.'.