PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alton Reynolds (ranked 4255 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Sebastian Laksfoss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Reynolds
vs
Laksfoss

225 cm
18
300
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
285
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alton Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Laksfoss!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laksfoss slips a jab from Reynolds.
Laksfoss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alton Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Laksfoss throws a counter combo.
Laksfoss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Sebastian Laksfoss has been cut.

Laksfoss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reynolds!

Laksfoss stands up.

Laksfoss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reynolds pushes Laksfoss off looking to stand but Laksfoss dives back in and keeps control.

Laksfoss gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Laksfoss throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by Laksfoss. Laksfoss maintains the clinch.

Laksfoss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Laksfoss clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laksfoss.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laksfoss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reynolds after a bit of a struggle.
Laksfoss is working for takedown but Reynolds is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laksfoss.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laksfoss wants a takedown but no success here.
Alton Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Laksfoss.

Laksfoss gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reynolds pushes Laksfoss off looking to stand but Laksfoss dives back in and keeps control.

Laksfoss decides to stand up.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Laksfoss throws a jab but it's blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds slips a jab from Laksfoss.

Laksfoss moves into the clinch.

Reynolds is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laksfoss is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reynolds to the mat. Reynolds regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds wants to stand up but Laksfoss is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds is working an open guard so Laksfoss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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 big right from Reynolds misses.
Laksfoss steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reynolds.
Reynolds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laksfoss's head.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Laksfoss's shoulder, as Laksfoss tries to avoid the shot.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Reynolds as he connects with a hook.

Laksfoss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reynolds sprawls well initially but Laksfoss persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Laksfoss stands up out of the half guard.
Reynolds throws an overhand right that lands on Laksfoss's shoulder, as Laksfoss tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Laksfoss.
Laksfoss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Laksfoss moved out of range.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.

Reynolds tries to sprawl but Laksfoss drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Laksfoss stands up out of the half guard.
Laksfoss lands a two punch combo.
Laksfoss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Laksfoss gets a takedown into half guard.
Reynolds pushes Laksfoss off but Laksfoss dives into side control.

Laksfoss decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Reynolds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laksfoss to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Laksfoss gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Laksfoss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.

Laksfoss moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Laksfoss turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Laksfoss manages to end up in side control.

Laksfoss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Laksfoss shoots in but no luck this time.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
Laksfoss slips under a jab.
Alton Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laksfoss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Laksfoss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.
Reynolds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reynolds lands a jab to the nose.
Reynolds seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laksfoss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reynolds pinned against the cage. Reynolds gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alton Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Laksfoss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Laksfoss ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.

Laksfoss moves into the clinch.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Laksfoss.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Laksfoss.
Laksfoss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laksfoss misses with a few strikes there.

Laksfoss changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reynolds is pushing Laksfoss's head away, looking to escape. Laksfoss manages to hold on to the position though.

Laksfoss stands up.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
And Laksfoss responds with a good body kick, but Reynolds manages to step out the way in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Laksfoss rushes Reynolds and presses him up against the cage.
Laksfoss is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reynolds is defending well.
Reynolds misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laksfoss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laksfoss has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reynolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alton Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Laksfoss.
Laksfoss is looking to take this one to the mat.

Laksfoss has Reynolds pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Laksfoss pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reynolds tumbling to the mat - Laksfoss dives into Reynolds's guard.
Laksfoss prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.

Laksfoss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
Laksfoss tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laksfoss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Laksfoss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Laksfoss should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Laksfoss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Laksfoss gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.

Laksfoss gets a clinch.

Laksfoss wants the takedown. Reynolds is fighting it off but Laksfoss persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Reynolds's guard against the cage.
Laksfoss prevents Reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Laksfoss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laksfoss misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Laksfoss sprawls and moves away.
Laksfoss slips under a jab.

Laksfoss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laksfoss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reynolds pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Laksfoss uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laksfoss looking for a takedown.
Laksfoss wants to take the fight to the mat but Reynolds manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laksfoss blocks an uppercut.
Laksfoss blocking some punches.

Laksfoss is trying to trip Reynolds. He has hold of a leg but Reynolds is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Laksfoss persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Laksfoss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reynolds's guard.
Sebastian Laksfoss has got the better of the ground game so far.

Laksfoss stands up and waves to Reynolds to follow him.
Reynolds looks to land a left hand but Laksfoss moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Reynolds.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Laksfoss.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Laksfoss in his tracks.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Laksfoss moves away and avoids it.
Laksfoss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds scores with a nice head shot.
Laksfoss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Laksfoss scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Laksfoss moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds is pressed up against the cage. Laksfoss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reynolds down to the mat. Reynolds avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laksfosss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Laksfoss defending well as Reynolds loads up on a big left hand.
Laksfoss ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.

Laksfoss closes the distance and clinches.

Laksfoss has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but Laksfoss manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Reynolds tries to kick Laksfoss off in order to stand up. Laksfoss Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Laksfoss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sebastian Laksfoss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Laksfoss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sebastian Laksfoss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laksfoss.

Laksfoss closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Laksfoss blocking some punches.

Laksfoss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Laksfoss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Laksfoss throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Laksfoss.
Laksfoss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Laksfoss closes the distance and clinches.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laksfoss drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reynolds pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reynolds connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laksfoss darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
Laksfoss blocks an uppercut.
Reynolds prevents the takedown attempt.
Laksfoss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alton Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Laksfoss.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Laksfoss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Laksfoss.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Laksfoss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds lands a jab to the head.

That has opened up Sebastian Laksfoss's cut even more.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Laksfoss throws out a counter right but Reynolds avoids it with no problem.
Laksfoss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Laksfoss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a hook. Laksfoss ducked under it nicely.
Laksfoss tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Reynolds as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reynolds, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laksfoss tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Laksfoss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynolds jabs Laksfoss right on the nose. Laksfoss blinks but takes it well.

The cut above Sebastian Laksfoss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laksfoss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Laksfoss closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Laksfoss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laksfoss somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Laksfoss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Laksfoss ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.

Laksfoss clinches with his opponent.

Laksfoss lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reynolds tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Laksfoss manages to move to mount!

Laksfoss stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laksfoss.
Reynolds feinted with a counter takedown.
Laksfoss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laksfoss tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laksfoss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laksfoss misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laksfoss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Laksfoss has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Laksfoss wants a takedown.
Reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Laksfoss.
Reynolds throws a punch but it's blocked by Laksfoss.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Laksfoss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laksfoss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alton Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a majority draw!