PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Reynolds (ranked 4487 p4p, 3903 weight class) and Jimothy Halpert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Reynolds has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reynolds
vs
Halpert

191 cm
18
191
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
197
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimothy Halpert!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to clinch but Halpert moves out of range.
Halpert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Halpert enables Reynolds to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halpert manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halpert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.

Halpert looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halpert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halpert has passed into side control.
Halpert creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halpert stands up.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but Halpert shows good takedown defense.
Halpert is looking for the big counter here.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Donk. Halpert catches Reynolds right on the button with a cross.

Halpert gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Halpert has control of Reynolds's left arm, preventing Reynolds from doing any damage.
Reynolds won't allow Halpert to get back to his feet.
Reynolds looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halpert is pulling down on Reynolds's head to control his posture.
Halpert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reynolds manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halpert passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Halpert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halpert working the head and body with strikes.

Halpert is looking for a kimura here.
Halpert wants to free his trapped foot but Reynolds is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halpert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reynolds is just riding it out for now. Halpert eventually gives up the hold.
Reynolds wants to control but Halpert is keeping busy.
Halpert is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with Halpert in his half guard.
Halpert controlling the action here.
Halpert prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is working hard here to advance position.

Halpert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimothy Halpert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Halpert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Halpert shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Halpert from controlling successfully.
Halpert chips away with some ground and pound.
Halpert trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halpert pushing down on Reynolds's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reynolds tries to roll over but Halpert keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halpert is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halpert content to control rather than advance.
Halpert is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Jimothy Halpert has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halpert stalling.
Halpert is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halpert scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reynolds is looking to control Halpert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Halpert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Well, if Halpert 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.
Halpert winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds won't allow Halpert to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halpert is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halpert working Reynolds over with strikes.

Halpert decides to stand up.
Reynolds with a poor takedown

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

Halpert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Halpert is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Halpert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Reynolds gets caught napping as Halpert dives in and scores a takedown. Reynolds manages to retain guard.
Halpert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halpert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halpert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halpert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Halpert is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimothy Halpert 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Halpert has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Halpert is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Halpert decides to pull guard.
Reynolds being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Halpert has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Halpert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Halpert is controlling Reynolds's posture.

Halpert has his foot on Reynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reynolds works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Halpert gets the takedown into side control.
Reynolds tries to strike but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halpert cracks Reynolds with a big right hand but Reynolds just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Halpert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reynolds. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halpert asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halpert is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halpert scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Halpert stands up and beckons Reynolds to his feet.
Halpert looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halpert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Halpert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reynolds defends it nicely.
Tommy Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimothy Halpert.
Halpert doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.
Halpert looks for a takedown but Reynolds sprawls well.
Jimothy Halpert is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in for a double leg but Halpert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Halpert shoots in and gets a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Halpert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Halpert has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reynolds can't keep his opponent in guard - Halpert advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Reynolds is defending against the submission attempts here by Halpert.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimothy Halpert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halpert 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimothy Halpert!