PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jebediah Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Fernando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eighties. Jebediah Reed has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Reed
vs
Fernando

193 cm
24
288 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

150 cm
23
263 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jebediah Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Fernando!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Fernando misses.
Reed scores with a nice strike.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.
Fernando walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Fernando misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Reed as he connects with a hook.
Jebediah Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernando pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Fernando tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reed finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fernando has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fernando there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
Fernando just misses with a punch to the body.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fernando has time to react.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Fernando misses
and Reed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reed scores with a jab. Fernando acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reed scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reed is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fernando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fernando eats them both and turns towards Reed to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Reed is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fernando takes one on the button.
Reed works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernando doesn't seem phased though.
Reed scores with a decent looking hook.
Fernando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reed bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fernando's head.
Fernando throws a leg kick
and Reed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reed scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fernando looks gassed!
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!
Reed scores with the left hand. Fernando knows he should have avoided that one.
Fernando swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Fernando gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reed cracks Fernando with an open hand slap.
Jab, jab by Reed - just one landing.

Reed has closed the distance and engaged Fernando in a clinch.
Reed digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Reed - that landed with a thud.
Reed digs a right hand underneath Fernando's ribcage. Fernando let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reed lands a body shot.
Fernando wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Reed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
Fernando is trying to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reed presses Fernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed has Fernando pushed against the cage.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Fernando taking a breather.
Fernando letting Reed take a breather here.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed avoiding damage.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Fernando is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Reed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed is pushing Fernando up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reed pushes Fernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Reed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Reed lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reed presses Fernando against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Reed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed leaning against his opponent.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reed is keeping busy.
Reed is struggling to control the position.
Fernando is pushing Reed up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right handed body shot lands from Reed.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernando is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fernando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reed lands with a left to the head.
Fernando taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Reed.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando trying to control the position but instead, Reed has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernando into the cage.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernando stalling in the clinch but Reed improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Fernando.
Reed lands with a cross.
Reed lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reed getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fernando walks into a left hand.
Reed scores with a hook to the body. Fernando takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reed.
Fernando throws a lazy head kick
and Fernando takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed lands a jab to the head.
Reed scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fernando takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Reed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fernando.
Fernando tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
Jebediah Reed is winning the standup battle so far.
Reed lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fernando gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dan Fernando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fernando lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fernando.
Fernando tried to score with a low kick but Reed checks it.
Reed checks a low kick from Fernando.
Reed cracks Fernando with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Reed blocks the leg kick.
Reed lands with a cross.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Reed swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fernando.
A low kick from Fernando misses
and Reed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fernando throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.

Reed closes the distance and pushes Fernando back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernando takes a shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Reed.
Reed slowing the pace effectively.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Reed.
Reed pushes Fernando back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
Stalling in the clinch from Reed.
Jebediah Reed has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reed lands a body punch.
Reed digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernando tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fernando takes a shot to the head.
Reed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reed as Fernando tries to tie him up.
Reed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernando can do to turn this around?
A short body shot lands from Reed as the two fighters clinch.
Reed lands a shot to the body.
Fernando being controlled against the cage.
Reed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernando looking to stall.
A right hand to the body from Reed.
Reed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Reed lands a shot to the body.
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fernando up against the cage.
Fernando looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed tries to work over Fernando's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fernando.
Reed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reed misses with a punch to the body.
Fernando is trying to maintain a safe position but Reed gets an underhook and turns Fernando into the cage.
Reed trying to control the position but instead, Fernando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reed into the cage.
Fernando pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando tries to stall but Reed uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Fernando.
Reed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big right from Fernando misses.
Reed scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fernando in his tracks.
Nice jab there from Reed.
The crowd cheers as Reed lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fernando doesn't seem phased though.
Reed moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernando.
A combination from Fernando does no damage.
Reed attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fernando throws a body kick the misses
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fernando scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fernando misses the body punch
letting Reed counter with a right hand.
Fernando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reed lands a two punch combo.
Reed tests Fernando's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernando throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.

Reed clinches up with Fernando and pushes him back against the cage.
Fernando displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reed up against the cage.
Reed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reed gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fernando avoiding damage.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reed effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Reed as the two fighters clinch.
Reed is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reed is keeping busy.
Fernando seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Fernando.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebediah Reed dominated that second round.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Fernando looking to slow down the pace here.
Fernando is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fernando walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice straight punches there by Reed. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reed.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Reed looks to land a combination. Fernando sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fernando with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reed to score with a decent uppercut.
Fernando throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Reed counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reed lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reed.
Reed dips to his left and cracks Fernando with an uppercut!

Reed has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Reed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Reed.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Good body shot from Reed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reed works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
Fernando being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Fernando is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reed is keeping busy.
Fernando taking a breather.
Reed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reed works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reed stalling in the clinch.
Fernando is trying to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reed scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fernando is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Reed as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Reed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reed lands a nice shot to the body.
Reed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fernando's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fernando or not.
Reed digs a right hand into Fernando's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fernando's gas tank.
Reed is leaning against Fernando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reed works on Fernando's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reed.
Reed lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fernando.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Reed.
Fernando taking a breather.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
Fernando is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reed lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Reed.
Reed lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernando is trying to maintain a safe position but Reed gets an underhook and turns Fernando into the cage.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernando backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fernando looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Fernando.

Reed rushes Fernando and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando avoiding damage.
Fernando is looking to control Reed's arms but Reed gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fernando has his back to the cage.
Reed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fernando looking to slow down the pace here.
Reed scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reed lands with a short shot to the head.
Fernando wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dan Fernando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernando trying to stall but Reed improves his position.
Reed trying to control the position but instead, Fernando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Reed into the cage.
Fernando trying to stall but Reed improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dan Fernando.
Reed lands the left hand.
Fernando throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reed closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fernando throws an overhand right that lands on Reed's shoulder, as Reed tries to avoid the shot.

Reed has Fernando up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Reed takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fernando wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
Jebediah Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reed - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jebediah Reed showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reed has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jebediah Reed!