PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between sean reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Sangre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Sangre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

reynolds
vs
Sangre

195 cm
18
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, sean reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fernando Sangre!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sangre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming reynolds to the mat! reynolds manages to get full guard.
Sangre stops reynolds from standing up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

reynolds pushes Sangre off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

reynolds clinches.
Sangre tries for a takedown but reynolds manages to get underhooks.
Sangre takes an elbow to the temple.
Sangre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Sangre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Sangre. No joy for reynolds on that attempt.
Sangre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
reynolds lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid body kick from reynolds.
reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
reynolds plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sangre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten reynolds somewhat.
Sangre looks to clinch
and reynolds counters with a flying knee. Nice.
reynolds lands a head kick!
A head kick from reynolds lands but Sangre takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sangre misses with the head strike.
reynolds prevents Sangre from breaking the clinch.
reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sangre misses with a punch on the inside.
reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sangre's face.
Sangre jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Sangre gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
sean reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sangre.
Sangre moves in looking to clinch but reynolds pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sangre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. reynolds defends it nicely.
reynolds lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sangre will feel that in the morning.
reynolds throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick misses from reynolds.
Fernando Sangre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sangre scores with a body shot.
reynolds is breathing heavily.
No luck for Sangre with that takedown attempt.
Sangre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sangre tries to clinch there but reynolds circles away.

Sangre gets a takedown into half guard.
Sangre drops an elbow to the side of reynolds's head.

Sangre gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Sangre tries to clinch but reynolds is having none of it.
Sangre tries to bum rush reynolds with a series of wild strikes but reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sangre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around reynolds's waist but reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sangre off to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sangre has a takedown stuffed.
reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Sangre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sangre misses with a two punch combination.
Sangre misses with a series of wild punches.
Sangre wants to clinch.
reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sangre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. reynolds tries to avoid it but Sangre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag reynolds to the ground. reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sangre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sangre misses with a takedown attempt
and reynolds counters with a thumping low kick.
reynolds lands a head kick!
Sangre throws a combination. reynolds tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sangre.
Sangre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
reynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Sangre. Sangre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sangre takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sangre shoots in but reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sangre punishes reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Sangre. Those never looked like landing.
reynolds stuffs the takedown.
reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sangre is fending him off so far but reynolds persists. Nope, Sangre circles away and we're back to standing.
Sangre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sangre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sangre is looking to clinch but reynolds is avoiding it.
Sangre lands a nice hook to reynolds's body. reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sangre looks to land a combination. reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sangre shoots in but reynolds avoids the takedown attempt easily.
reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sangre has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown by Sangre or perhaps it was just good defense by reynolds which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Sangre.
Sangre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by reynolds.
Sangre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sangre is trying hard to land a takedown here. reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sangre shoots and misses
and reynolds counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
reynolds lands a head kick!
Sangre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but reynolds circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
reynolds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and reynolds wants it to stay on the feet.
Sangre lands a right hook to the body.
reynolds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sangre.
Sangre takes a kick to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sangre is defended easily by reynolds.
reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sangre.
reynolds stuffs the takedown.
Sangre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that sean reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sangre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten reynolds somewhat.
Sangre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. reynolds defends it nicely.
reynolds tries to bum rush Sangre with a series of wild strikes but Sangre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Sangre clinches up with reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sangre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sangre misses with a punch to the body.

Sangre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sangre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
reynolds wants to stand and escape but instead Sangre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sangre prevents reynolds from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sangre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sangre wants to control from the top but reynolds keeps moving.
Sangre won't allow reynolds to get back to his feet.

Sangre stands and steps away. reynolds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
sean reynolds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sangre fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but reynolds avoids it really well and circles away.

Sangre shoots in and bounces reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
reynolds is looking to stand up but Sangre isn't so interested in that idea.
Sangre with a nice head shot there.
reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sangre connects with a couple of short punches.
Sangre 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.
Sangre is looking to stand up but reynolds won't let him.
Sangre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sangre trying to control the position from guard on top but reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Sangre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sangre shoots in for a takedown but reynolds shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
sean reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sangre.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sangre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sangre tries to bum rush reynolds with a series of wild strikes but reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
reynolds throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
sean reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
reynolds throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sangre scores with a body shot.
Sangre tries to clinch but reynolds moves out of range.
Sangre looks to land a combination. reynolds sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
reynolds takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sangre throws a series of strikes that have reynolds backpedaling.
Sangre closes the distance and clinches up with reynolds, looking for a takedown. Sangre pushes reynolds against the cage but reynolds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sangre is trying hard to land a takedown here. reynolds sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Sangre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sangre shoots and misses

and reynolds moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sangre wants a takedown.
reynolds with a knee to the head.
reynolds lands a knee to the head.
reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sangre blocks it with crossed arms.
Sangre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sangre is trying to break free.
reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Sangre is blocking nicely.
Sangre wants to get back to striking at distance but reynolds won't allow it.
Sangre fails to pull the fight into his guard.
reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
reynolds tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sangre avoids it.
Sangre goes for a takedown in the clinch but reynolds prevents it.
Sangre is trying to maintain a safe position but reynolds gets an underhook and turns Sangre into the cage.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but Sangre blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by reynolds as Sangre tries to tie him up.
reynolds gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sangre.
reynolds scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sangre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sangre goes for a takedown in the clinch but reynolds prevents it.
reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sangre's face.
reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sangre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. reynolds smiles and moves away.
Sangre shoots in and drives through. reynolds sprawls well.
Nice shot lands for Sangre.
Good exchange - Sangre coming out on top.
reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sangre tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and reynolds counters with a big head kick but Sangre shrugs it off.
reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Sangre off balance momentarily.
Sangre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sangre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down reynolds rather than just go for the knockout.
Sangre lands a slapping body shot.
Sangre tries to close the distance and clinch but reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sangre wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Sangre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! reynolds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

reynolds takes a shot right to the bread basket.
reynolds throws a nice head kick!
Sangre takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sangre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sangre wants it to stay on the feet.
reynolds throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sangre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sangre scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sangre throws a right hand that reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that reynolds also avoids with ease.

reynolds clinches.
Sangre wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sangre looking for a takedown.
reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sangre jumps into guard, dragging reynolds to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
reynolds is looking to stand up but Sangre won't let him.
reynolds wants to stand and escape but instead Sangre has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sangre trying to control but reynolds is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
reynolds wants to stand and escape but Sangre is having none of it.
Sangre stands up over reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sangre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sangre trying to control the position from guard on top but reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
reynolds is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
reynolds keeping moving, preventing Sangre from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Fernando Sangre was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sangre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming reynolds to the mat! reynolds manages to get full guard.

Sangre gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sangre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and reynolds counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sangre is lucky that one didn't land flush.
reynolds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sangre eats them both and turns towards reynolds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sangre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and reynolds counters with a good, hard body kick but Sangre shrugs it off.
sean reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fernando Sangre.
Sangre fails to land the takedown.
Sangre scores with a nice head shot.
reynolds lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
reynolds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sangre.
Sangre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. reynolds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sangre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Sangre has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from reynolds.
reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Sangre moves out of range easily.
Sangre shoots in but no luck this time.
Sangre slaps away a takedown attempt from reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
reynolds plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sangre bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
reynolds pushes Sangre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sangre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sangre working the ground and pound.
Sangre wants to lay and pray for a moment but reynolds keeps working.
reynolds tries to escape but Sangre is in control.
Sangre trying to control the action but reynolds is working from the bottom.
reynolds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sangre is looking to take a break and control but reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
reynolds is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sangre trying to control the position but reynolds is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sangre scores with punches from side control.
Sangre wants to lay and pray for a moment but reynolds keeps working.
reynolds takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Sangre drags him back down.
reynolds bucks up and tries to throw Sangre off but instead Sangre has got his back!
Fernando Sangre has got the better of the ground game so far.
I would not like to be reynolds right now.
reynolds prevents Sangre from getting a body triangle.
reynolds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sangre is punishing reynolds with strikes - can he finish him?!
Sangre struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sangre is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Sangre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sangre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight for Fernando Sangre!
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight for Fernando Sangre!
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight for Fernando Sangre!

Fernando Sangre wins by unanimous decision!