PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Genius Ree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Vics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Vics is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ree
vs
Vics

180 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Genius Ree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, La Vics!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ree fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vics is out of range.
Vics stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vics wants it to stay on the feet.
Ree tries to clinch there but Vics circles away.
Vics doesn't manage to clinch there - Ree circles away.

Vics rushes Ree and presses him up against the cage.
Ree tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vics misses with an elbow strike.
Vics with a knee to the head.

It looks like Genius Ree has been cut.
Ree avoids a wild elbow strike from Vics.

Ree works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ree is looking to advance position but Vics has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Vics stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ree lands with a slapping head kick.
Ree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vics paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ree swats away the attempt to clinch by Vics.
Vics tries to clinch up.

Vics fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ree, pushing him back against the cage.
Vics trying to land knees to the body.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ree is defending well for now.
Ree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ree looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genius Ree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ree tries to pull guard but Vics forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ree tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vics tries to land a knee to the head but Ree blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vics throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ree blocks it with crossed arms.
Ree goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vics prevents it.
Vics is pressed up against the cage. Ree has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vics down to the mat. Vics avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ree shoots in for a takedown but Vics shows good takedown defense.

Vics moves into the clinch.
Vics is pressed up against the cage. Ree has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vics down to the mat. Vics avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ree is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vics is looking to clinch.
Ree misses with a takedown

and Vics counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vics.
Vics lands a nice knee to the body.
Vics lands a knee to the head.
Vics trying to land knees to the body.
Ree wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Vics.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ree avoids it.
Vics crunches a lovely knee into Ree's ribcage.
Ree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ree takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vics lands a knee to the body.
Vics is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vics tries to land knees in the clinch but Ree avoids the damage to the body.
Ree blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ree avoiding damage as Vics throws knees to the body.
Vics is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vics misses with a knee strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ree managing to block the knees to the body from Vics.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ree - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vics smiles and moves away.
Ree throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ree keeps the fight on the outside.

Vics moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vics throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ree takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

La Vics dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Genius Ree's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ree gets tackled into the cage by Vics. Vics maintains the clinch.
Ree tries to pull guard but Vics won't allow it.
Ree has Vics pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vics manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ree drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Genius Ree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vics creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ree's defenses.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ree avoids it.
Ree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vics looking to throw knees to the head but Ree is blocking nicely.
Vics throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vics missing with knees to the body.
Vics lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vics working Ree over with knees to the body.
La Vics seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vics with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ree avoids it.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ree avoids it.
Vics throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vics tries a knee to the head but Ree blocks it.
Ree is trying to drag Vics to the mat but Vics just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vics misses with an elbow over the top.
Vics tries to land knees in the clinch but Ree avoids the damage to the body.
Ree takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ree tries to pull guard but Vics won't allow it.
Vics misses with a knee strike.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ree is defending well for now.
Vics misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ree.
Ree blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ree goes for a takedown attempt but Vics pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Genius Ree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Vics gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vics with a knee to the head.
Ree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vics smiles and moves away.

Vics closes the distance and pushes Ree back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vics gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Ree is rocked!
Vics lands a big knee to the head and Ree goes down! Vics pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). La Vics!