PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert DeWebb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Reynolds told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

DeWebb
vs
Reynolds

180 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert DeWebb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids the head kick by DeWebb.
DeWebb avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
DeWebb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds connects with a jab.
Reynolds tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeWebb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

DeWebb has closed the distance and engaged Reynolds in a clinch.
Reynolds drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeWebb pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeWebb throws a head kick that misses

and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeWebb keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds wanted to stand there but DeWebb had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeWebb is working an open guard so Reynolds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeWebb. That one must have hurt.
Reynolds takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DeWebb tries to clinch but Reynolds is having none of it.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but DeWebb shows good takedown defense.
DeWebb throws a sloppy head kick and Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeWebb scores with a head kick.
Robert DeWebb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeWebb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeWebb misses with the body kick
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt

and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looking to sit in guard and control but DeWebb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
DeWebb won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
DeWebb wants to get up but he can't break Reynolds's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

DeWebb stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Robert DeWebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.
DeWebb tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and DeWebb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeWebb tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Reynolds.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reynolds can't get the takedown.
DeWebb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reynolds has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds can't break the clinch.
Reynolds drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Reynolds works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but DeWebb is working from the bottom.

DeWebb kicks Reynolds off and gets to his feet.
DeWebb misses with a body punch

and Reynolds counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for DeWebb!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds unloads with some shots from mount but DeWebb bucks and avoids them well.
Reynolds avoids the attempt from DeWebb to control.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds looking to control but DeWebb is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Reynolds looking to slow down the pace here.
DeWebb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.

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

DeWebb rushes Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.

DeWebb breaks from the clinch.
DeWebb throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from DeWebb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeWebb moves into the clinch successfully.
DeWebb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reynolds avoiding damage as DeWebb throws knees to the body.
Reynolds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeWebb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeWebb misses with a knee strike.
Reynolds wants a takedown but no success here.
DeWebb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds taking a breather.

DeWebb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
DeWebb tries to clinch

and Reynolds counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
DeWebb wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
DeWebb can't break the clinch.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robert DeWebb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Reynolds.

DeWebb clinches.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeWebb managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch but DeWebb improves position.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. DeWebb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeps control of DeWebb as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Reynolds breaks the clinch.
DeWebb throws a nice head kick!
DeWebb moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to clinch but DeWebb moves away
and DeWebb counters with a good low kick that Reynolds was not able to check.
Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeWebb counters with a head kick. That will keep Reynolds thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reynolds blocks a head kick by DeWebb.
Reynolds works over DeWebb's head and body with a nice combination.
DeWebb wants to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a left and a right that stings DeWebb.
Some wild striking there from DeWebb.
DeWebb with a hook.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds closes the distance but DeWebb moves to the side
and DeWebb counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reynolds is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds slips a jab and a cross from DeWebb.
Reynolds tries to clinch up but DeWebb circles away and keeps his distance.
DeWebb doesn't manage to clinch there - Reynolds circles away.

Reynolds shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reynolds was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Reynolds looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds throwing strikes here but DeWebb is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now DeWebb is on top in guard.

DeWebb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
DeWebb tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DeWebb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reynolds moves in looking to clinch but DeWebb pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert DeWebb dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Reynolds doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeWebb counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reynolds tries to clinch but DeWebb moves away
and DeWebb counters with a series of strikes. Reynolds will be more careful next time no doubt.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - DeWebb circles away.
DeWebb fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds scores with a hook to the body. DeWebb takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds avoids the head kick by DeWebb.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeWebb lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds managing to block the knees to the body from DeWebb.
Reynolds manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds taking a breather.
Reynolds tries to land knees in the clinch but DeWebb avoids the damage to the body.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but DeWebb blocks it.
DeWebb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Robert DeWebb is winning the standup battle so far.
DeWebb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
DeWebb tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
DeWebb misses with a two punch combination.
Robert DeWebb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeWebb wants to clinch.
Reynolds tries to clinch up.
DeWebb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reynolds on the side of the head.
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeWebb swinging wilding here.
Reynolds wants to clinch.

DeWebb pushes Reynolds up against the cage in a clinch.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
DeWebb wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
DeWebb looking to slow down the pace here.
DeWebb wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeWebb lands an elbow just above Reynolds 's eye.

Reynolds ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reynolds no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

DeWebb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but DeWebb is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Reynolds pushes DeWebb off and gets back to his feet.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but DeWebb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeWebb tries a head kick but it misses.
DeWebb swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
DeWebb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeWebb misses with the combination.

Reynolds looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
DeWebb keeping full guard, as Reynolds tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reynolds 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!