PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobbie Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reynolds
vs
McKenzie

182 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobbie Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKenzie moves into range and clinches up with Reynolds.

McKenzie has picked Reynolds up - he's going for a ride! McKenzie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reynolds throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Reynolds wants to get back to full guard.
McKenzie passes to full mount!
Reynolds has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound.
Reynolds is looking to improve his position but McKenzie isn't that keen on the idea.
McKenzie avoids the attempt from Reynolds to control.

McKenzie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
McKenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.
Reynolds controls McKenzie momentarily but McKenzie frees himself.
Reynolds wants to sweep here but McKenzie controlling him for the moment.
McKenzie 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.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lamont McKenzie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McKenzie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.

McKenzie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reynolds to the mat! Reynolds manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
McKenzie tries to free his leg and advance position but Reynolds is retaining full guard.

McKenzie has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into McKenzie's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds is looking to stand up but McKenzie won't let him.
Reynolds prevents McKenzie from getting back to his feet.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
McKenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds stopping the sweep attempt from McKenzie.
McKenzie looks winded!
McKenzie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenzie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McKenzie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds stands up over McKenzie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKenzie throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

McKenzie is working an open guard so Reynolds takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McKenzie but McKenzie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
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 Bobbie Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

McKenzie swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

McKenzie shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reynolds is trying to defend but McKenzie finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reynolds manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Reynolds is controlling McKenzie's posture.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing McKenzie from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but McKenzie is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lamont McKenzie wasn't active enough on the ground.

McKenzie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reynolds is pressing down on McKenzie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McKenzie wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.
McKenzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Reynolds goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McKenzie is on top in guard.
Reynolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKenzie's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds chips away with some ground and pound.
McKenzie working a defensive guard here.

McKenzie pushes Reynolds off and gets back to his feet.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by McKenzie. McKenzie maintains the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to pull guard but McKenzie has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Reynolds breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKenzie sees it coming and avoids it easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reynolds enables McKenzie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reynolds manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reynolds looking for a sweep. Not yet Reynolds, not yet.
McKenzie wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.
McKenzie won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but McKenzie defends easily.
McKenzie wants to stand but Reynolds has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reynolds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McKenzie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont McKenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McKenzie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

McKenzie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reynolds's guard.
Reynolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McKenzie's guard.
McKenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reynolds is in close to McKenzie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Reynolds is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McKenzie trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenzie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Reynolds haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKenzie tries to strike from the bottom.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but McKenzie blocks nicely.

Reynolds is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McKenzie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McKenzie has escaped and now he's on top!
Reynolds is trying to control the position but McKenzie postures up.
Bobbie Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKenzie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenzie throws a strike from the bottom but Reynolds uses the opportunity to take his back.
McKenzie tries to escape the position.
Reynolds gets his hands free as McKenzie looks to control.
Reynolds scores with punches to the body.

Reynolds looking to break McKenzie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenzie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Reynolds will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds has the hooks in. McKenzie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds working for a choke but McKenzie is defending well.
McKenzie holding both Reynolds 's hands and preventing any damage.

Reynolds patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

McKenzie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reynolds.
I would not like to be McKenzie right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Reynolds.
McKenzie is in bad spot here.

Reynolds working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Can McKenzie hold on?! Reynolds is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Reynolds is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at McKenzie. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Reynolds punches McKenzie on the ear.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobbie Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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