PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McReynolds
vs
Bean

150 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

164 cm
27
140 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daley McReynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toga Bean!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bean tries to clinch there but McReynolds circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bean shoots in and drives through. McReynolds sprawls well.
McReynolds stuffs the takedown attempt from Bean. Bean gets slowly back to his feet.
McReynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Bean is just out of range.
Bean shoots in looking for a takedown. McReynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Bean keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McReynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daley McReynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toga Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds catches Bean with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McReynolds fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bean manages to avoid it.
McReynolds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bean closes the distance but McReynolds moves to the side

and McReynolds counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McReynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.

Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McReynolds engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Bean is retaining full guard.
McReynolds 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.

Bean working for a triangle but McReynolds defends it easily.
McReynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McReynolds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bean's head.

Bean has an active guard here but McReynolds has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds trying to control the pace.
Bean is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds drops an elbow to the side of Bean's head.
Still in half guard, McReynolds seems content to control.
McReynolds slips a nice elbow through Bean's hands, connecting with Bean's forehead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean wants to get back to full guard.
Bean trying to control but McReynolds postures up.
Bean is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
McReynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McReynolds pushes Bean up against the cage in a clinch.

Bean decides to pull guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McReynolds content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Bean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bean can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Bean looking for a guillotine here but McReynolds defends easily.
McReynolds is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McReynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McReynolds's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McReynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McReynolds is controlling him.

Bean has his foot on McReynolds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McReynolds works his way back into a safe position though.
McReynolds is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Bean looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McReynolds passes into side control.
McReynolds lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bean takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daley McReynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

McReynolds throws a right hand that Bean ducks under and follows up with a left that Bean also avoids with ease.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McReynolds.

McReynolds rushes Bean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McReynolds leaning his opponent against the cage.
McReynolds scores with a shoulder strike.

McReynolds turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McReynolds manages to end up in side control.

Bean sneaks out the side door and pushes McReynolds away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Toga Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bean fails with a takedown attempt.
Bean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McReynolds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McReynolds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

McReynolds bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
McReynolds's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McReynolds working the ground and pound.
Bean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bean looking for a sweep but McReynolds has passed into full mount! Oh no!
McReynolds looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bean is trying desperately to improve position.
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean can't escape the position.
Bean is still trying to improve position.
McReynolds takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bean tries to hold on but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bean bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McReynolds has Bean pulled in close to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bean accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McReynolds seems keen to control Bean's posture.
Bean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McReynolds is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bean stopping the sweep attempt from McReynolds.

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

Toga Bean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McReynolds controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

McReynolds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bean keeping full guard, as McReynolds tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McReynolds is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daley McReynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McReynolds 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daley McReynolds!