PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment II kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Terminator 2 - Bad to the Bone. Dean Reed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Experiment II
vs
Reed

185 cm
24
183 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
194 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Crippler's Corner

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Reed!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reed scores with a takedown into Experiment II's guard.
Reed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Experiment II is looking to stand up but Reed isn't so interested in that idea.
Experiment II has Reed pulled in close to control his posture.
Experiment II looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Reed drops back looking for a leg! Experiment II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Experiment II manages to kick Reed off! Reed jumps back into Experiment II's guard.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Experiment II is keeping the position.
Experiment II pulls Reed in close to his closed guard and prevents Reed from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reed moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reed sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Experiment II is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reed.
Reed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Experiment II circles away.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Experiment II.
Reed scores with a body shot.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Experiment II lands with a right hand.
Dean Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reed feints and as Experiment II raises his hands in defense, Reed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Experiment II keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed postures up.

Experiment II kicks Reed off and gets to his feet.
Experiment II doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
Experiment II fails with an attempt to clinch.
Experiment II throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt.
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Experiment II.

Reed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment II wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control but Experiment II is working from the bottom.
Reed looking to pass the guard.
Reed is fighting to break Experiment II's control of his arms but Experiment II is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Experiment II can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reed controls the pace.

Experiment II wriggles free and stands up.
Reed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Experiment II tries to avoid it but Reed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Experiment II to the ground. Experiment II escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Russian Experiment II has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Reed.

Reed closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Experiment II to the mat! Experiment II manages to get full guard.

Experiment II pushes Reed off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Reed closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reed lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to control but Experiment II is working from the bottom.
Experiment II is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reed is controlling him.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Experiment II wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Experiment II manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Reed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Experiment II avoids the body shot from Reed.
Experiment II scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reed in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Reed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Experiment II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Reed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dean Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Experiment II is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed prevents Experiment II from standing back up.
Reed is trying to control the action in half guard but Experiment II is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Experiment II has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reed is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment II wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.
Experiment II moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed moves forwards but Experiment II connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Experiment II throws the left hand but Reed avoids the punch easily.

Reed shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reed showed some decent athleticism there.
Experiment II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Experiment II is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount!
Experiment II tries to buck Reed off but he can't manage it.
Reed with a couple of short strikes.
Reed landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment II sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Experiment II is not content to let Reed control the position.
Reed controlling the action here.
Experiment II is trying is best to control the position here.
Experiment II slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Experiment II keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully.
Experiment II tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reed.
Experiment II sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Reed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Experiment II trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed is trying to control. Experiment II wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Experiment II is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Reed seems content to control.
Experiment II makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Experiment II.
Experiment II wants to stand but Reed is controlling the position.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed stops Experiment II from standing up.
Reed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reed connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Experiment II misses the target.
Reed misses with a double jab
and Experiment II connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Experiment II as Reed shoots in.

Reed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Experiment II!
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Experiment II wants to control but Reed is having none of it.
Reed looking to control but Experiment II is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment II wants to hold on but Reed pushes him away.
Experiment II is in a horrible position here. Reed smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reed with the ground and pound from mount.
Experiment II is working to get back to half guard.
Experiment II is working hard here to advance position.

Reed is working for a guillotine from mount but Experiment II frees his head quite easily.
A nice elbow there by Reed.
Experiment II is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Experiment II sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Reed is keen to just control but Experiment II is a slippery customer.
Russian Experiment II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Reed is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment II is trying to get back to full guard.
Reed is controlling the pace.
Reed passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Experiment II!
Experiment II tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reed controlling his opponent.
Experiment II tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reed looking to control but Experiment II is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Reed has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Experiment II is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment II is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Reed controlling the position easily from mount.
Experiment II tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reed looking to control and managing it successfully.
Experiment II is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reed winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Reed!