PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Israel Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Pizzarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Pizzarro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Reynolds
vs
Pizzarro

180 cm
20
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Israel Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Pizzarro!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pizzarro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Pizzarro throws a right hand that Reynolds ducks under and follows up with a left that Reynolds also avoids with ease.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Pizzarro is avoiding it.

Reynolds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pizzarro wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reynolds works his way into side control.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pizzarro keeps working.
Pizzarro tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pizzarro can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pizzarro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pizzarro controlling the pace.
Pizzarro trying to pass the guard but Reynolds defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pizzarro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pizzarro prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
Reynolds manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds is trying to keep Pizzarro in close.

Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pizzarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pizzarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pizzarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pizzarro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pizzarro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pizzarro wanted to stand there but Reynolds had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reynolds pulls Pizzarro in close to prevent any damage.
Pizzarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pizzarro wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reynolds has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pizzarro off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Reynolds looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pizzarro is fending him off so far but Reynolds persists. Nope, Pizzarro circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Pizzarro misses.
Rocky Pizzarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizzarro lands a two punch combo.

Reynolds drives through with a takedown into guard.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
Reynolds being controlled here momentarily.
Reynolds stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pizzarro swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pizzarro wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Pizzarro keeps moving.

Reynolds decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pizzarro, up you get!
Reynolds swinging wilding here.
Reynolds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pizzarro fails to land with a series of punches.
Reynolds lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pizzarro will feel that in the morning.
Pizzarro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Reynolds is rocked!
Pizzarro closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Reynolds! Pizzarro dives in looking to finish! Reynolds is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Pizzarro!