PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machyda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reynolds's choice of entrance music: Birds of War. Lyoto Machyda has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Machyda
vs
Reynolds

190 cm
22
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoto Machyda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machyda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reynolds as he avoids it easily.
Machyda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machyda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Machyda persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machyda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds stuffs the takedown.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.

Machyda jumps guard and drags Reynolds to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Machyda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machyda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Machyda looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Machyda is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Machyda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Machyda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machyda working a defensive guard here.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machyda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machyda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reynolds pushes Machyda away with a front kick.
Machyda is breathing heavily.

Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.

It looks like Lyoto Machyda has been cut.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Machyda misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Machyda's ribcage.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Machyda's ribcage.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds just leaning against Machyda, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Machyda's ribcage.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Machyda misses with an elbow strike.
Machyda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reynolds fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reynolds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machyda.

Reynolds closes the distance and pushes Machyda back into the cage.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Machyda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reynolds walks away with a smile on his face. Machyda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters circling a little - Reynolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reynolds chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machyda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Reynolds clinches up against the cage.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds is pushing Machyda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds stalls.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reynolds scores a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machyda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reynolds crunches a lovely knee into Machyda's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dennis Reynolds.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machyda up against the cage.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Machyda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Machyda wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Machyda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Machyda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reynolds just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machyda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machyda up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machyda tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Machyda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch but Machyda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reynolds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Machyda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Reynolds clinches.
Machyda misses with some punches.
Reynolds gets underhooks to prevent Machyda's takedown attempt.
Machyda tries for a takedown but Reynolds manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machyda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Machyda tries to pull guard but Reynolds holds him up against the cage and eventually Machyda drops back down to his feet.
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machyda is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
Reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reynolds landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Machyda wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.
Reynolds stalling in the clinch.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Machyda blocks it with crossed arms.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Machyda jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Machyda around his waist. Machyda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Reynolds avoiding damage.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds connects with a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds has Machyda pushed against the cage.
Machyda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reynolds has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a knee to the body.
Machyda letting Reynolds take a breather here.
Reynolds landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machyda wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reynolds has Machyda pressed against the cage.
Reynolds lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machyda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reynolds stalling against the cage.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Machyda throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds is stalling here.
Machyda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reynolds scores with a knee to the head.
Machyda takes a knee right on the jaw!
Machyda fails to pull guard.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Reynolds lands a nice knee to the body.

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.
Machyda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machyda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Machyda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Machyda is trying to break free.
Reynolds stalls.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reynolds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reynolds unloads a knee to the mid-section. Machyda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reynolds with a knee to the head.
Lyoto Machyda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds connects with a nasty looking knee right to Machyda's face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reynolds 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30

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