PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between jabar omer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Reynolds (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.

omer
vs
Reynolds

180 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, jabar omer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to clinch but omer is having none of it.

omer shoots in and bounces Reynolds off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
omer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

omer gets to his feet. Reynolds looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and omer counters with a takedown into side control.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.
Reynolds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
omer lands an elbow.
omer remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Reynolds wants to control but omer postures up.
Reynolds looking for a sweep but omer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Reynolds throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynolds is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reynolds gets back to half guard.
omer is breathing heavily.
omer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back.

Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reynolds taking some punishment here, with omer in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but omer pulls his head out easily.

Reynolds looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
omer prevents Reynolds from improving his position.
omer is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch

and omer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
omer trying to control the pace.

Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but omer pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reynolds.
omer lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Reynolds looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Reynolds trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

jabar omer 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.

Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
omer swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynolds.
Reynolds gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and omer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by omer.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.

Reynolds had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. omer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reynolds Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take omer's back instead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
omer breaks Reynolds's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and omer defends well.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

omer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
omer turns into Reynolds and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

omer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
jabar omer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

omer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reynolds has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, omer has managed to get both his arms back between Reynolds's legs - danger averted.
omer is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Reynolds not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
omer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Reynolds is looking for a triangle but omer pushes his legs off easily.

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.

Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.

Reynolds is looking for a triangle but omer pushes his legs off easily.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but omer slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that jabar omer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Reynolds tries to clinch but omer moves away

and omer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
Reynolds is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. omer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. omer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
omer trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but omer defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.
Reynolds throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. omer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

omer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reynolds with a poor takedown

and omer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Reynolds's guard now.

omer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds has his foot on omer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. omer works his way back into a safe position though.

Reynolds working for a triangle but omer defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
omer trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frank Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
omer tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
Reynolds blocks the strikes from omer.
jabar omer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but omer is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
jabar omer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well omer 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jabar omer!