PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivankavich Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ivankavich Perez
vs
Reem

194 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ivan Ivankavich Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nick Reem!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivankavich Perez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reem.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
Ivankavich Perez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reem.
Reem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reem misses with a double jab
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a head kick. That will keep Reem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Reem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivankavich Perez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Reem tries to sprawl out of it but Ivankavich Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivankavich Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivankavich Perez is breathing heavily.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Reem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ivankavich Perez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez avoids them all with ease.
Nice jab there from Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivankavich Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reem throws a right and a left that Ivankavich Perez avoids nicely.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Ivankavich Perez is rocked!
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivankavich Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Ivankavich Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nick Reem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reem throws a combination that misses
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a head kick. That will keep Reem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ivankavich Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Reem cracks Ivankavich Perez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reem swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with the combination.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in but Reem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ivankavich Perez. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A nice combination there by Reem.
Reem swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez avoids them all with ease.
Ivankavich Perez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reem circles away quickly and effectively.
Reem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ivankavich Perez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankavich Perez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reem's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reem wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivankavich Perez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Reem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Reem throws a combination. Ivankavich Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivankavich Perez drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem throws a series of strikes that have Ivankavich Perez backpedaling.
Ivankavich Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reem avoids it really well and circles away.
Nick Reem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Reem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez moves out of range.
Reem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reem, as that shot connected.
Ivankavich Perez tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem swinging wildly here.
Reem throws a combination. Ivankavich Perez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ivankavich Perez misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reem lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Reem misses.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Ivankavich Perez is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Reem dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Reem throws a nice looking combination but Ivankavich Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ivankavich Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivankavich Perez dives in and grabs Reem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reem pushes down on Ivankavich Perez's head and hops out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivankavich Perez.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in looking for a takedown. Reem tries to sprawl out of it but Ivankavich Perez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reem manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem throws a right and a left that Ivankavich Perez avoids nicely.
Reem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivankavich Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ivankavich Perez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Reem really felt that one!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem misses with a combination
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reem throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ivankavich Perez swings for the body but Reem moves out of range.
Ivankavich Perez dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivankavich Perez.
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Reem both land. Nice combination.
Reem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivankavich Perez circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Ivankavich Perez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reem avoids it really well and circles away.

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.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a stiff right hand.

Ivankavich Perez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reem did well to prevent Ivankavich Perez getting side control.

Ivankavich Perez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Reem is working the combinations to good effect here.
Reem misses with a wild combination.
Ivankavich Perez dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Ivankavich Perez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reem tries to avoid it but Ivankavich Perez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reem to the ground. Reem escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reem throws a one two combo.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reem as he avoids it easily.
Ivankavich Perez doesn't manage to clinch there - Reem circles away.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reem misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivankavich Perez.
Ivankavich Perez tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.
Reem throws a one two combo.
Ivankavich Perez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reem.
Ivankavich Perez is looking to land body kicks.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez moves out of range.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Reem stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivankavich Perez. Ivankavich Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Reem.
Reem tries to bum rush Ivankavich Perez with a series of wild strikes but Ivankavich Perez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivankavich Perez tries to clinch but Reem moves out of range.

That's four 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.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reem misses with a few strikes there.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivankavich Perez.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivankavich Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivankavich Perez throws a combination. Reem tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Reem scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reem as he jumps to the side.
Ivankavich Perez fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reem throws a combination that misses

and Ivankavich Perez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Reem breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nick Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Reem throws a jab when Ivankavich Perez was well out of range.
Reem lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivankavich Perez tries for a takedown but Reem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivankavich Perez misses with a wild combination.
Reem swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Reem looks to land a combination. Ivankavich Perez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reem lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivankavich Perez off the cage and back into rage.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez moves out of range.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a big head kick but Reem shrugs it off.
Reem lands a jab to the nose.
Nick Reem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivankavich Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ivankavich Perez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A right-left combo lands from Reem.
Reem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivankavich Perez slips a jab and a cross from Reem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem fails to land with a series of punches.
Reem throws a series of punches but Ivankavich Perez moves out of range.
No luck for Ivankavich Perez with that takedown attempt.
Ivankavich Perez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivankavich Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reem lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reem.
Reem throws a hook to the side of Ivankavich Perez's head but Ivankavich Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivankavich Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reem's waist but Reem gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivankavich Perez off to one side.
Ivankavich Perez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reem lands with a hook. Ivankavich Perez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.

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.
Ivankavich Perez throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Ivankavich Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in and drives through. Reem sprawls well.
Ivankavich Perez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivankavich Perez somewhat.
Reem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Ivankavich Perez.
Reem lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reem cracks Ivankavich Perez with a good jab.
Reem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ivankavich Perez dodges the punch combination from Reem.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Nick Reem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Ivankavich Perez slips the punch.
Ivan Ivankavich Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivankavich Perez looks for the body kick but Reem saw that one coming.
Reem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Reem throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ivankavich Perez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reem's guard.
Reem wants to get back to his feet but Ivankavich Perez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ivankavich Perez gets to his feet. Reem looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Some wild striking there from Reem.
Reem throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reem scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivankavich Perez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Reem pinned against the cage. Reem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ivankavich Perez takes one to the chin there.
Reem lands a two punch combo.
Reem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivankavich Perez.
Reem stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivankavich Perez. Ivankavich Perez gets slowly back to his feet.
Reem falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivankavich Perez counters with a big head kick but Reem shrugs it off.
Ivankavich Perez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reem scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivankavich Perez in his tracks.
Reem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivankavich Perez.
Ivan Ivankavich Perez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivankavich Perez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Reem comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reem 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Reem!