PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Five Points (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry Reed has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Points
vs
Reed

225 cm
19
266 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Behold The Beast
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Five Points!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henry Reed!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed throws an overhand right that lands on Points's shoulder, as Points tries to avoid the shot.
Reed missing with a left hand there. Points was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Points connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Points misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Points.
Points showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reed.
Points bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Points throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Points saw that one coming.
Points slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
Reed throws a series of punches but Points avoids them all with ease.
Points slips a jab from Reed.
Points is looking to slow Reed down with leg kicks.
Points really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Points bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Points scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Points throws a one two combo.

It looks like Henry Reed has been cut.
Reed looks gassed!
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!
Points bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Points lands a right hook to the body.

Points drops Reed with a beautiful combination! Reed stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Points is looking for the KO!
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!
Points lands a lovely overhand right.
Points lands a nice shot to the body.
Points feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Points tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Points. Points obviously looking to wear him down.
Points feints and then cracks Reed's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reed down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Points - that will leave a mark!
Points scores with a one two! Reed had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reed looks to land a left hand but Points moved out of range nicely.
Reed is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That has opened up Henry Reed's cut even more.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Points.
Points takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Points misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Points looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Points fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Points, right into the meat.
Reed is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Points.
Five Points seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Points.
Points misses with a few strikes there.
Points misses with a combination
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Points darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Points. Reed shrugs it off though.
Some wild striking there from Points.
Points is looking to wear down Reed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Points stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Points moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Points wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Points swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Points thumps Reed with a low kick.
Points scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed throws a big shot that misses.
Points throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Points is working the combinations to good effect here.
Points throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Points connects with a solid leg kick.
Reed misses with a few strikes there.
Points dips to his left and cracks Reed with an uppercut!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Points.
Points throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reed slips a jab and a cross from Points.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Points.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Points connects with a body shot.
Points scoring well with a low kick there.
Points looks to land a combination but Reed avoids it well.
Points moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Points is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Points displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Reed on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Points. Points obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Points tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Points misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reed.
Points fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Points.
Reed has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The cut above Henry Reed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Points scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reed doesn't seem bothered though.
Points goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Five Points is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Points.
Some wild striking there from Points.
Points throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Points tries to clinch up but Reed circles away and keeps his distance.
Points lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Points doesn't manage to clinch there - Reed circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Five Points dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Reed's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab from Reed misses.
Points misses the shot to the body.
Points ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Points closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Points throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Points content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Points lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Points throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Points throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Points.

Points's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Five Points is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed throws a lazy right hand but Points sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Points clinches.
Points using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reed blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Points is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Points landing knees to the body.

Points breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reed misses the target.
Points fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reed.
Reed waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Points.
Points throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Points displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.

Points pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Points'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.

Points breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Points looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Five Points is winning the standup battle so far.
Points looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
Points takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Reed finds it's target.
Points moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
Points misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Points.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.

Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reed passes Points's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Points is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Points knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
Points wants to improve his position but Reed is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is thwarting Points's attempts to control the position.

Reed is trying to work for a kimura but Points is defending well.
Points tries to get to full guard but Reed has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Points is not content to let Reed control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Reed is thwarting Points's attempts to control the position.
Points is staying active underneath Reed, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Points trying to control here.

Reed is looking for a kimura here.
Points is trying to maintain the position but Reed is very close to passing his half guard.

Points is defending against the submission attempts here by Reed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Reed will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Henry Reed'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. This is the final round!

Points plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Points just misses with a punch to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Points.
Reed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reed looks for a takedown but Points sprawls well.
Points scores with a nice body kick.
Points tries to bum rush Reed with a series of wild strikes but Reed uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Points is looking to clinch.
Reed takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Points moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Points buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick from Points lands but Reed takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Points scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Points connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Points looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Points will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Points feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Points.
Points closes the distance looking to clinch
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
Points cracks the inside of Reed's front leg.
Points throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Points wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Points throws a nice head kick!
Points buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Points scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Points throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Points throws a head kick that Reed semi-blocks.
Points throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Points has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Points misses with a punch to the body.
Points has had enough of the clinch but Reed keeps him there for the moment.
Points presses Reed against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Points breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Points avoids the body shot from Reed.
Points tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
Reed takes a swing at Points's ribcage but misses.
Reed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Points moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Points looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Points.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Points tries to clinch up.
Reed takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Points clinches up against the cage.
Points using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Points is working Reed over against the cage.
Points throws a punch but it's blocked by Reed.
Points lands with a right to the head.
Points utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Points wants to break free but Reed has control.
Points blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Points.
Reed looking to stall.
Reed has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Points.
Reed tries to pull guard but Points won't allow it.
Points is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
Reed's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Points utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Points tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reed avoids it.
Points is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Points's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Points connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Points slips a jab from Reed.
Points looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Points lands an overhand right.
Points feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reed's calf.
Points fakes the leg kick and cracks Reed in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Points misses with a series of wild punches.
Points lands with a slapping head kick.
Points tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Five Points showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Points has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:26
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Five Points!