PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haraldr Harfagri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harfagri is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hitoshi Sakimoto - Boss Battle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Harfagri

183 cm
25
171 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

WIN Nutritional

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Haraldr Harfagri!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harfagri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Harfagri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reynolds throws a hook but Harfagri blocks it.
Reynolds swinging wildly here.
Harfagri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Reynolds, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reynolds is defended easily by Harfagri.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses the shot to the body.
Harfagri ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but Harfagri moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Harfagri clinches up with Reynolds and pushes him back against the cage.
Harfagri lands a hook that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Harfagri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harfagri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but Harfagri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Harfagri blocks it.
Harfagri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Reynolds jumps guard and drags Harfagri to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reynolds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harfagri postures up.

Reynolds escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harfagri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reynolds managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Reynolds looking for a guillotine here but Harfagri defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds being controlled here, momentarily.
Reynolds is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reynolds has Harfagri pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four 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 is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Reynolds is working an open guard so Harfagri takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Harfagri.
Reynolds tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harfagri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reynolds somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harfagri was well out of range. Poor timing from Reynolds.
Steve Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Harfagri is just out of range.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steve Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds thows a body shot but no joy.
Reynolds takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reynolds thuds a left hand into Harfagri's body.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harfagri.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds misses with a body shot.
Harfagri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harfagri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reynolds.
Harfagri misses with a straight right.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.
Reynolds takes a swing at Harfagri's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri leaves Reynolds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harfagri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harfagri slaps away a takedown attempt from Reynolds, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harfagri counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harfagri on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harfagri moves away from the strike by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and Reynolds takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harfagri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haraldr Harfagri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Harfagri gets caught flat footed, as Reynolds shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harfagri is on top in guard.

Harfagri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds controls Harfagri momentarily but Harfagri frees himself.

Reynolds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harfagri's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Harfagri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harfagri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Harfagri blocks nicely.
Harfagri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harfagri working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reynolds.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Reynolds finds it's way through Harfagri's defenses.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynolds misses with a combination
and Harfagri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt

and Harfagri moves into the clinch.
Reynolds is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harfagri is keeping busy.
Harfagri gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Reynolds pushes Harfagri back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harfagri lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harfagri lands an elbow inside that Reynolds shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Haraldr Harfagri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Reynolds shoots and misses

and Harfagri counters by clinching up.
Reynolds is trying to drag Harfagri to the mat but Harfagri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Harfagri wants to break free but Reynolds has control.
Reynolds blocks an uppercut.
Harfagri leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds tries to throw a body punch but Harfagri avoids it by throwing Reynolds back against the cage.
Harfagri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harfagri lands a left hand.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.
Harfagri lands a knee to the head.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
Reynolds is trying to drag Harfagri to the mat but Harfagri just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Harfagri.
Harfagri misses with the head strike.
Reynolds blocks an elbow strike.
Harfagri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harfagri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harfagri is leaning against Reynolds and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harfagri lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harfagri is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harfagri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Reynolds.
Harfagri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Harfagri manages to get underhooks.
Harfagri scores with a shoulder strike.
Harfagri misses with an elbow over the top.
Harfagri cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Harfagri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harfagri misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reynolds.
Reynolds is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harfagri pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harfagri trying to land knees to the body.

Harfagri breaks the clinch.
Haraldr Harfagri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body
and Harfagri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harfagri moves away.
Reynolds takes one to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harfagri moves into the clinch.
Harfagri wants to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Harfagri throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Reynolds.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harfagri scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Harfagri controls the action.
A short right from Reynolds.
Harfagri gets underhooks to prevent Reynolds's takedown attempt.
Harfagri scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Harfagri blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harfagri.
Reynolds tries to work over Harfagri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harfagri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harfagri lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reynolds as Harfagri tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harfagri lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Harfagri holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Harfagri walks away with a smile on his face. Reynolds gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Harfagri tries to clinch but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Reynolds misses
enabling Harfagri to counter with a crisp jab.
Reynolds misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Harfagri ducks right into an uppercut from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a combination that misses
and Harfagri counters with a straight right hand.
A punch combination from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a double jab
and Harfagri counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harfagri.
Harfagri dodges the punch combination from Reynolds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harfagri darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reynolds throws a sloppy body shot
and Harfagri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harfagri tries to close the distance and clinch but Reynolds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harfagri misses with a looping right.
Reynolds swings for the body but Harfagri moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds misses with a shot to the body

and Harfagri counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Harfagri.
Reynolds swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harfagri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds can't find room to land a body shot as Harfagri controls the action.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Haraldr Harfagri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Harfagri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haraldr Harfagri!