PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Maxwell

164 cm
26
147 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

174 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Isaiah Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
Reynolds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Maxwell counter with a right hand.
Reynolds misses with a takedown
and Maxwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Reynolds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds shoots and misses
and Maxwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reynolds tries for a takedown but Maxwell circles away easily
and Maxwell counters with a stiff right hand.

Reynolds is rocked!

Maxwell closes the distance and pushes Reynolds back into the cage.
Maxwell pushes Reynolds back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maxwell.
Maxwell cracks Reynolds with a nice body shot.
Maxwell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maxwell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maxwell.
Oh Reynolds is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maxwell lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds jumps guard but Maxwell stands there with Reynolds around his waist. Reynolds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reynolds seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds jumps guard but Maxwell stands there with Reynolds around his waist. Reynolds gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Maxwell.
Reynolds has Maxwell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Maxwell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Maxwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Maxwell pushes Reynolds back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Maxwell.
Reynolds is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reynolds is trying to drag Maxwell to the mat but Maxwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reynolds's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maxwell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reynolds or not.
Maxwell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maxwell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Maxwell.
A nice left hand lands by Maxwell.
Reynolds tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maxwell smiles and moves away.
Reynolds misses with a takedown attempt

and Maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.
Maxwell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Maxwell won't allow it.
Reynolds tries to pull guard but Maxwell holds him up against the cage and eventually Reynolds drops back down to his feet.

Maxwell has Reynolds pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Maxwell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Reynolds tumbling to the mat - Maxwell dives into Reynolds's guard.
Maxwell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maxwell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Reynolds, up you get!
Maxwell stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maxwell can pounce on him.
Reynolds misses with a takedown
and Maxwell counters with an outside leg kick.
Good shot there by Maxwell.
Maxwell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reynolds with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maxwell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Maxwell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Maxwell! Reynolds is out on his feet! Maxwell rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Reynolds is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Reynolds is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaiah Maxwell!