PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Trager might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scarcéus - Não Quero Olhar Pra Trás. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Trager
vs
Reed

182 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
177 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trager counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trager counters with a series of strikes. Reed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trager misses with a jab to the body
and Reed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trager shoots in looking for a takedown but Reed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trager's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager throws out a powerful jab.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Trager has a takedown stuffed.
Trager keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trager misses with a double jab
and Reed counters with a lovely straight right hand!

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.
Trager fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reed throws a low kick but Trager moves out of range easily.
Trager thows a body shot but no joy.
Trager fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trager throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.

Trager shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reed is looking to escape.

Reed actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trager scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reed tries to kick Trager off but Trager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Trager slows the pace down in half guard.
Trager's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Trager prevents Reed from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trager misses with a wild body shot.
Reed's corner calls for a 1-2. Reed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Reed moves out of range as Trager strikes.
Trager looks to land a left hand but Reed moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed misses with a body shot
and Trager counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reed thinking.
Reed with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed wants to land a leg kick but Trager is out of range.
Trager fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reed looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trager looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
Reed stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reed wants it to stay on the feet.
Trager dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two 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.
Reed misses the body punch
and Trager counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Trager.
Trager is looking to wear down Reed with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reed throws an off balance right hand
and Trager counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Trager lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trager shoots in looking for a takedown. Reed tries to sprawl out of it but Trager keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trager misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trager changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Reed manages to get back to half guard.
Trager stalling.
Trager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reed defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager content to control rather than advance.
Reed is trying to stand back up but Trager is controlling him
Trager thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reed's head.
Trager perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Trager wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trager tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reed sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trager somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trager dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Reed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trager manages to avoid it.
Donk. Trager catches Reed right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trager thows a body shot but no joy.
Trager throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trager takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager works Reed's body with a nice hook.
Reed misses with an uppercut

and Trager counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trager.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed keeping full guard, as Trager tries to pass.
Trager in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Trager from controlling successfully.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.
Trager stays in close to Reed's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trager controlling the action here.
Trager seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trager is controlling the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reed tries to roll over but Trager keeps him under control.
Trager keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Alex Trager wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trager tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reed was well out of range. Poor timing from Trager.
Trager connects with a jab.

Trager dives in and scores a takedown into Reed's guard.

Reed is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Trager can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trager drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reed gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trager is trying to drag Reed to the mat but Reed just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alex Trager is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Trager. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Reed tightens his grip and picks Trager up, before dumping him to the ground. Trager manages to land in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Trager showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trager, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Trager!