PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. So Disrespectful kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lucic
vs
Reyes

193 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

GR Design - Elegance and Comfort (Made in Italy)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Lucic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Reyes!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic misses the shot to the body.
Lucic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lucic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reyes tries to lock up and control but Lucic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reyes holds on for dear life.
Lucic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reyes is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic controlling the pace for now.
Reyes is trying desperately to improve position.

Lucic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reyes turns into him and now he's in Lucic's guard.
Reyes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lucic fails to land the takedown.

Reyes moves into the clinch.
Lucic fails to pull guard.

Lucic pulls guard successfully.
Reyes passes Lucic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reyes trying to control the pace.

Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lucic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reyes passes into side control, despite Lucic's attempt to control the position.

Reyes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lucic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reyes but great work by Lucic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
Reyes is not content to let Lucic control the position.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucic tries to advance to mount but Reyes denies him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reyes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rico Reyes will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lucic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reyes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Reyes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lucic which made him look bad.
Milan Lucic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Lucic lands but Reyes takes it in his stride.
Lucic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucic misses with a takedown attempt

and Reyes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reyes prevents Lucic from standing back up.
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!

Reyes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lucic sees it coming and defends easily.

Reyes stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reyes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Lucic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lucic misses the jab.
Lucic doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.

Reyes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucic wants to get back to full guard.

Reyes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lucic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reyes pulls his head out easily.
Lucic is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reyes prevents Lucic from improving his position.
Lucic is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucic is just riding it out for now. Reyes eventually gives up the hold.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucic is looking to improve his position.

Lucic actively working from the bottom here.
Reyes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rico Reyes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lucic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lucic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Lucic misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lucic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Reyes feints and as Lucic raises his hands in defense, Reyes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lucic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reyes is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reyes throws a strike but Lucic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rico Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes pulls Lucic in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Reyes has Lucic pulled in close to control his posture.
Lucic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rico Reyes wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reyes wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Lucic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucic doesn't manage to clinch there - Reyes circles away.

Lucic shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lucic was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lucic avoids the attempt from Reyes to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lucic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lucic throwing strikes here but Reyes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lucic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lucic throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reyes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Reyes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucic throws a strike but Reyes avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lucic trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rico Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reyes seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Milan Lucic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rico Reyes.
I've got Reyes 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Reyes!