PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Reincarneited (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher comes to the cage accompanied by Danger Zone. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Redenbacher
vs
Reincarneited

190 cm
24
220 lbs
16 - 3 - 1

195 cm
27
211 lbs
23 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helio Reincarneited!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reincarneited looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A jab from Redenbacher misses.
Redenbacher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Helio Reincarneited has been cut.
Redenbacher jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reincarneited scores with a push kick.
Redenbacher throws an overhand right that lands on Reincarneited's shoulder, as Reincarneited tries to avoid the shot.
Reincarneited lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Orville Redenbacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reincarneited closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redenbacher circles away.
Redenbacher checks a leg kick nicely.
Redenbacher checks a leg kick nicely.
Redenbacher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reincarneited manages to avoid it.
Redenbacher throws a head kick but Reincarneited moves out of range.
Redenbacher throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reincarneited throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reincarneited shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redenbacher pinned against the cage. Redenbacher gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Redenbacher.
Reincarneited lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reincarneited shoots in but no luck this time.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Reincarneited.
Redenbacher misses with a hook. Reincarneited ducked under it nicely.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick but Reincarneited sees it coming and moves out of range.
Redenbacher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reincarneited circles away quickly and effectively.
Redenbacher moves out of range as Reincarneited throws a body kick.
Redenbacher throws a big shot that misses.

Redenbacher rushes Reincarneited and presses him up against the cage.

Reincarneited has hold of one of Redenbacher's legs. Redenbacher is fighting the takedown attempt but Reincarneited gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reincarneited pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redenbacher is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reincarneited's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Reincarneited looking to pass the guard.
Redenbacher looking to control.
Reincarneited throwing strikes from guard but Redenbacher blocks nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reincarneited throwing strikes from guard but Redenbacher blocks nicely.
Redenbacher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reincarneited.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited tries to free his leg and advance position but Redenbacher is retaining full guard.
Reincarneitedis looking to pass into half guard but Redenbacher pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Redenbacher is in guard.
Redenbacher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Orville Redenbacher just wasn't active enough.
Redenbacher catches Reincarneited with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redenbacher thows a body shot but no joy.
Redenbacher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reincarneited.
Reincarneited is looking to chop away at Redenbacher's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Redenbacher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redenbacher thows a leg kick but Reincarneited checks it
and Reincarneited cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redenbacher lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redenbacher throws a series of punches but Reincarneited avoids them all with ease.
Reincarneited takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redenbacher takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reincarneited buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reincarneited tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redenbacher swivels and escapes.
A head kick from Reincarneited lands but Redenbacher takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reincarneited throws a body punch but Redenbacher moves out of range.
Reincarneited turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redenbacher throws a right hand that misses
and Reincarneited counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Helio Reincarneited will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Helio Reincarneited's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Redenbacher tries to clinch
and Reincarneited cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redenbacher throws a leg kick but Reincarneited sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crunch! Reincarneited slams his shin into Redenbacher's torso.
Reincarneited throws a quick inside leg kick.
Reincarneited swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redenbacher.
Redenbacher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reincarneited shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Redenbacher defends it nicely.
Reincarneited shoots in looking for a takedown. Redenbacher tries to sprawl out of it but Reincarneited keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redenbacher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redenbacher misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redenbacher pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reincarneited checks a low kick from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws an off balance right hand
and Reincarneited counters with a nice kick to the body.
Reincarneited takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Redenbacher misses with a hook

so Reincarneited counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reincarneited loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reincarneited trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reincarneited is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reincarneited drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reincarneited jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Redenbacher controls Reincarneited momentarily but Reincarneited frees himself.

Reincarneited drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Redenbacher manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reincarneited has Redenbacher in his guard.
Reincarneited 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Orville Redenbacher wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Redenbacher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reincarneited keeps the fight on the outside.
Redenbacher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redenbacher misses with a looping left.
Redenbacher swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reincarneited counters with an outside leg kick.
Redenbacher misses with a lunging right hand

and Reincarneited counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redenbacher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reincarneited is pushing down on Redenbacher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Redenbacher is fighting to maintain full guard but Reincarneited has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reincarneited throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Reincarneited seems to be working for a kimura but Redenbacher defends the submission attempt.

Redenbacher kicks off Reincarneited and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redenbacher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reincarneited manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orville Redenbacher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Reincarneited.
Reincarneited shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Redenbacher but Redenbacher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Helio Reincarneited showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Helio Reincarneited's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Reincarneited ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redenbacher moves away.
Redenbacher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redenbacher wants it to stay on the feet.
Reincarneited uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redenbacher.

Redenbacher clinches up against the cage.
Redenbacher misses with the head strike.

Reincarneited gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reincarneited not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reincarneited is looking to advance position but Redenbacher won't allow it.
Redenbacher tries to get to full guard but Reincarneited has control of the leg.
Reincarneited wants to pass to mount but Redenbacher is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reincarneited stops Redenbacher from getting back to his feet.

Reincarneited is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Redenbacher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reincarneited.
Helio Reincarneited has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reincarneited throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Redenbacher gets full guard.
Reincarneited advances to half guard.
Reincarneited thows a huge punch but Redenbacher dodges it nicely.
Reincarneited passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Redenbacher!
Reincarneited throwing strikes here but Redenbacher is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

Reincarneited goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Redenbacher turns into him and now he's in Reincarneited's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reincarneited 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.
Orville Redenbacher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Helio Reincarneited is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reincarneited is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Redenbacher stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Redenbacher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reincarneited moves away.
Redenbacher throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Reincarneited to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Helio Reincarneited comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reincarneited 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Helio Reincarneited!