PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Versus The World (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reder's entrance music is ACDC - TNT. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying The World's choice of entrance music: (Amon Amarth) Versus the World. Versus The World will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Reder
vs
The World

192 cm
26
276 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 %
Hilo Nutrition (video proof) & Laundry 95 %

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dennis Reder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Versus The World!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The World throws a leg kick that misses.
Reder moves to clinch but The World breaks away
enabling The World to counter with a crisp jab.
The World slaps away a takedown attempt from Reder, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reder moves out of range of the strikes.
Reder tries to clinch up but The World circles away and keeps his distance.
The World misses with a series of wild punches.
Versus The World seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The World changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The World motions for Reder to come forward. The World throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The World bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reder's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reder slips under a jab from The World.
The World scores with the left hand. Reder knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The World lunges at Reder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reder's hand.
Reder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The World is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Reder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Versus The World is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The World with a nice cross.
The World fails to land with a series of punches.
A jab from The World misses.
Decent striking displayed by The World there.
Reder tries to clinch there but The World circles away.
Reder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The World throws the left hand but Reder avoids the punch easily.
The World swats away the attempt to clinch by Reder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reder tries to clinch up but The World circles away and keeps his distance.
The World misses with a few strikes there.
The World throws a poor cross that misses
and Reder counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from The World misses its intended target.
Reder tries to clinch but The World is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The World lunges at Reder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reder's hand.
Reder takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The World throws out a powerful jab.
Reder blocks the body kick.
The World throws a combination. Reder tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The World is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Reder had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from The World.
Reder takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The World looks to land a right hand but Reder moved out of range.
Reder fails with an attempt to clinch.
The World lands an overhand right.
The World tries to work over Reder's front leg with a kick but Reder checks it.
Reder is looking to clinch.
Reder doesn't manage to clinch there - The World circles away.

Reder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. The World sprawls well initially but Reder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The World is trying to control but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The World can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The World avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reder.
The World tries to get to full guard but Reder has control of the leg.
The World keeping control of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The World is refusing to be controlled, as Reder sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The World defending well though.
The World is concentrating on defense, preventing Reder from advancing position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Versus The World hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Reder checks the leg kick nicely there.
The World lands with a right hand.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The World misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from The World misses.
The World misses with a leg kick.
The World keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The World cracks Reder with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Reder has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from The World on the inside.
Reder missing with knees to the body.
Come on Reder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The World misses with a body punch.

Reder is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The World can't fight it off and eventually Reder manages to take the fight to the floor. The World looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The World is pulling down on Reder's head. It's preventing any offense from Reder, at least for the moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Reder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The World has control of Reder's left arm, preventing Reder from doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Versus The World has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The World lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body punch from The World.
The World throws a front kick aimed at Reder's knee but Reder avoids it well.
The World scores with a body shot.
No joy there for The World, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The World closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The World misses with a body shot.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for The World. That snapped Reder's head back.
Reder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reder tries to clinch but The World is having none of it.
Reder fails with a takedown attempt.
The World lands a nice shot that snaps Reder's head back.

Reder clinches with his opponent.
The World throws a head punch that misses.
Reder has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by The World after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Reder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reder blocks an uppercut.
Reder has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The World avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from The World fails to land.
The World swings wildly with an uppercut but Reder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reder tries a body shot but The World blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The World working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The World working aggressively here.
Reder lands a shoulder strike.
Reder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reder goes for a takedown in the clinch but The World prevents it.
Reder is breathing heavily.
Reder is trying to drag The World to the mat but The World just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A body shot lands from The World.
The World tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The World tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reder tries to work over The World's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from The World.
The World misses with a short punch on the inside.
The World doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by The World.
The World swings wildly with an uppercut but Reder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The World goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The World lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The World throws a punch but it's blocked by Reder.
The World misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reder tries to throw a body punch but The World avoids it by throwing Reder back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from The World.
The World misses with some punches.
The World misses with the head strike.
Reder misses with a punch on the inside.
The World tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The World swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reder scores with a shoulder strike.
Reder presses The World against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reder has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The World is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The World works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The World misses with a short punch on the inside.
The World misses with some punches.
The World swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The World presses Reder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The World working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Versus The World dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

The World moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reder uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The World.
Nice straight punches there by The World. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The World.
Reder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The World.
The World looks to land a body kick but Reder moved away.
The World steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reder.
The World clobbers Reder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The World scores with a punch to the head.

Reder has closed the distance and engaged The World in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The World tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reder is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The World is keeping busy.
The World goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reder misses with the head strike.
Reder stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The World lands with a left to the head.
Reder looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The World lands a left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The World prevents a body shot from Reder.
The World tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reder's elbow.
The World blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Versus The World seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The World misses with some punches.
The World has a couple of punches blocked by Reder.
The World tries to throw a body punch but Reder avoids it by throwing The World back against the cage.
Reder misses with a body punch.
Reder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The World blocks it with crossed arms.
The World working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reder stalling in the clinch.
The World goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The World struggles to land a body shot inside as Reder controls his hands.
Reder takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reder pushes The World back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reder tries to work over The World's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The World throws a punch but it's blocked by Reder.
The World lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reder blocks an uppercut.
The World misses with a punch on the inside.
The World swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The World throws a punch but it's blocked by Reder.
The World has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The World.
The World tries to throw a body punch but Reder avoids it by throwing The World back against the cage.
The World lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from The World.
Reder prevents a body shot from The World.
Reder prevents a body shot from The World.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The World.
The World is working Reder over against the cage.
The World misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The World lands a hook to the side of the head.
The World working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from The World.
The World working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The World tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The World misses with a hook from the clinch.
The World makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The World throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reders head.
Reder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reder lands a nice shot to the body.
The World lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reder backwards.
The World scores with a shot to the side of Reder's head.

Reder is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from The World fails to land.
Oh Reder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The World gets through Reder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reder blocks an uppercut.
The World lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reder blocks an uppercut.
A short right from The World on the inside.
Reder tries to score a body lock takedown but The World shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The World creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Reder's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Reder drops to his knees and The World pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Versus The World!