PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spinaali Vamma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Reynolds
vs
Vamma

178 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
166 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

ANABOLIC **160**

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spinaali Vamma!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vamma fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reynolds to the ground. Vamma is now in Reynolds's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vamma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vamma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vamma stands and throws Reynolds's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Reynolds regains half guard, as Vamma was trying to land strikes.
Vamma looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Vamma is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
Vamma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vamma throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vamma.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reynolds managing to control the position.
Vamma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vamma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vamma throws a big right hand that misses.
Vamma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vamma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vamma throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Vamma looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reynolds has picked Vamma up and slammed him! Vamma can't keep hold of the triangle and Reynolds manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vamma is looking for a sweep.
Vamma is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vamma keeps working.
Vamma manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vamma is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vamma trying to hold on to Reynolds's head to control him but Reynolds postures up.
Vamma tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.
Vamma wants to sweep but Reynolds has passed to side control!
Vamma is looking to regain half guard here but Reynolds keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vamma wants to control but Reynolds postures up.
Vamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reynolds wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here.
Vamma regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spinaali Vamma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vamma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynolds sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vamma somewhat.
Nice uppercut there from Reynolds.
Vamma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reynolds tries to avoid it but Vamma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reynolds to the ground. Reynolds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reynolds connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vamma's head.
Vamma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vamma shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Frank Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spinaali Vamma.
Reynolds works Vamma's body with a nice hook.
Vamma tries to move into range but Reynolds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reynolds jabs Vamma to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vamma.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Vamma shoots in.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vamma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reynolds circles away.
Vamma is breathing heavily.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vamma fails with the takedown
and Reynolds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spinaali Vamma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds connects with a right hand. Vamma shakes it off.
Reynolds lands a leg kick that knocks Vamma off balance momentarily.

Reynolds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vamma or not.
Come on Reynolds - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reynolds presses Vamma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vamma or not.
Vamma takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vamma backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds cracks Vamma with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Reynolds.
Good body shot from Reynolds.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Reynolds is struggling to control the position.
Vamma is looking to break free of the clinch but Reynolds has double underhooks.
Reynolds will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vamma up against the cage.
Vamma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds works on Vamma's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Reynolds as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reynolds presses Vamma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reynolds lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Reynolds displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vamma up against the cage.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
Reynolds has Vamma pushed against the cage.
Vamma is looking to control Reynolds's arms but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vamma has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds is working Vamma over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds leaning against his opponent.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds digs a right hand into Vamma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vamma's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vamma.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
Reynolds lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Vamma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reynolds just leaning against Vamma, taking a breather.
Reynolds stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a body punch.
Reynolds lands a body shot.
Reynolds lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of Vamma backwards.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reynolds pushes Vamma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Reynolds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Reynolds punishes Vamma's body with a nice straight punch.
Vamma throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Vamma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reynolds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vamma. Vamma circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice uppercut lands for Reynolds. That snapped Vamma's head back.
Reynolds slaps away a takedown attempt from Vamma, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Reynolds has managed to clinch.
Vamma can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
Frank Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.
Good body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Vamma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reynolds lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vamma or not.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
A bit of stalling here from Reynolds.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vamma can do to turn this around?
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reynolds pushes Vamma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vamma wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Reynolds.
A right handed body shot lands from Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vamma backwards.
Reynolds stalls.
Reynolds is leaning against Vamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reynolds creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reynolds cracks Vamma with a nice body shot.
Reynolds works on Vamma's body with a couple of short punches.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Vamma's head.
Reynolds lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the side of Vamma's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.

Vamma is rocked!
Vamma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vamma is still on wobbly legs! Can Reynolds finish him?
Reynolds lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reynolds is leaning against Vamma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vamma seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds pushes Vamma back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vamma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reynolds gets through Vamma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Reynolds.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reynolds.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reynolds's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a big uppercut that drops Vamma! More strikes from Reynolds and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vamma lies dazed against the cage as Reynolds celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Reynolds!
Frank Reynolds took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, ANABOLIC **160** for their support in the buildup to the fight.