PBP Commentary

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

Stewart
vs
Reynolds

170 cm
22
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Tony Stewart has been cut.
Stewart fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stewart takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stewart shoots in for a double leg but Reynolds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Stewart takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Malcolm Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Stewart shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Stewart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stewart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reynolds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stewart looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stewart looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Stewart persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Stewart moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
Reynolds works Stewart's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds connects with the punch.

Stewart is rocked!
Reynolds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oh Stewart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stewart moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
Stewart seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stewart at a distance.
Stewart is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stewart slips a jab and a cross from Reynolds.
Reynolds is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Stewart rather than just go for the knockout.
Stewart throws a head kick that Reynolds semi-blocks.
A shot to de liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart moves forwards but Reynolds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stewart takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Reynolds avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Stewart moves into the clinch.
Stewart stalling in the clinch but Reynolds improves position.
Stewart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reynolds is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reynolds wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stewart has him pressed against the cage.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stewart takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds tries to break the clinch but Stewart is controlling the position.

Stewart manages to pull guard.

Reynolds decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get!
Stewart is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart is looking to clinch.
Stewart gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reynolds lands the left hand.
Stewart tries to clinch there but Reynolds circles away.
Stewart tries to land a front kick but Reynolds steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stewart stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!
Stewart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a predictable looking body shot

and Stewart counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stewart.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stewart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reynolds wants to stand but Stewart is controlling the position.
Reynolds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reynolds has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Stewart tries to stand but Reynolds is controlling from the bottom.

Stewart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reynolds is trying to control the position but Stewart postures up.
Stewart wants to control from the top but Reynolds keeps moving.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Stewart tries to pass.

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.
Stewart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reynolds works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stewart fails with the takedown.
Stewart wants to clinch.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
Reynolds scores with a sloppy right hand. Stewart should have avoided that one.
Stewart shoots in but no luck this time.
Reynolds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Reynolds.
Reynolds works over Stewart's head and body with a nice combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Reynolds pushes him off.
Reynolds scores with a hook.
Reynolds scores with a jab. Stewart acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stewart takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reynolds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Reynolds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Stewart's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Danga de danga de dang - Reynolds scores with a four punch combination!
Stewart slips under a jab.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Stewart tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Stewart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reynolds misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reynolds scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Stewart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reynolds throws a right hand that Stewart ducks under and follows up with a left that Stewart also avoids with ease.
Reynolds lands with a cross.
Stewart shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Stewart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Reynolds.
Reynolds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stewart walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stewart momentarily.
Reynolds takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds drops Stewart with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Stewart! Reynolds dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Reynolds!