PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phrisbee OReiley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Shodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OReiley's entrance music is Shoot To Thrill. A fine choice. Joaquin Shodo will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

OReiley
vs
Shodo

170 cm
22
148 lbs
3 - 0 - 1

185 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Very confident

SAVE A FIGHTER
HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Phrisbee OReiley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquin Shodo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReiley misses with a double jab.
Joaquin Shodo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReiley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shodo.
OReiley fails to land with a series of punches.
OReiley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shodo but Shodo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OReiley throws a head kick but Shodo moves out of range.
OReiley scores with a three punch combo!
OReiley tries to land a front kick but Shodo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OReiley looks to land a body kick but Shodo moved away.
OReiley throws a push kick but Shodo slaps the foot to one side.
OReiley throws a head kick but Shodo moves out of range.
OReiley stuffs the takedown attempt from Shodo. Shodo gets slowly back to his feet.
Shodo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
OReiley slaps away a takedown attempt from Shodo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shodo tries for a takedown but OReiley circles away easily
and OReiley counters with a stiff right hand.
Phrisbee OReiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Shodo.
Shodo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? OReiley is fending him off so far but Shodo persists. Nope, OReiley circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from OReiley.

Shodo dives in and scores a takedown into OReiley's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

OReiley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shodo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shodo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Shodo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OReiley dives on top into guard.
Shodo wants to stand up but OReiley is controlling him.

OReiley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shodo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of OReiley, into his guard.

Shodo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shodo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

OReiley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OReiley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shodo is aware though and is defending well.

Shodo has gone for a leg lock! OReiley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shodo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OReiley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shodo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now OReiley has Shodo in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shodo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OReiley dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Shodo keeps moving.
Shodo wants to stand and escape but OReiley is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OReiley wants to control from the top but Shodo keeps moving.
Shodo wants to stand up but OReiley is controlling him.
OReiley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shodo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Shodo has his feet on OReiley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
OReiley stuffs the takedown attempt from Shodo. Shodo gets slowly back to his feet.
OReiley shoots for a double leg takedown but Shodo sprawls well. He's pushed OReiley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OReiley scores with a sloppy right hand. Shodo should have avoided that one.
Shodo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OReiley as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shodo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OReiley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shodo scrambles back to his feet.
OReiley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shodo looking to score a takedown here. OReiley is defending well but Shodo drives through and ends up in OReiley's guard.
Shodo trying to control the position from guard on top but OReiley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shodo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and OReiley dives on top into guard.
OReiley is standing up over Shodo. Shodo looks to escape but OReiley dives into side control.

OReiley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shodo, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReiley wants to take a breather but Shodo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for OReiley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Phrisbee OReiley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

OReiley throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Shodo or perhaps it was just good defense by OReiley which made him look bad.

Shodo scores a takedown into full mount!

Shodo is working for a guillotine from mount but OReiley frees his head quite easily.
OReiley can't escape the position.

Shodo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… OReiley turns into him and now he's in Shodo's guard.
OReiley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shodo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
OReiley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley stops Shodo from standing up.
OReiley trying to control but Shodo is working from the bottom.
OReiley slips nicely into half guard.
OReiley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OReiley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Shodo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReiley trying to control from half guard but Shodo is working away.
OReiley prevents Shodo from standing back up.

Shodo kicks OReiley off and gets back to his feet.
OReiley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReiley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OReiley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
OReiley throws a body punch but Shodo moves out of range.
Shodo misses with a takedown
and OReiley finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

OReiley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OReiley showed some decent athleticism there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shodo wants to get back to his feet.

OReiley is trying to work for a kimura but Shodo is defending well.
OReiley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Shodo wants to get back to his feet.

Shodo has one foot on OReiley's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shodo is breathing heavily.
OReiley tests Shodo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OReiley stuffs the takedown attempt from Shodo. Shodo gets slowly back to his feet.
Phrisbee OReiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Shodo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for OReiley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
OReiley throws a sloppy head kick and Shodo moves out of range easily.

OReiley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shodo did well to prevent OReiley getting side control.

OReiley is working for a submission of some sort.
Shodo is in trouble now - OReiley has advanced to mount!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReiley throws some wild stikes that Shodo manages to avoid easily.
Shodo prevents OReiley from taking his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phrisbee OReiley dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Shodo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OReiley's waist but OReiley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shodo off to one side.
OReiley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shodo blocks a head kick by OReiley.
A head kick misses from OReiley.
OReiley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReiley throws a head kick that misses.
OReiley misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shodo is defended easily by OReiley.
OReiley misses with a hook. Shodo ducked under it nicely.
Phrisbee OReiley is winning the standup battle so far.
OReiley misses with the combination.
Shodo shoots in for a takedown but OReiley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phrisbee OReiley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaquin Shodo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReiley throws a head kick that misses.
OReiley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shodo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shodo lands in his opponent's guard.

Shodo drops back, looking for a kneebar! OReiley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OReiley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OReiley!
OReiley prevents Shodo from escaping the position.
OReiley wants to control but Shodo is keeping him busy.
Shodo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Phrisbee OReiley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shodo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shodo parries the strikes from OReiley easily there. OReiley is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Shodo to escape.
Shodo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, OReiley asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
OReiley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shodo keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shodo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OReiley is controlling him well.
OReiley trying to control the position but Shodo is working away.
Shodo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but OReiley is controlling him well.
OReiley wants to control but Shodo is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Phrisbee OReiley.
A head kick misses from OReiley.
A head kick misses from Shodo.
Joaquin Shodo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shodo tries for a takedown but OReiley circles away easily
and OReiley counters with a straight right hand.
Shodo is trying hard to land a takedown here. OReiley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OReiley lands with a kick to the temple. Shodo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
OReiley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
OReiley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from OReiley. Shodo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shodo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice takedown defense from OReiley. No joy for Shodo on that attempt.
OReiley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shodo.
Shodo has his takedown stuffed
and OReiley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OReiley stuffs the takedown.
Joaquin Shodo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OReiley cracks Shodo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phrisbee OReiley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OReiley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phrisbee OReiley!
Our winner, Phrisbee OReiley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.