PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morten Iversen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredson Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iversen comes to the cage accompanied by Mastodon - Iron Tusk. Reis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blood Red Sandman - Lordi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Iversen
vs
Reis

179 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
23
165 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Russian Tech Nutrition

Non-Stop Nutrition
Non-Stop Nutrition

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Morten Iversen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fredson Reis!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iversen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reis misses with a wild body shot.
Iversen tries to clinch up.
Iversen shoots in but Reis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iversen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reis swivels and escapes.
Iversen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iversen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reis to score with a decent uppercut.
Iversen ducks right into an uppercut from Reis.
Iversen fails with a takedown attempt.

Iversen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iversen trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iversen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iversen prevents Reis from standing back up.
Iversen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Iversen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iversen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Iversen passes to full mount!
Reis taking shots to the head.
Reis's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Iversen landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iversen unloading with bombs!
Iversen lands a nice shot to the head.
Reis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Iversen with shots to the head and body - Reis looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Iversen with the ground and pound from mount.
Iversen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reis's face.
Reis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Iversen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Iversen tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
Reis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reis looks gassed!
Iversen working Reis over with strikes here.
Reis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Reis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Iversen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reis is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Reis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen controlling the position easily from mount.
Iversen lands a heavy elbow.
Iversen landing strikes from the mount.
Iversen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Iversen wants to control the pace but Reis is squirming around nicely.
Iversen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Iversen lands a big elbow.
Iversen lands with some strikes.
Reis really wants to buck Iversen off and get back to his feet.
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iversen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Iversen landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis is in a horrible position here. Iversen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Iversen looking to control but Reis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Iversen is really struggling to control Reis but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Iversen lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iversen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Iversen scoring with strikes but Reis is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Iversen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Iversen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Iversen cracks Reis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reis squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Iversen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Iversen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Iversen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Iversen.
Reis is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Reis is in a horrible position here. Iversen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iversen working the ground and pound effectively.
Iversen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iversen cracks Reis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Iversen trying to control but Reis is having none of it.
Iversen landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iversen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Reis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Reis wants to get back to his feet.

Reis explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Iversen shoots in looking for a takedown. Reis tries to sprawl out of it but Iversen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iversen misses with a jab to the body
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iversen misses with a takedown
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reis misses with a body shot

and Iversen counters with a single leg into guard. Reis didn't expect that.
Reis keeping moving, preventing Iversen from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iversen 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.

Reis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Iversen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Iversen tries to clinch
and Reis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iversen has his takedown stuffed
and Reis counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen fails with the takedown
and Reis counters with a nice uppercut.
Reis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Iversen with a poor takedown
and Reis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Iversen misses with a takedown attempt
and Reis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reis jabs at Iversen's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iversen tries for a takedown but Reis circles away easily
enabling Reis to counter with a crisp jab.
Reis lands a slapping body shot.
Iversen with a poor takedown
and Reis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Iversen shoots and misses
and Reis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iversen misses with a takedown attempt - Reis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iversen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Iversen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Iversen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Iversen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iversen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis taking shots to the head.
Iversen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iversen raining down shots from the mount!
Iversen with good strikes from the mount here!
Iversen scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Reis is rocked!

Iversen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Reis has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iversen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Morten Iversen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iversen won't let Reis get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iversen lands with some strikes.
Reis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reis is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Morten Iversen dominated that second 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!

No luck for Iversen with that takedown attempt.
Iversen shoots in but Reis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iversen fails with the takedown
enabling Reis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Iversen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iversen swings for the body but Reis moves out of range.
Reis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iversen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iversen misses with a takedown
and Reis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iversen shoots and misses
and Iversen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot to de liver by Reis. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis connects with a jab.
Fredson Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Iversen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Reis pushes Iversen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Reis swings for the body but Iversen moves out of range.
Iversen tries for a takedown but Reis circles away easily
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Iversen.
Reis tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Reis is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iversen landing strikes from the mount.
Iversen tries to control but Reis wriggling away.
Iversen lands a big shot there that rocks Reis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reis is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Iversen has hold of Reis's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Reis manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Reis tries to buck Iversen off but he can't manage it.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Iversen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reis is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Iversen with shots to the head and body - Reis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Reis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iversen cracks Reis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis wants to try and get back to his feet.
Iversen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reis?
Reis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Iversen looking to finish Reis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reis!
Reis really wants to buck Iversen off and get back to his feet.
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Iversen with the ground and pound from mount.
Iversen looking to finish Reis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reis!
Iversen with shots to the head and body - Reis looks very uncomfortable down there.
Iversen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Iversen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Reis is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iversen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Iversen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reis is looking to escape.
Reis wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Iversen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reis looks a forlorn figure.
Fredson Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Reis somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Iversen fails with the takedown
letting Reis counter with a right hand.
Reis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iversen.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Morten Iversen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Iversen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morten Iversen!