PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ieyan Reve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evil VonBaronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ieyan Reve has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Reve
vs
VonBaronson

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ieyan Reve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil VonBaronson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Hirohito Nitta and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VonBaronson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

VonBaronson looking to score a takedown here. Reve is defending well but VonBaronson drives through and ends up in Reve's guard.
VonBaronson wants to control from the top but Reve keeps moving.

VonBaronson gets to his feet - Reve follows without any prompting.
Reve avoids a kick to the body.
VonBaronson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reve is fending him off so far but VonBaronson persists. Nope, Reve circles away and we're back to standing.
VonBaronson missing with a left hand there. Reve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Reve darts in and clinches VonBaronson up against the cage.
Reve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reve has VonBaronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. VonBaronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

VonBaronson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

VonBaronson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reve defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reve trying to control but VonBaronson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonBaronson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

VonBaronson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

VonBaronson pushes Reve off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
VonBaronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten VonBaronson somewhat.
Ieyan Reve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evil VonBaronson.
VonBaronson tries to close the distance and clinch but Reve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reve throws a sloppy head kick and VonBaronson moves out of range easily.
Reve looks to land a combination but VonBaronson avoids it well.
Evil VonBaronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reve blocks a head kick by VonBaronson.
VonBaronson fails with the takedown.
VonBaronson looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Reve scores with a four punch combination!
A right-left combo lands from Reve.

Reve moves into the clinch.

VonBaronson decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonBaronson pulls Reve in close to prevent any damage.
VonBaronson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
VonBaronson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reve wants to pass the guard but VonBaronson is keeping the position.
Reve wants to control from the top but VonBaronson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Ieyan Reve wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reve throws a head kick that misses.
Reve swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from VonBaronson is defended easily by Reve.
Reve misses with a two punch combination.
VonBaronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Reve. Reve gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reve swats away the attempt to clinch by VonBaronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil VonBaronson dominated that round.
That's time! Reve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

VonBaronson tries to clinch but Reve moves out of range.
Ieyan Reve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

VonBaronson moves into the clinch.
VonBaronson scores with a hook to the body.
VonBaronson is looking to control Reve's arms but Reve gets an underhook and turns him. Now VonBaronson has his back to the cage.
Reve looking for a takedown.

VonBaronson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Reve regains guard.

Reve is working an open guard so VonBaronson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reve misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
VonBaronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
VonBaronson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Reve or perhaps it was just good defense by VonBaronson which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by VonBaronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Reve which made him look bad.

VonBaronson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reve's half guard.
VonBaronson is breathing heavily.
Reve is trying to get back to full guard.
Reve is not content to let VonBaronson control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonBaronson is controlling the pace.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Evil VonBaronson wasn't active enough on the ground.
VonBaronson throws a head kick that misses.
VonBaronson shoots in and drives through. Reve sprawls well.
Ieyan Reve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evil VonBaronson.
Reve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VonBaronson is looking to clinch.
VonBaronson slips a jab and a cross from Reve.
Reve looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
VonBaronson stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonBaronson stuffs the takedown.
VonBaronson circles away from the clinch attempt.

VonBaronson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reve is trying to defend but VonBaronson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reve tries to roll over but VonBaronson keeps him under control.
VonBaronson trying to control from half guard but Reve is working away.
Reve is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VonBaronson passes to full mount!
VonBaronson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reve is looking to escape.
Reve knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for VonBaronson on the ground.
VonBaronson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonBaronson avoids the attempt from Reve to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evil VonBaronson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Reve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from VonBaronson.

Reve instigates a clinch.
Reve lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
VonBaronson wants to take the fight to the mat but Reve manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reve wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
VonBaronson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reve just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Reve's face as he tries to break the clinch.

VonBaronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Reve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
VonBaronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reve blocks a head kick by VonBaronson.
Reve misses with a double jab.
VonBaronson avoids the head kick by Reve.
VonBaronson closes the distance but Reve moves to the side
letting Reve counter with a right hand.
VonBaronson is looking to clinch but Reve is avoiding it.
VonBaronson is looking to clinch but Reve is avoiding it.
Reve fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left and a right from Reve both land. Nice combination.
VonBaronson throws a leg kick but Reve checks it.
Reve misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VonBaronson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ieyan Reve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evil VonBaronson.
VonBaronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Reve. Those never looked like landing.
VonBaronson dodges the punch combination from Reve.
VonBaronson shoots in but no luck this time.
VonBaronson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ieyan Reve is winning the standup battle so far.
VonBaronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Reve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
VonBaronson slips a jab and a cross from Reve.
VonBaronson misses with a takedown attempt - Reve sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
VonBaronson blocks a head kick by Reve.
No joy there for Reve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from VonBaronson.
Reve is looking to land body kicks.

Reve clinches with his opponent.
Reve looking for a takedown.
Reve blocks a body shot from VonBaronson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

VonBaronson drags the fight down to the ground.
Reve wants to control from the top but VonBaronson keeps moving.

VonBaronson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reve doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reve manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reve wants to pass the guard but VonBaronson is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VonBaronson is pulling down on Reve's head. It's preventing any offense from Reve, at least for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ieyan Reve showed his dominance in that final round.
I think VonBaronson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evil VonBaronson!