PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jor Nodtveidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Nodtveidt
vs
Reynolds

181 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jor Nodtveidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds blocks a low kick nicely.
Nodtveidt with a lazy takedown attempt

and Reynolds counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reynolds looks to land a strike but Nodtveidt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds is stalling in the full guard.

Nodtveidt manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Nodtveidt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.

Nodtveidt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nodtveidt is working away from the top position though.
Reynolds is staying active underneath Nodtveidt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nodtveidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodtveidt throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Reynolds is pressing down on Nodtveidt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nodtveidt won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
Nodtveidt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nodtveidt is looking to stand up but Reynolds won't let him.
Reynolds keeping full guard, as Nodtveidt tries to pass.
Nodtveidt trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Jor Nodtveidt wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Reynolds swats away the attempt to clinch by Nodtveidt.
Nice sprawl there from Reynolds as Nodtveidt shoots in.
Nodtveidt misses with a low kick as Reynolds jumps back.
Nodtveidt dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Nodtveidt's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jor Nodtveidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reynolds is looking to clinch but Nodtveidt is avoiding it.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick from Nodtveidt.
Reynolds defending well as Nodtveidt loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jor Nodtveidt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nodtveidt keeps the fight on the outside.
Nodtveidt tries for a takedown but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nodtveidt moves into the clinch.
Nodtveidt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nodtveidt is breathing heavily.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.

Reynolds successfully pulls guard.

Reynolds has his foot on Nodtveidt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nodtveidt works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Nodtveidt trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nodtveidt keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Nodtveidt keeps moving.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Nodtveidt stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Nodtveidt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nodtveidt shoots in for a takedown but Reynolds shows good takedown defense.
Nodtveidt lands with a right hand.
Nodtveidt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jor Nodtveidt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nodtveidt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Reynolds manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nodtveidt fails with the takedown

and Reynolds counters with a single leg into guard. Nodtveidt didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jor Nodtveidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nodtveidt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Nodtveidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nodtveidt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reynolds accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nodtveidt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reynolds is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reynolds showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nodtveidt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James Reynolds has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Nodtveidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds drops back looking for a leg! Nodtveidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nodtveidt manages to kick Reynolds off! Reynolds jumps back into Nodtveidt's guard.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Nodtveidt keeps moving.
Reynolds has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reynolds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nodtveidt keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reynolds drops back looking for a leg! Nodtveidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nodtveidt manages to kick Reynolds off! Reynolds jumps back into Nodtveidt's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nodtveidt being controlled here, momentarily.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds trying to control but Nodtveidt is working from the bottom.
Reynolds missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nodtveidt pulls Reynolds in to control the position.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nodtveidt trying to control here.

Reynolds is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nodtveidt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but Nodtveidt defending well.
Reynolds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nodtveidt's head.
Nodtveidt is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reynolds is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nodtveidt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reynolds.
Reynolds moves into full mount! Nodtveidt won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Reynolds throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nodtveidt tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reynolds is in Nodtveidt's guard.
Nodtveidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nodtveidt is on top in guard.

Reynolds working for a triangle but Nodtveidt defends it easily.
Nodtveidt controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nodtveidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nodtveidt wants to stand but Reynolds is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nodtveidt scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nodtveidt decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Reynolds shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nodtveidt trying to control but Reynolds postures up.

Reynolds in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Nodtveidt tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reynolds!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Reynolds!