PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe LeBron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeBron's entrance music is Cassidy-I'm A Hustla. A fine choice. Reed has chosen Motörhead - Bomber as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

LeBron
vs
Reed

179 cm
27
185 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe LeBron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Reed!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron takes a kick to the side of the head.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Reed tenderised LeBron's leg. LeBron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jab by Reed.
Reed looks to land a right hand but LeBron moved out of range.
LeBron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed throws a head kick but LeBron moves out of range.

LeBron shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reed manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeBron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
LeBron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBron wants to stand but Reed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LeBron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reed wants to sweep but no luck.
LeBron 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.
LeBron throws an elbow that misses. Reed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in LeBron's guard. Nice move by Reed!
LeBron is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeBron tries to get out of the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reed thumps LeBron with a low kick.
LeBron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reed. Reed obviously looking to wear him down.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
Jake Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reed takes a swing at LeBron's ribcage but misses.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed misses with a head kick.
Reed tries a head kick but it misses.
LeBron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
Reed will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
Reed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reed throws a body punch but LeBron moves out of range.
Reed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reed slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. LeBron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Reed tenderised LeBron's leg. LeBron is trying to keep his angry face on.
LeBron shoots for a double leg takedown but Reed sprawls well. He's pushed LeBron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
LeBron scores with a jab. Reed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Reed scores with a kick to the body.
Reed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reed looks to score with a jab to the body but LeBron is just out of range.
LeBron stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
LeBron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Reed fakes a jab and throws a low kick but LeBron checks it well.
LeBron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reed can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Reed.
A punch combination from LeBron misses.
Reed slaps away a takedown attempt from LeBron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
LeBron fails to land with a series of punches.

LeBron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Reed is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBron is defending well for now.
Reed wants to get back to striking at distance but LeBron won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reed dominated that 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.

LeBron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reed.
Reed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LeBron. That did some damage!
LeBron swinging wildly here.
Reed thuds his shin into the meat of LeBron's side.
LeBron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reed throws a head kick that half lands.
Reed jabs at LeBron's body.
Reed throws a head kick but LeBron moves out of range.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeBron takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reed takes a swing at LeBron's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed swats away the attempt to clinch by LeBron.
Reed throws a sloppy head kick and LeBron moves out of range easily.

LeBron has managed to clinch.
LeBron wants a takedown but no success here.
A bit of stalling here from Reed.
LeBron wants a takedown.
LeBron has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LeBron is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
LeBron tries for a takedown. No joy.
LeBron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
LeBron tries for a takedown but Reed manages to get underhooks.

Reed breaks the clinch.
LeBron stalks Reed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reed's face. Reed staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Reed.
Reed scores with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
LeBron defending well as Reed loads up on a big left hand.
LeBron blocks the body kick.
Reed tries a low kick but LeBron avoids it.
Reed thows a body kick. LeBron tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reed throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from LeBron.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Jake Reed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reed drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Felipe LeBron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeBron misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LeBron throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed misses with a hook. LeBron ducked under it nicely.
A head kick misses from Reed.
LeBron slips a jab and a cross from Reed.
LeBron catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
LeBron shoots in but no luck this time.
LeBron blocks a head kick by Reed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jake Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reed. LeBron does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

LeBron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reed sprawls well. Reed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeBron gets slowly back to his feet.
Reed tries to land a front kick but LeBron steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reed goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Felipe LeBron has been cut.
LeBron throws a leg kick but Reed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Reed misses with a shot to the body
enabling LeBron to counter with a crisp jab.
LeBron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reed lunges at LeBron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBron's hand.
Reed ducks down and throws a hook to the body but LeBron moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

LeBron instigates a clinch.
LeBron goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reed prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LeBron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felipe LeBron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reed throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck LeBron on the side of the head.
LeBron connects with a right hand. Reed shakes it off.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reed throws a hook but LeBron avoids it easily.
Reed misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBron catches Reed with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reed throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by LeBron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed lands a brutal head kick. LeBron looks out on his feet and Reed throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jake Reed!
Jake Reed managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans, into his post fight interview.