PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland Deschain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deschain comes to the cage accompanied by Giving In-- As made famous by Adema. Reed is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deschain
vs
Reed

185 cm
34
197 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

190 cm
32
203 lbs
24 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Diamond Nutrition 160q

Convicted Trap House

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 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Deschain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Deschain lands with a hook. Reed tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Oliver Reed has been cut.
Oliver Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed misses with an uppercut. Deschain saw that one coming.
Reed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reed slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reed fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Deschain is out of range.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Reed gets caught flat footed, as Deschain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Deschain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deschain postures up.
Reed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deschain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Deschain trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Deschain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reed controlling Deschain's posture.
Deschain postures up in Reed's guard and throws a big left but Reed blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reed lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Deschain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deschain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deschain throws a series of punches but Reed avoids them all with ease.
Reed scores with a three punch combo!
Deschain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reed feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Deschain's calf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deschain.
Reed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deschain has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Reed throws a leg kick that is checked

so Deschain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deschain preventing the sweep.
Deschain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reed trying to keep a closed guard but Deschain is proving a slippery customer.
Deschain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reed seems keen to control Deschain's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Deschain looking to pass the guard.
Deschain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reed's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is controlling Deschain's trapped leg to prevent Deschain from advancing to side control.
Reed wants to improve his position but Deschain is controlling well.
Reed won't allow Deschain to pass to mount.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reed controlling the position for now.
Deschain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deschain 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.
Reed wants to control but Deschain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed is looking for a sweep. Deschain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Deschain is thwarting Reed's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed is not content to let Deschain control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Reed.
Reed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Deschain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed!
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!
Deschain is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Deschain connects with a decent elbow.
Deschain working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Deschain grinds an elbow into Reed's temple.
Reed holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Deschain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reed pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reed drops his hands momentarily and Deschain takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deschain scores with a jab to the body.
Oliver Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reed slips a straight right by Deschain.
Deschain throws a shot from downtown. Reed moves away and avoids it.
Reed lands a right hook to the body.
Deschain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Reed does it's job there.
Deschain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reed throws out the jab.

Deschain lands a big shot that drops Reed! Can he finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deschain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deschain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Deschain trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reed pulls Deschain in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Oliver Reed.
Reed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deschain moves away from the strike by Reed.
Deschain misses with a body shot.
Reed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deschain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deschain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Reed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reed throws a head kick but Deschain moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed misses with a wild body shot.
Donk. Deschain catches Reed right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up Oliver Reed's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deschain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reed checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the body from Reed misses

and Deschain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deschain throwing strikes but missing.
Deschain wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed pulls Deschain in to control the position.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Deschain from controlling successfully.
Deschain is looking to work some ground and pound but Reed has wrist control.
Reed working a defensive guard but Deschain manages to pass into side control anyway.
Deschain scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is looking for a sweep.

Deschain tries for a kimura but Reed is defending well.
Deschain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reed sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Reed is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Reed is looking to regain half guard here but Deschain keeps moving and retains side control.
Deschain in side control, throwing shots but Reed defends.
Reed gets back to half guard.
Deschain lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reed trying to control but Deschain postures up.
Reed is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Deschain is staying active.
Deschain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reed!

Deschain with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deschain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Reed hang on?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deschain looking to finish Reed with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reed!
Deschain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roland Deschain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oliver Reed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

An inside leg kick from Reed misses.
Reed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deschain rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Reed. Beautiful body shot.
Deschain on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reed swings for the body but Deschain moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deschain. Reed does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reed attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Deschain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reed throws a hook but Deschain avoids it easily.
Reed takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Deschain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deschain scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deschain.
Reed just misses with a punch to the body.
Deschain misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed misses with a body shot.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Deschain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reed won't be happy with that.
Reed is looking for a sweep.

Deschain is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Deschain controlling the position from side mount.
Deschain works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Deschain working the ground and pound but Reed is defending the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Deschain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deschain lands some shots froms side control.
Oliver Reed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deschain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Deschain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reed has escaped the position, nice work there.

Deschain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Deschain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
I wouldn't like to be where Reed is right now.
Deschain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reed can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control Deschain's posture but Deschain avoids it.

Deschain is trying to get an arm triangle but Reed is defending well.
Reed wants to control but Deschain postures up.
Deschain wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.

Deschain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reed is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Reed tries to bench press Deschain off him but Deschain keeps the position.
Deschain is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deschain trying to control the action but Reed is working from the bottom.
Deschain misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deschain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Deschain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Deschain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deschain 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Deschain!
An out of breath Roland Deschain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.