PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cordimana Ocypode (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reid comes to the ring accompanied by Sub Focus - Rock it. Cordimana Ocypode is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Reid
vs
Ocypode

176 cm
24
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
33
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

GREEN!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lincoln Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cordimana Ocypode!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocypode has his takedown stuffed

and Reid decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ocypode's guard.
Reid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ocypode is keeping the position for now.

Ocypode has his foot on Reid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reid works his way back into a safe position though.
Reid passes Ocypode's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ocypode sees it coming and defends easily.
Reid passes to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ocypode is not content to let Reid control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ocypode has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reid but great work by Ocypode.
Ocypode is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Ocypode swings around for an armbar but Reid sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ocypode's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid passes Ocypode's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ocypode is refusing to be controlled, as Reid sits in half guard.

Reid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ocypode has managed to free his arm - good work.

Reid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reid is just content to waste time from the top position. Ocypode takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reid looking to sit in guard and control but Ocypode gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.
Ocypode wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cordimana Ocypode.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Ocypode on that attempt.

Reid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ocypode looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Reid is working for a kimura here but Ocypode manages to reverse the position and he's now in Reid's guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode looking to pass the guard.
Reid trying to control the position here.

Ocypode drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reid!

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode sneaks back into half guard.

Reid is working for a kimura but Ocypode is defending it quite comfortably.

Reid is looking for a kimura but Ocypode is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reid to get the leverage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reid is trying to control the action in half guard but Ocypode is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Reid is looking for submissions but instead, Ocypode has regained full guard.
Reid trying to control but Ocypode is working from the bottom.

Ocypode throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reid looking to pass the guard.
Reid is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Reid drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ocypode dives on top into guard.
Ocypode pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reid is keeping the position for now.
Ocypode wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lincoln Reid just wasn't active enough.

Reid looking to score a takedown here. Ocypode is defending well but Reid drives through and ends up in Ocypode's guard.

Ocypode is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reid passes Ocypode's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reid looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lincoln Reid dominated that round.
That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Reid shoots in and gets a takedown into Ocypode's guard.

Reid has gone for a leg lock! Ocypode slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reid's guard.
Reid trying to keep a closed guard but Ocypode is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid pulls Ocypode in close to prevent any damage.
Reid looking for a sweep. Not yet Reid, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Reid wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ocypode tries for a takedown but Reid circles away easily

and Reid counters with a takedown into side control.
Reid is looking to take a break and control but Ocypode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Reid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ocypode has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ocypode tries to bench press Reid off him but Reid keeps the position.

Reid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Reid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reid working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Reid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ocypode has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reid but great work by Ocypode.
You can see the frustration on Reid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ocypode looking to control but instead Reid has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ocypode is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Reid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ocypode pulls his head out easily.
Reid tries to roll over but Ocypode keeps him under control.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cordimana Ocypode hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Reid 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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reid trying to control but Ocypode is working from the bottom.

Ocypode is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reid is aware though and is defending well.

Ocypode has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reid trying to control but Ocypode is working from the bottom.
Reid stands and throws Ocypode's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Reid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ocypode has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reid but great work by Ocypode.
Cordimana Ocypode has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ocypode's best efforts.
Ocypode trying to control from Reid's half guard. Reid has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ocypode trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Reid manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Reid wants to control from the top but Ocypode keeps moving.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Reid stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ocypode swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ocypode looking for a guillotine here but Reid defends easily.
Reid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lincoln Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid pushing down on Ocypode's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Reid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ocypode sees it coming and defends easily.
Reid wants to advance to full mount but Ocypode doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Reid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Reid is looking to advance position but Ocypode has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ocypode controlling from mount.

Ocypode goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reid is on top in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lincoln Reid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reid 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Lincoln Reid!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Lincoln Reid!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Lincoln Reid!

Lincoln Reid wins by unanimous decision!
An intense looking Lincoln Reid took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'yes, I tried to break his arm.'.