PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arizona Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Rio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Requiem for a dream. Arizona Reed acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Del Rio
vs
Reed

197 cm
30
200 lbs
5 - 13 - 0

183 cm
29
190 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arizona Reed!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.

Del Rio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Del Rio's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Reed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Rio is aware though and is defending well.
Reed is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Rio trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.

Reed is looking for a triangle here but Del Rio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to stand but Reed has his arm trapped.
Del Rio is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reed tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Del Rio decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Reed jabs Del Rio right on the nose. Del Rio blinks but takes it well.
Reed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Del Rio misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reed, right into the meat.
Reed uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Reed lands.

Del Rio pushes Reed up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reed is defending well for now.
Reed wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Del Rio effectively controlling the action here.

Del Rio breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reed, as that shot connected.
Reed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Del Rio avoids the head kick by Reed.

Reed rushes Del Rio and presses him up against the cage.
Del Rio has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Del Rio tries to break the clinch but Reed is controlling the position.
Reed fails to pull guard.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Reed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Del Rio regains guard.
Reed stops Del Rio from standing up.
Reed throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Del Rio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Rio tries to get out of the position.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Reed is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Reed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reed wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Reed stops Del Rio from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reed tries to stand but Del Rio is controlling from the bottom.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rio is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arizona Reed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reed misses with an uppercut.
Reed dips to his left and cracks Del Rio with an uppercut!
Arizona Reed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Del Rio forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Reed gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Del Rio regains guard.
Reed stops Del Rio from standing up.
Reed has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Rio is proving hard to escape from.
Del Rio manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reed is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reed regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio works his way into full mount!
Reed throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Del Rio with good strikes from the mount here!
Reed wants to hold on but Del Rio pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to control the pace but Reed is squirming around nicely.

Del Rio get's back to his feet.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.

Del Rio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.
Reed manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to hold on but Reed pushes him away.
Reed wants to control the pace but Del Rio is squirming around nicely.

Reed goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Del Rio turns into him and now he's in Reed's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Del Rio throwing strikes from guard but Reed blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
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.

Reed throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio.

Reed drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Del Rio is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Del Rio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Rio is letting Reed control him for a moment.
Reed tries to advance to mount but Del Rio instead regains half guard.
Reed is keen to just control but Del Rio is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Reed wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Rio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reed tries to stand and escape but Del Rio actually recovers to full guard.
Del Rio can't keep his opponent in guard - Reed advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.

Reed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reed is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Rio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reed gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Reed shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Del Rio defends it nicely.
Reed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Del Rio misses with a straight right.
Del Rio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Del Rio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reed is trying to defend but Del Rio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Del Rio 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio slows the pace down in half guard.
Del Rio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Del Rio moves into full mount! Reed won't be happy about that!
Reed tries to hold on but Del Rio postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Del Rio looking to control but Reed is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Arizona Reed just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Del Rio clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Reed trying to stall but Del Rio improves his position.
Del Rio prevents Reed from breaking the clinch.
Del Rio misses with a knee strike.
Reed is looking for a takedown.
Del Rio is trying to break free.

Del Rio tightens his grip and picks Reed up, before dumping him to the ground. Reed manages to land in guard.
Del Rio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reed will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Del Rio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reed looking for subs off his back but Del Rio has passed one foot through into half guard.
Reed tries to kick Del Rio off but Del Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Del Rio sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is pressing down on Del Rio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Reed won't let him.

Del Rio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Reed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed misses with a hook.
A nice combination there by Reed.

Reed moves into the clinch successfully.
Del Rio has Reed pressed against the cage, preventing Reed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rio trying to land knees to the body.
Del Rio trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio can't break the clinch.
Reed throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Del Rio avoiding damage.

Del Rio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Rio manages to end up in side control.
Reed is trying to control Del Rio's posture but Del Rio avoids it.
Del Rio controlling from side mount.
Del Rio wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed struggling a bit here.
Del Rio slows the pace down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Alberto Del Rio has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reed works over Del Rio's head and body with a nice combination.
Reed jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberto Del Rio had his way with Arizona Reed in that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A slow jab from Reed misses its intended target.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Del Rio to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reed.
Del Rio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Rio wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Rio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reed swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Reed.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arizona Reed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Reed.
Del Rio wants to clinch up but Reed keeps it at a distance.
Del Rio tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
Del Rio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reed.
Reed might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Reed misses with a body kick.
Reed is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Reed shoots in but Del Rio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alberto Del Rio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arizona Reed.
Del Rio fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Del Rio clinches up with Reed and pushes him back against the cage.
Del Rio just leaning against Reed, taking a breather.
Del Rio is trying to break the clinch but Reed is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Del Rio.
Del Rio lands a right hand.
Del Rio misses with a knee to the head.
Reed wants to break free but Del Rio has control.
Reed trying to stall but Del Rio improves his position.
Del Rio throws an elbow but it misses.
Reed can't break the clinch.
Del Rio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Del Rio with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Reed.
Del Rio is working Reed over against the cage.
Del Rio misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Del Rio leaning against his opponent.
Reed lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Del Rio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Del Rio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reed gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Rio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Del Rio prevents Reed from breaking the clinch.
Del Rio swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed missing with knees to the body.
Reed tries for a takedown. No joy.
Del Rio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reed is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Del Rio struggles to land a body shot inside as Reed controls his hands.
Reed wants to break the clinch but can't.

Reed is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Del Rio can't fight it off and eventually Reed manages to take the fight to the floor. Del Rio looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Rio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reed wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Rio tries to stand and escape but Reed is controlling the position.
Del Rio wants to pass to mount but Reed is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Del Rio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Rio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Alberto Del Rio!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Arizona Reed!

The fight ends as a draw!