PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byron Skiddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braydon Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reese's choice of entrance music: Stranglehold. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skiddles
vs
Reese

180 cm
21
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

173 cm
19
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Byron Skiddles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braydon Reese!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese throws a predictable looking body shot

and Skiddles counters by moving into the clinch.
Skiddles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reese is stalling here.
Skiddles jumps guard but Reese stands there with Skiddles around his waist. Skiddles gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reese taking a breather.
Skiddles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skiddles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skiddles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Skiddles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Skiddles is working Reese over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese stalling.
Skiddles wants to break the clinch but can't.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reese - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Reese has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Braydon Reese.
Reese ducks under a wild hook from Skiddles.
Reese throws a body punch but Skiddles moves out of range.
Skiddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Skiddles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reese takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reese. Skiddles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byron Skiddles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Reese.
Decent striking displayed by Skiddles there.
Nice jab there from Skiddles.
Reese is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Skiddles rather than just go for the knockout.
Skiddles moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese slips a jab from Skiddles.
Skiddles connects with a looping right hand.

Reese shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Skiddles is trying to defend but Reese finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Skiddles tries to get to full guard but Reese has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles works his way to full guard. Good work.
Reese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skiddles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Skiddles wants to sweep but no luck.

Skiddles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reese can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Skiddles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reese preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skiddles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Skiddles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skiddles controls Reese momentarily but Reese frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Skiddles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reese gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Skiddles dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Skiddles just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese just misses with a punch to the body.
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skiddles.
Reese ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skiddles moves away.
Reese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reese wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reese misses with a looping left.
Skiddles connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reese momentarily.
Reese avoids the body shot from Skiddles.
Good exchange - Skiddles coming out on top.
Skiddles misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Reese counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skiddles's guard now.

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

Skiddles looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reese passes into side control.
Skiddles is looking to reverse the position.

Reese is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skiddles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skiddles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Reese's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skiddles is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reese jumps into side control!

Reese is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skiddles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skiddles tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reese wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reese is trying to get an arm triangle but Skiddles is defending well.
Skiddles gets back to half guard.
Skiddles is not content to let Reese control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Skiddles manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skiddles working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reese won't allow Skiddles to sweep him here.
Reese trying to control but Skiddles is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Skiddles working a defensive guard here.
Skiddles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reese takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Braydon Reese will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Skiddles misses with a body shot.
Skiddles is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Reese waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skiddles.
Skiddles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skiddles connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reese uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skiddles.
Skiddles takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.
Reese connects with a leg kick. Skiddles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Skiddles lunges at Reese with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Reese's hand.
Reese looks to land a right hand but Skiddles moved out of range.
Skiddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reese was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiddles.
Reese's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skiddles connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reese scrambles back to his feet.
Reese throws a hook to the side of Skiddles's head but Skiddles sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skiddles cracks a nice hook into Reese's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiddles misses with a hook. Reese ducked under it nicely.
Skiddles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Reese.
Reese misses with a hook. Skiddles ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Skiddles misses.
Reese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reese bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Skiddles misses its intended target.
Reese avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Skiddles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reese.
Reese misses with a hook. Skiddles ducked under it nicely.
Skiddles scores with a jab. Reese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Skiddles.
Skiddles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reese was well out of range. Poor timing from Skiddles.
A cross from Skiddles lands.
An inside leg kick from Reese misses.
Reese misses with a left hand

and Skiddles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Skiddles.
Reese is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reese is looking for a takedown.
Byron Skiddles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braydon Reese.
Skiddles working hard to break the clinch.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skiddles gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.
Reese is trying to maintain a safe position but Skiddles gets an underhook and turns Reese into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Skiddles breaks the clinch.
Reese tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skiddles was well out of range. Poor timing from Reese.
Skiddles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reese throws a looping overhand right but Skiddles ducks down to avoid it.
Reese misses with a body punch

and Skiddles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Skiddles advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Skiddles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Reese is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skiddles trying to control the action but Reese is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Skiddles.
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!
Reese manages to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skiddles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reese does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skiddles is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Reese is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Skiddles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skiddles 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Byron Skiddles!
Byron Skiddles really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.