PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonia Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryce Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chambers
vs
Reynolds

178 cm
20
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonia Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryce Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chambers gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chambers.
Chambers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Chambers.
Reynolds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chambers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chambers looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers postures up in Reynolds's guard and throws a big left but Reynolds blocks it.

Reynolds is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chambers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chambers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Chambers landing with the ground and pound.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Chambers could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Chambers is looking to stand up but Reynolds isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds postures up in Chambers's guard and throws a big left but Chambers blocks it.
Chambers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chambers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Chambers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chambers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chambers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chambers throwing shots but Reynolds is blocking nicely.
Chambers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds is looking for a sweep. Chambers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonia Chambers dominated that round.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reynolds shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Reynolds showed some decent athleticism there.

Reynolds decides to stand and escape the position.
Antonia Chambers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Reynolds manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chambers on his heels. He'll look to pass Chambers's guard now, I'm sure.
Chambers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Reynolds throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chambers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reynolds throws a big elbow that misses.
Reynolds tries to free his leg and advance position but Chambers is retaining full guard.
Reynolds throwing strikes from guard but Chambers blocks nicely.
Chambers pulls Reynolds in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Reynolds preventing the sweep.
Reynolds passes Chambers's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reynolds working the head and body with strikes.
Reynolds is breathing heavily.
Chambers looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reynolds is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chambers tries to lock up and control but Reynolds gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chambers is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chambers is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reynolds with a couple of short strikes.
Chambers bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Chambers throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers throwing strikes but missing.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!
Reynolds being controlled here momentarily.
Reynolds throws a big right hand that misses.
Chambers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chambers controlling Reynolds's posture.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Antonia Chambers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reynolds looking to pass the guard.
Chambers is adopting a defensive guard.
Reynolds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chambers pulls Reynolds in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Antonia Chambers.

Reynolds closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryce Reynolds showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Chambers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chambers with the ground and pound but Reynolds uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chambers landing with the ground and pound.
Chambers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reynolds utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chambers is working Reynolds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chambers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Chambers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chambers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chambers throwing strikes from guard but Reynolds blocks nicely.
Reynolds trying to control the position.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Reynolds uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Reynolds!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chambers looking to control.
Reynolds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reynolds postures up.
Chambers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reynolds with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chambers holds on and takes a little breather.

We're going to have a standup here because Antonia Chambers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Chambers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks to land a strike but Reynolds avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Chambers lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Chambers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chambers is looking to work some ground and pound but Reynolds has wrist control.
Chambers throws a strike but Reynolds rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonia Chambers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chambers 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonia Chambers!