PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sang Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Reeves
vs
Martinez Migz Martinez

202 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Migz Martinez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Migz Martinez somewhat.
Migz Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reeves avoids a punch combination nicely.

Migz Martinez moves into the clinch.

Reeves pulls Migz Martinez into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Migz Martinez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Migz Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reeves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Migz Martinez wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Migz Martinez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Migz Martinez trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Migz Martinez throwing strikes but missing.
Migz Martinez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Migz Martinez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Migz Martinez postures up in Reeves's guard and throws a big left but Reeves blocks it.
Migz Martinez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reeves works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reeves is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Migz Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Migz Martinez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Migz Martinez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reeves defends it well.
Reeves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Migz Martinez is working away from the top position though.
Migz Martinez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Migz Martinez tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Reeves trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reeves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reeves.
Reeves is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Migz Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.
Reeves avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reeves is pulling down on Migz Martinez's head. It's preventing any offense from Migz Martinez, at least for the moment.
Migz Martinez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reeves circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Migz Martinez with that takedown attempt.
Sang Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez.
Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Migz Martinez manages to avoid it.
Reeves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Migz Martinez back to the cage. Reeves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Migz Martinez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Migz Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Migz Martinez throws a right and a left that Reeves avoids nicely.
Migz Martinez looks winded!
Migz Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Migz Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Reeves pushes him off.
Migz Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Migz Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Migz Martinez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Migz Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side.
Reeves tries to clinch but Migz Martinez moves out of range.
Reeves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Reeves as Migz Martinez shoots in.
Migz Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Migz Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reeves paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Reeves moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a punch on the inside.
Migz Martinez blocking some punches.
Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reeves misses with the head strike.
Migz Martinez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sang Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez.
Reeves throws a head punch that misses.
Reeves throws an elbow that misses.
Reeves tries a body shot but Migz Martinez blocks it.

Migz Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Migz Martinez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Migz Martinez is breathing heavily.
Migz Martinez misses with a takedown attempt - Reeves sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reeves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Migz Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Reeves.
Migz Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Migz Martinez wants to clinch.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Migz Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Sang Reeves is winning the standup battle so far.
Migz Martinez misses with a few strikes there.
Reeves throws a solid leg kick but Migz Martinez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Reeves.
Migz Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Reeves defends well and Migz Martinez ends up having to push Reeves into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reeves throwing a counter right hand but Migz Martinez manages to avoid it.
Reeves misses with a body shot.
Migz Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Reeves shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Reeves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Migz Martinez.
Migz Martinez darts in looking for a takedown but Reeves gets double underhooks and turns Migz Martinez into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Migz Martinez keeps it at a distance.
Reeves throws a body kick that misses.
Migz Martinez tries to counter with a clinch but Reeves shakes him off and moves away.
Reeves stuffs the takedown.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Migz Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Migz Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Reeves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Migz Martinez.
Reeves connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves looking to throw knees to the head but Migz Martinez is blocking nicely.
Reeves lands a right hand.
Reeves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reeves throws an elbow but it misses.
Reeves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Migz Martinez blocks with his arms.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but Migz Martinez blocks it.
Migz Martinez is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Migz Martinez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reeves after a bit of a struggle.
Reeves lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Migz Martinez wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sang Reeves dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Reeves tries to clinch up but Migz Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Sang Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Migz Martinez shoots and misses
and Reeves counters with a nice low kick that buckles Migz Martinez's knee momentarily.
Migz Martinez tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Migz Martinez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
No joy there for Migz Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Migz Martinez defending well as Reeves loads up on a big left hand.
Migz Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Reeves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Migz Martinez keeps the fight on the outside.
Migz Martinez shoots in but no luck this time.
Sang Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Martinez Migz Martinez.
Migz Martinez misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Migz Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Reeves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reeves tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Migz Martinez manages to circle out of the way.
Migz Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reeves blocks a head kick by Migz Martinez.
Migz Martinez tries to clinch but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Migz Martinez avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Migz Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reeves lands a head kick. Migz Martinez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Migz Martinez throws a series of punches but Reeves avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a body kick.
Reeves tries to clinch but Migz Martinez is having none of it.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Migz Martinez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reeves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reeves tries to clinch but Migz Martinez is having none of it.
Migz Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reeves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Migz Martinez can do to turn this around?
Migz Martinez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Reeves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Migz Martinez moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Migz Martinez jumps guard but Reeves stands there with Migz Martinez around his waist. Migz Martinez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reeves trying to land knees to the body.
Migz Martinez is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
Migz Martinez tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Migz Martinez drops back down to his feet.
Migz Martinez tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reeves tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Reeves misses with a knee strike.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Migz Martinez.
Migz Martinez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves swings wildly with an uppercut but Migz Martinez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Migz Martinez prevents a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Migz Martinez is trying to pull guard but Reeves turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Migz Martinez trying to control the position but instead, Reeves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Migz Martinez into the cage.
Reeves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeves.
Reeves misses with some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Migz Martinez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Migz Martinez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Migz Martinez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sang Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reeves 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sang Reeves!