PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blair Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Schlansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blair Reeves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reeves
vs
Schlansky

215 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Blair Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jordan Schlansky!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlansky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reeves darts in trying to clinch
and Schlansky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Schlansky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlansky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reeves counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlansky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Reeves counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Schlansky.
Schlansky blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves is trying to drag Schlansky to the mat but Schlansky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reeves is trying to pull guard but Schlansky has him pressed against the cage.
Schlansky is pressed up against the cage. Reeves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schlansky down to the mat. Schlansky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Schlansky has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves lands an elbow that stopped Schlansky in his tracks for a moment.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.
Schlansky wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with the head strike.

Schlansky pulls Reeves into guard.

Schlansky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reeves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schlansky wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reeves throws a big right hand that misses.
Schlansky trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Schlansky wriggles free and stands up.
Schlansky throws a wild body kick that Reeves sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Reeves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Schlansky pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlansky scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reeves doesn't seem bothered though.

Schlansky has closed the distance and engaged Reeves in a clinch.
Schlansky is trying to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling him.
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.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reeves wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Schlansky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reeves prevents Schlansky from breaking the clinch.
Schlansky working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schlansky is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reeves throws a head punch that misses.
Reeves working aggressively here.
Schlansky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
Schlansky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Schlansky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reeves goes for a takedown attempt but Schlansky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlansky closes the distance and clinches up with Reeves, looking for a takedown. Schlansky pushes Reeves against the cage but Reeves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Reeves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schlansky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Schlansky dominated that 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.

Reeves gets tackled into the cage by Schlansky. Schlansky maintains the clinch.
Schlansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reeves.
Reeves tries to pull guard but Schlansky holds him up against the cage and eventually Reeves drops back down to his feet.
Reeves can't get the takedown.
Reeves pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schlansky leaning against his opponent.
Schlansky avoiding damage as Reeves throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlansky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Schlansky tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Schlansky is trying to break the clinch but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schlansky drags the fight down to the ground.
Schlansky pulls Reeves in close to his closed guard and prevents Reeves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Schlansky wants to stand but Reeves is controlling the position.

Schlansky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schlansky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Schlansky has his feet on Reeves's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reeves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schlansky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlansky lands with a nice body punch.
Some wild striking there from Schlansky.
A counter left hand to the body from Reeves misses its target.

Schlansky has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.

Schlansky jumps guard and drags Reeves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Reeves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schlansky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is looking to work some ground and pound but Schlansky has wrist control.
Reeves postures up in Schlansky's guard and throws a big left but Schlansky blocks it.
Reeves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reeves lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reeves connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Schlansky manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schlansky just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlansky tries a head kick but it misses.
Reeves fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses the jab.
Schlansky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reeves as he avoids it easily.
Reeves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schlansky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schlansky lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reeves circles away quickly and effectively.
Reeves throwing a counter right hand but Schlansky manages to avoid it.
Schlansky shoots for a takedown but Reeves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reeves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jordan Schlansky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schlansky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reeves circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schlansky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Schlansky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Schlansky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Schlansky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reeves.

Schlansky jumps guard and drags Reeves to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Schlansky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Reeves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Schlansky controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reeves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schlansky's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlansky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schlansky throws an elbow but misses.
Schlansky working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Schlansky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reeves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schlansky is defending well.
Reeves is trying to stall.
Reeves has a couple of punches blocked by Schlansky.
Reeves stalling in the clinch but Schlansky improves position.
Schlansky wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it.
Schlansky gets underhooks to prevent Reeves's takedown attempt.
Schlansky gets underhooks to prevent Reeves's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blair Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reeves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schlansky is defending well for now.
Schlansky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reeves.
Reeves tries to work over Schlansky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schlansky working hard to break the clinch.
Schlansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reeves.
A short right from Reeves.
Schlansky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reeves is defending well for now.
Reeves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schlansky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reeves throws a punch but it's blocked by Schlansky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlansky has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.
Schlansky tries to land knees in the clinch but Reeves avoids the damage to the body.
Reeves has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schlansky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reeves blocks an elbow strike.
Reeves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reeves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schlansky avoids a wild elbow strike from Reeves.
Schlansky is trying to push Reeves away but Reeves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Schlansky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reeves working Schlansky over with knees to the body.
Reeves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schlansky blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with some punches.
Schlansky avoids a wild elbow strike from Reeves.
Reeves can't get the takedown.
Reeves throws an elbow that misses.
Schlansky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reeves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reeves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reeves throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Schlansky has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reeves after a bit of a struggle.
Blair Reeves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Schlansky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Schlansky pulls Reeves into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jordan Schlansky.
I've got Schlansky winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Schlansky!