PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pena Trasseli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Trasseli's choice of entrance music: Look at my horse!. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Reis
vs
Trasseli

173 cm
39
152 lbs
22 - 21 - 1

177 cm
37
150 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pena Trasseli!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trasseli lands a high kick!

It looks like Julian Reis has been cut.
Trasseli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Reis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trasseli sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reis somewhat.
Reis fails to land the takedown.
Trasseli throws a body shot but no joy.
Reis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trasseli throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trasseli looks for the body kick but Reis saw that one coming.
Reis tries to counter by clinching up but Trasseli breaks away and moves out of range.
Reis moves out of range as Trasseli strikes.
Reis moves out of range of the strikes.
Trasseli misses with a combination

and Reis counters with a takedown into side control.

Trasseli throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pena Trasseli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trasseli looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trasseli connects with a single shot there.
Trasseli misses with a leg kick.
Trasseli lands with a nice body punch.
Trasseli throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Reis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trasseli sprawls and moves away.
Trasseli throws a leg kick but Reis checks it.
Reis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reis walks into a straight right hand from Trasseli.
Trasseli looks to land a combination but Reis avoids it well.

Reis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trasseli on his heels. He'll look to pass Trasseli's guard now, I'm sure.
Reis is standing up over Trasseli. Trasseli looks to escape but Reis dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trasseli, who protects the arm well.

Reis swings around for an armbar but Trasseli sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Reis's guard.

Reis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trasseli defends well.

Reis looking for a triangle here. Trasseli is fighting it but it looks tight! Reis pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Trasseli is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julian Reis!
Julian Reis was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.