PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jules Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julio Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hull
vs
Reyes

180 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jules Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Julio Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reyes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hull's guard.
Reyes slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
Reyes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hull keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull being controlled here, momentarily.
Reyes won't allow Hull to sweep him here.
Reyes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hull's head.
Reyes content to stall in guard here.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
Hull looking for a sweep. Not yet Hull, not yet.
Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
Reyes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Hull keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Julio Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reyes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Reyes landing some decent shots from guard.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but Hull blocks nicely.
Reyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reyes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reyes postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hull wants to sweep here but Reyes controlling him for the moment.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Reyes wanted to stand there but Hull had control of the position.
Hull is trying to control the position but Reyes postures up.
Reyes distracts Hull with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Reyes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reyes throws a strike but Hull rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hull is breathing heavily.
Reyes controlling the position.

Reyes is looking for a triangle but Hull pushes his legs off easily.
Hull tries to stand but Reyes is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull is looking to work some ground and pound but Reyes has wrist control.
Reyes trying to control the position here.
Hull preventing the sweep.

Hull gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hull slaps away a takedown attempt from Reyes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lazy body kick from Reyes
and Hull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Reyes feints and as Hull raises his hands in defense, Reyes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Reyes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Reyes shoots in for a double leg but Hull sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hull tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reyes swivels and escapes.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Hull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Reyes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hull's half guard.
Reyes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reyes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reyes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes throwing shots but Hull is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reyes is keen to just control but Hull is a slippery customer.
Reyes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Reyes seems to be looking for submissions.
Hull is staying active underneath Reyes, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Reyes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hull defends it well.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Hull is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyes scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Hull is defending well.
Reyes wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reyes throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hull to regain full guard.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reyes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Julio Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reyes sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hull is looking to reverse the position.
Reyes throws a strike aimed at the side of Hull's head but Hull avoids it well.
Hull trying to remain calm as Reyes controls from the top position.

Reyes working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reyes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hull is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes working the ground and pound.
Hull sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Reyes winds up and cracks Hull with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.

Reyes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hull defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and Hull counters with a two punch combo.

Hull gets tackled into the cage by Reyes. Reyes maintains the clinch.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull tries to stall but Reyes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hull holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hull smiles and moves away.
Reyes with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hull to counter with a crisp jab.
Jules Hull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Reyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes shoots and misses
and Hull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jules Hull is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Hull. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Reyes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hull is on him like a limpet, forcing Reyes back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull stalling against the cage.
Hull is struggling to control the position.
Reyes jumps guard but Hull stands there with Reyes around his waist. Reyes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hull has Reyes pushed against the cage.
Hull stalling in the clinch.

Reyes breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reyes is in Hull's guard.
Hull controls Reyes momentarily but Reyes frees himself.
Hull wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes pushing down on Hull's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hull wants to control but Reyes is keeping busy.
Hull tries to roll over but Reyes keeps him under control.
Reyes is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes not doing much here.
Reyes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Reyes trying to mount his opponent but Hull defends it.
Reyes working over Hull with some ground and pound. Hull looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reyes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reyes landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reyes trying to control the pace.
Reyes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reyes wants to stand up but Hull has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes prevents Hull from improving his position.
Jules Hull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julio Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hull has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reyes 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Reyes!