PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Moustakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reynolds
vs
Moustakas

169 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Armando Reynolds!
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, Mike Moustakas!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moustakas shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Moustakas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Moustakas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reynolds really is a fat lump.
Moustakas trying to pass the guard but Reynolds defending well.

Moustakas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reynolds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moustakas is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moustakas is working away from the top position though.
Moustakas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reynolds won't allow Moustakas to pass to mount.

Reynolds actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moustakas trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Reynolds is looking to control Moustakas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reynolds avoid being mounted?
Moustakas is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Moustakas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reynolds sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moustakas stalling.
Reynolds trying to hold on to Moustakas's head to control him but Moustakas postures up.
Nice strikes from Moustakas there.
Moustakas blocks the strikes from Reynolds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is positioning himself well to prevent Moustakas advancing to mount.
Moustakas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moustakas winds up and cracks Reynolds with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds gets back to full guard.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Moustakas is proving a slippery customer.
Moustakas cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Moustakas working some strikes from top position.
Moustakas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moustakas pushes down on Reynolds's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reynolds is trying to control but can't.
Reynolds landing small, sideways elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynolds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moustakas pulls his head out easily.
Reynolds trying to control here.
Reynolds is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moustakas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moustakas's back!
Moustakas is in bad spot here.

Moustakas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Moustakas just trying to survive but Reynolds is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Moustakas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes here.

Reynolds has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Moustakas trying to control the hands but Reynolds breaks the grip.
Reynolds really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Moustakas.
Moustakas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Reynolds loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Moustakas hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moustakas looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Moustakas wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Moustakas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armando Reynolds's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moustakas dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moustakas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Moustakas. No joy for Reynolds on that attempt.

Moustakas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Reynolds looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moustakas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moustakas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moustakas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Reynolds seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moustakas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reynolds.
Reynolds not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Reynolds looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Reynolds is taking a breather. Moustakas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moustakas tries to get to full guard but Reynolds has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reynolds lands strikes from half guard.
Reynolds throwing shots but Moustakas is blocking nicely.
Moustakas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds content to control rather than advance.
Moustakas is trying to stand back up but Reynolds is controlling him
Reynolds is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reynolds lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Reynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Reynolds thows a huge punch but Moustakas dodges it nicely.
Moustakas tries to kick Reynolds off but Reynolds keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Moustakas feints and as Reynolds raises his hands in defense, Moustakas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Moustakas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reynolds is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reynolds has escaped and now he's on top!

Moustakas is breathing heavily.
Reynolds in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moustakas trying to keep a closed guard but Reynolds is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reynolds throwing strikes but missing.
Moustakas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynolds controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moustakas for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Armando Reynolds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armando Reynolds's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Moustakas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Reynolds is fending him off so far but Moustakas persists. Nope, Reynolds circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike Moustakas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds fails with a takedown attempt.
Moustakas shapes to counter with a head kick.

Moustakas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Moustakas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reynolds defending well though.
Reynolds is not content to let Moustakas control the position.

Moustakas looking for a submission but Reynolds manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Moustakas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moustakas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Reynolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moustakas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moustakas trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reynolds managing to control the position.

Reynolds is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moustakas defends well.
Moustakas passes Reynolds's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Moustakas is looking for a kimura here.

Moustakas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reynolds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moustakas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reynolds is doing well to control the position and prevent Moustakas from advancing to side control.
Moustakas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reynolds is trying to maintain the position but Moustakas is very close to passing his half guard.

Moustakas seems to be working for a kimura but Reynolds defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moustakas misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
Moustakas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Reynolds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moustakas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moustakas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moustakas being controlled here momentarily.

Reynolds has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moustakas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moustakas postures up and lands a big shot to Reynolds's brow.
Armando Reynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four 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.

Moustakas gets to his feet - Reynolds follows without any prompting.
Moustakas dives in for a single leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Moustakas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reynolds, pushing him back against the cage.
Moustakas has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Armando Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Moustakas.
Reynolds on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Moustakas pulls Reynolds into guard.
Reynolds with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reynolds is fighting to break Moustakas's control of his arms but Moustakas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Reynolds is in close to Moustakas's body, working some short punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Moustakas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moustakas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Moustakas!