PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Reyes
vs
Matrix

180 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alberto Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johny Matrix!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Matrix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matrix lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Matrix.
Reyes working hard to break the clinch.

Matrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matrix throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reyes's head.

It looks like Alberto Reyes has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matrix.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reyes tries to clinch but Matrix is having none of it.
Matrix lands a head kick!
Reyes shoots in but Matrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Matrix forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes is trying to break the clinch but Matrix has him pressed against the cage.

Matrix pulls Reyes into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes advances position into side control!

Reyes decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Matrix fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Matrix.
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Matrix pushes him off.
Matrix only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reyes misses with a double jab

and Matrix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matrix trying to land knees to the body.

Matrix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alberto Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrix throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matrix throws the left hand but Reyes avoids the punch easily.
Reyes misses with an uppercut

and Matrix moves into the clinch.

Matrix breaks the clinch.

Matrix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Matrix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matrix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Matrix working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Matrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reyes's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix trying to control the position.
Reyes stopping the sweep attempt from Matrix.
Matrix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reyes manages to get himself to full guard.

Matrix postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Reyes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matrix, into his guard.

Matrix looking to control.

Matrix is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reyes throws an elbow that misses. Matrix uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reyes's guard. Nice move by Matrix!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Matrix from controlling successfully.
Matrix trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Matrix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reyes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matrix swivels and escapes.
Matrix throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reyes is breathing heavily.

Matrix shoots in and gets a takedown into Reyes's guard.
Reyes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Matrix dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Matrix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Reyes's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reyes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alberto Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matrix thinks about the counter body kick.
Reyes misses with a takedown attempt
and Matrix counters with a three punch combo that has Reyes backing up. Reyes nods at Matrix to acknowledge the strikes.
Reyes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Matrix.

Matrix drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Matrix wants to pass the guard but Reyes is keeping the position.
Reyes is controlling Matrix's posture.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reyes can't keep his opponent in guard - Matrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matrix.
Matrix is looking to stall here but Reyes recovers full guard.
Matrix wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Johny Matrix has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matrix forces his way into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matrix passes to side control.
Matrix trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.
Matrix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matrix decides to stand back up. Matrix steps back and let's Reyes get back to his feet.
Reyes leaves Matrix with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reyes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matrix moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Matrix releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.

Matrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reyes as he jumps to the side.
Reyes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alberto Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Matrix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes moves in looking to clinch but Matrix pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Matrix as Reyes shoots in.
Matrix is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Matrix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Matrix shoots in but Reyes avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Matrix gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matrix blocks an uppercut.
Matrix lands an uppercut.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but Matrix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes is looking to break free of the clinch but Matrix has double underhooks.
Matrix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reyes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reyes can't break the clinch.
Reyes swings wildly with an uppercut but Matrix uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johny Matrix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Reyes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Matrix changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Matrix manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Matrix keeps the fight on the outside.

Matrix forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.
Reyes avoiding damage as Matrix throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Matrix breaks from the clinch.
Matrix with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reyes throws a leg kick but Matrix sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Matrix shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reyes misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes dives in and grabs Matrix's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrix pushes down on Reyes's head and hops out.
Matrix shoots in looking for a takedown but Reyes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matrix's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alberto Reyes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Matrix.

Reyes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Reyes is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reyes tries to break the clinch but Matrix is controlling the position.
Reyes is trying to break free.
Matrix tries for a takedown but Reyes manages to get underhooks.
Matrix lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reyes.
Reyes working hard to break the clinch.
Matrix tries to pull guard but Reyes holds him up against the cage and eventually Matrix drops back down to his feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Matrix keeps moving.
Matrix has a closed guard, preventing Reyes from standing up.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Matrix keeps moving.
Matrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reyes is one step ahead there.
Reyes sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrix looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reyes won't allow Matrix to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matrix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reyes looks to land a right hand but Matrix moved out of range.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Reyes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matrix circles away.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Matrix scores with a leg kick.
Reyes throws a combination that misses

and Matrix counters by moving into the clinch.

Matrix pulls guard successfully.
Reyes trying to control but Matrix is working from the bottom.
Matrix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Matrix wants to stand up but Reyes is controlling him.
Alberto Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes postures up.
Reyes throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Matrix is on top in guard.

Matrix works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matrix looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Matrix is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Matrix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matrix has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Matrix!