PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Khali
vs
Reis

175 cm
51
160 lbs
35 - 65 - 1

173 cm
41
152 lbs
25 - 24 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Versus

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 35 - 65 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Khali drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Khali stands up.

Khali shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khali tries to stand but can't do so whilst Reis controls his leg.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Khali wants to stand but Reis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis is looking for a sweep. Khali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khali pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Reis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khali can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Khali wants to get up but he can't break Reis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Reis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Reis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Khali is defending well. Reis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Khali has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Reis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julian Reis!
A less than humble Julian Reis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Brij Khali spoke after the fight, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.