PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitur Binesdirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitur Binesdirty is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Reyes
vs
Binesdirty

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Binesdirty's waist but Binesdirty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
As Reyes backs off Binesdirty throws a huge counter combo but Reyes manages to avoid it all.
Binesdirty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Binesdirty counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Binesdirty has taken the fight to the clinch.

Binesdirty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reyes goes for a double leg but Binesdirty avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Binesdirty continues to drive forward.
A countering left hand to the body from Binesdirty misses.
Binesdirty closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reyes circles away.
We've been informed that Binesdirty has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Binesdirty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reyes's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes fails with the takedown
and Binesdirty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and Binesdirty counters with a right hand to the body.

Binesdirty drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Reyes takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Binesdirty sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reyes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Binesdirty taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Binesdirty.
Reyes is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is letting Binesdirty control him for a moment.
Binesdirty throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Binesdirty is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reyes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Binesdirty is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reyes's shoulder. That is not cool.
Binesdirty creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reyes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Binesdirty works to advance to full mount. Reyes defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Binesdirty controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty landing punches.

Binesdirty working for a submission but Reyes is keeping him at bay.
Binesdirty controlling the position easily from mount.
Binesdirty has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Binesdirty stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Reyes shoots in but Binesdirty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That kick from Binesdirty tenderised Reyes's leg. Reyes is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Binesdirty has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reyes is trying to push Binesdirty away but Binesdirty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Binesdirty is looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Binesdirty.
The referee is keeping an eye on Binesdirty - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Binesdirty receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Binesdirty has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reyes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitur Binesdirty dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reyes stuffs the takedown attempt from Binesdirty. Binesdirty gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes has his takedown stuffed
and Binesdirty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Binesdirty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Binesdirty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Binesdirty happy to just control the position for now.
Reyes stops Binesdirty from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty happy to just control the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes stops Binesdirty from passing to mount.
Binesdirty creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Reyes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Binesdirty lands an elbow.
Reyes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Binesdirty on the ground.
Reyes is being controlled here.
Binesdirty has control of an arm but Reyes manages to advance to Binesdirty's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty trying to control the hands but Reyes breaks the grip.
Reyes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Binesdirty turns into Reyes and is now in his guard.
Binesdirty not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Binesdirty's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Binesdirty scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Binesdirty controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Binesdirty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reyes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Binesdirty passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Binesdirty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Binesdirty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Binesdirty content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Binesdirty moves into full mount!
Reyes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Binesdirty controlling the pace for now.
Binesdirty is landing with some decent strikes but Reyes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitur Binesdirty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice body punch from Binesdirty.
Binesdirty lands with a nice combination. Reyes backs away looking to recover.
Reyes fails with the takedown.
Binesdirty unleashes a big counter combination but Reyes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Binesdirty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reyes's knee momentarily.
Binesdirty changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reyes tries to avoid it but Binesdirty manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reyes to the ground. Reyes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reyes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Binesdirty's waist but Binesdirty gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reyes off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Binesdirty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Binesdirty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Binesdirty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Binesdirty closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reyes quickly recovers to half guard.
Reyes is trying to escape back to his feet but Binesdirty uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binesdirty misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Binesdirty throws a strike aimed at the side of Reyes's head but Reyes avoids it well.

Binesdirty has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Binesdirty is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reyes's half guard.
Binesdirty is controlling the pace.

Binesdirty is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reyes defends it well.
Reyes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reyes tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mitur Binesdirty has got the better of the ground game so far.

Binesdirty seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.
Binesdirty is taking a breather. Reyes 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty winds up and cracks Reyes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Binesdirty decides to stand up.
Reyes throws a sloppy head kick
and Binesdirty counters with a series of strikes. Reyes will be more careful next time no doubt.

Binesdirty shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reyes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Binesdirty is standing up over Reyes. Reyes looks to escape but Binesdirty dives into side control.
Mitur Binesdirty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Binesdirty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Binesdirty.
Binesdirty remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Binesdirty working the head with strikes.
Binesdirty controlling the position from side mount.
Binesdirty lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jake Reyes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Binesdirty stands up and beckons Reyes to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitur Binesdirty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Binesdirty 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitur Binesdirty!
Mitur Binesdirty 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.