PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory O Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ulfar Reynisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

O Connor
vs
Reynisson

175 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
26
169 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory O Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulfar Reynisson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reynisson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Reynisson tries to clinch up
and O Connor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gregory O Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Reynisson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Reynisson lands in his opponent's guard.
O Connor looking to control.
O Connor wants to sweep here but Reynisson controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Connor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Reynisson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Reynisson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Connor is keeping the position for now.
O Connor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if O Connor tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reynisson trying to stand up but can't free himself from O Connor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

O Connor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynisson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Reynisson trying to move into half guard but instead O Connor has managed to sweep!

O Connor with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Connor trying to control but Reynisson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
O Connor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reynisson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reynisson wants to sweep here but O Connor controlling him for the moment.
Reynisson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with O Connor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Connor throws a shot to the body.
O Connor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reynisson under the eye.
O Connor wants to land a leg kick but Reynisson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynisson blocks a jab.
O Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Connor scores with a one two! Reynisson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Reynisson.
O Connor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
O Connor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Reynisson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but O Connor defends it well.
O Connor tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynisson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reynisson shoots for a double leg takedown but O Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Reynisson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynisson looks winded!
O Connor is looking to land body kicks.
Reynisson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Reynisson throws a big shot that misses.
O Connor throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Connor. That's going to slow Reynisson down.
O Connor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynisson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Connor defends well and Reynisson ends up having to push O Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gregory O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulfar Reynisson.
Reynisson throws a sloppy head kick and O Connor moves out of range easily.
O Connor connects with a jab.
O Connor lands with a slapping head kick.
O Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Reynisson moves out of range easily.
O Connor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reynisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregory O Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Connor looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynisson is just out of range.
O Connor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Connor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
O Connor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reynisson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Connor throws a head kick that misses.
O Connor is looking to clinch but Reynisson is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory O Connor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reynisson throws a chopping leg kick but O Connor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but Reynisson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Connor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynisson can do to turn this around?
O Connor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynisson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Reynisson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gregory O Connor is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynisson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynisson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Connor lands a jab to the nose.
O Connor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynisson tries to counter with a clinch but O Connor shakes him off and moves away.
Reynisson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Connor finds it's way round the side to connect with Reynisson's head.
Reynisson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynisson is breathing heavily.
Reynisson staying out of range there.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Connor pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor digs a good body shot into Reynisson's ribs.
A head kick from O Connor lands but Reynisson takes it in his stride.
O Connor punishes Reynisson's body with a nice straight punch.
O Connor scores with a sloppy right hand. Reynisson should have avoided that one.

Reynisson is rocked!
O Connor is looking to land body kicks.
O Connor throws a body punch but Reynisson moves out of range.
Reynisson checks a low kick from O Connor.
O Connor misses with a body shot.
O Connor throws a series of punches but Reynisson moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Connor checks a leg kick.
Reynisson tries for a takedown but O Connor circles away easily
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Connor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reynisson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging O Connor to the ground. Reynisson is now in O Connor's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

O Connor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Reynisson is looking for a triangle but O Connor pushes his legs off easily.
Reynisson keeping moving, preventing O Connor from controlling successfully.
O Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynisson wants to get back to his feet but O Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Connor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reynisson is trying to control the position but O Connor postures up.
Reynisson wants to sweep but no luck.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
O Connor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Reynisson's guard.
O Connor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reynisson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Connor moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reynisson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - O Connor easily slips into full mount!
O Connor wants to control the pace but Reynisson is squirming around nicely.
O Connor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reynisson?
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Reynisson is in a horrible position here. O Connor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Connor landing punches.
O Connor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gregory O Connor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

O Connor connects with a body shot that sends Reynisson's belly button to the back.
O Connor misses with a body kick.
Reynisson unleashes a big counter combination but O Connor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

O Connor takes the fight into the clinch.
O Connor tries to stall but Reynisson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
O Connor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
O Connor lands a shoulder strike.
Reynisson blocks an uppercut.

O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Reynisson swings for the body but O Connor moves out of range.
Reynisson 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.
A punch lands to the side of Reynisson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reynisson looks for a takedown but O Connor sprawls well.
A lazy left from O Connor finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Connor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Reynisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Connor throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Connor lands with a cross.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Reynisson does a little dance to reset his feet.

O Connor clinches.
O Connor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynisson backwards.
Knees to the body from O Connor.
Reynisson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Connor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Connor gets through Reynisson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
O Connor scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Connor stalling.
O Connor pushes off an throws an elbow but Reynisson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reynisson prevents a body shot from O Connor.
O Connor tries a knee to the head but Reynisson blocks it.
Reynisson tries a body shot but O Connor blocks it.

O Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Connor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Connor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Connor keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynisson drops his hands momentarily and O Connor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynisson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynisson shoots in but O Connor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gregory O Connor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory O Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ulfar Reynisson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynisson throws a lazy body kick

and O Connor moves into the clinch.
O Connor pushes Reynisson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from O Connor.
A shot in the inside from O Connor.
O Connor has Reynisson pressed against the cage, preventing Reynisson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
O Connor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

O Connor manages to break the clinch.
Reynisson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynisson slips a jab and a cross from O Connor.
Reynisson tries to clinch but O Connor moves out of range.
O Connor misses with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from O Connor.
Reynisson misses with a takedown attempt
letting O Connor counter with a right hand.
O Connor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Connor cracks Reynisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Connor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Connor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reynisson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reynisson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

O Connor has closed the distance and engaged Reynisson in a clinch.
Ulfar Reynisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reynisson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory O Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well O Connor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory O Connor!
A very excited looking Gregory O Connor rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.