PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Motts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Reynolds
vs
Motts

162 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

164 cm
25
140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Motts!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds jabs at Motts's body.
Motts gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Mark Motts has been cut.
Reynolds lands a jab to Motts's midsection.
Reynolds throws a shot from downtown. Motts moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reynolds throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Motts on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Reynolds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a hook but Motts avoids it easily.
Reynolds lands a right hook to the body.
Motts swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds lands a nice shot that snaps Motts's head back.
Reynolds throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Motts.
Motts looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reynolds throws a body punch but Motts moves out of range.
Reynolds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Motts's hands.
Nice shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with a straight left.
Motts on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Motts dives in and grabs Reynolds's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reynolds pushes down on Motts's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Reynolds misses the target.
Motts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Motts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds looks to score with a jab to the body but Motts is just out of range.
Motts keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reynolds.
A little jabbing left from Motts on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alexander Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Motts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab, jab by Reynolds - just one landing.
Reynolds cracks a nice hook into Motts's ribs.
Reynolds catches Motts with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Motts ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Motts raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reynolds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Motts at a distance.
Reynolds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reynolds tries a low kick but Motts avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Motts takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Reynolds connects with a body shot.
Reynolds takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Motts walks into a stiff left hand from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a powerful jab.
Motts drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the body.
Motts looks winded!
Motts drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Reynolds lands an overhand right.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reynolds jabs Motts right on the nose. Motts blinks but takes it well.

Reynolds lands a left and a right that send Motts crashing to the mat, dazed. Reynolds thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Motts is rocked!

That has opened up Mark Motts's cut even more.
Reynolds fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Motts to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Motts looks to clinch but Reynolds throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Motts taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Reynolds!
Alexander Reynolds thanked the fans post fight for their support.