PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Arnold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Reed will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Arnold
vs
Reed

167 cm
23
278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moshe Arnold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Reed!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arnold moves out of range of the body kick from Reed.
Arnold tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Reed manages to circle out of the way.

Reed shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Arnold manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Arnold is keeping the position.
Arnold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reed trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arnold's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold working a defensive guard here.
Reed tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed forces his way into half guard.
Arnold tries to roll over but Reed keeps him under control.
Arnold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arnold manages to get to full guard.
Arnold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reed tries to stand but Arnold is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Reed passes Arnold's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reed seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Reed 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.
Reed is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arnold manages to get to full guard.
Reed is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed won't allow Arnold to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reed darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reed is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Reed's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arnold wants to control but Reed is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arnold is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Reed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reed looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reed advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed wants to stand but Arnold is controlling his arm.
Arnold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reed.

Reed looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Reed is working for a kimura but Arnold is defending it quite comfortably.

Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arnold is trying to control but can't.
Reed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reed. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Arnold is looking to control Reed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arnold avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Reed has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.

Reed has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arnold regains guard immediately.
Arnold looking for a sweep. Not yet Arnold, not yet.
Reed working some strikes from top position.
Reed works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Arnold is in trouble now - Reed has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Arnold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A punch combination from Reed misses.
Arnold wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Reed has Arnold up against the cage in a clinch.

Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arnold circles away from the clinch attempt
and Arnold counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arnold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Reed has managed to clinch.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Arnold tries to break free but Reed pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arnold wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
Arnold really is a fat lump.
Arnold wants to break free but Reed has control.
Reed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arnold's efforts to push away.
Reed tries to score a body lock takedown but Arnold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Arnold pulls Reed into guard.
Adam Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reed 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.
Reed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arnold trying to control the position.
Reed is looking to stand up but Arnold won't let him.
Arnold is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arnold wants to sweep here but Reed controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arnold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.

Reed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Arnold to the ground. Reed is now in Arnold's guard.
Arnold wants to get back to his feet but Reed passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Reed lands a nice short elbow.
Reed controlling the action here.
Reed is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Arnold manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arnold trying to keep a closed guard but Reed is proving a slippery customer.
Reed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Reed is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed stopping the sweep attempt from Arnold.
Moshe Arnold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Reed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed stands and throws Arnold's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reed 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Reed!