PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Geraldo Reid (ranked 7744 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bol Strike (ranked 5823 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!

Reid
vs
Strike

174 cm
23
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geraldo Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bol Strike!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid dives in for a single leg takedown but Strike sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reid on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strike scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reid doesn't seem bothered though.
Strike scores with a nice strike.

Strike pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.

Reid manages to break the clinch.
Reid could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Strike lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Strike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Strike has managed to clinch.
Strike has a couple of punches blocked by Reid.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strike.
Reid tries to score a body lock takedown but Strike shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reid is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Strike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strike wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Strike working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid tries for a takedown but Strike manages to get underhooks.
Strike stops a takedown attempt from Reid.

Strike breaks from the clinch.

Strike drives through and clinches with Reid against the cage.
Strike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Strike lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Strike on the inside.
Reid is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strike as the two fighters clinch.

Reid breaks from the clinch.
Strike scores with a three punch combo!
Strike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strike lands a glancing blow to the side of Reid's head.
Strike is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Strike scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strike getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bol Strike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strike works the jab nicely.

Reid decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strike defending well though.

Reid is working for a kimura but Strike is defending it quite comfortably.

Reid is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Strike doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reid.
Strike tries to roll over but Reid keeps him under control.

Reid is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reid is working away from the top position though.
Strike keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Reid.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Strike can do anything to dispel that myth.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reid connects with a nice short shot to Strike's temple.

Reid seems to be looking for submissions.
Reid stops Strike from getting back to his feet.
Reid is thwarting Strike's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Strike has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reid working over Strike with some ground and pound. Strike looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Strike taking some punishment here, with Reid in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Reid gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Reid takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Strike lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reid at a distance.
Reid is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Strike gets a clinch.
Strike wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reid is trying to maintain a safe position but Strike gets an underhook and turns Reid into the cage.
Strike scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bol Strike dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Strike tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it.
Reid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strike tries to avoid it but Reid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strike to the ground. Strike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Strike. No joy for Reid on that attempt.
Reid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strike finds it's way round the side to connect with Reid's head.

Strike takes the fight into the clinch.
Strike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strike lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reid stalls.
Reid has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Strike after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strike lands a nice uppercut.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Strike tries to throw a body punch but Reid avoids it by throwing Strike back against the cage.

Reid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Reid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Strike's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid stopping the sweep attempt from Strike.
Reid lands a couple of digs.
Reid won't allow Strike to get back to his feet.
Reid is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Strike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Reid gets to his feet - Strike follows without any prompting.
Reid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Strike tries to avoid it but Reid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Strike to the ground. Strike escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Strike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reid has a takedown stuffed.
Strike has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strike lands a jab to Reid's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Strike pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
Strike throws a punch but it's blocked by Reid.

Reid drags the fight down to the ground.
Reid punching from the bottom.
Reid has a closed guard, preventing Strike from standing up.

Reid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Reid working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strike doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strike manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Strike stays in close to Reid's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strike wants to stand and escape but instead Reid has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Reid gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Strike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Strike clinches.
Strike scores with a shot to the side of Reid's head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Strike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Strike lands with a left to the head.
Strike tries to break free but Reid pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid keeps control of Strike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strike creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Reid blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strike gets through Reid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Strike misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reid avoids it.
Reid is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strike.
Strike scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Strike rushes Reid and presses him up against the cage.
Strike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Strike.
Strike tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reid avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bol Strike showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reid tries to keep at a distance but Strike has taken the fight into the clinch.
Strike pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strike working hard to break the clinch.
Reid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Strike.
Reid stalling against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Strike as the two fighters clinch.

Reid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strike works over Reid's head and body with a nice combination.
Geraldo Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Reid misses.

Strike drives through and clinches with Reid against the cage.
Strike lands a right hand.

Reid gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
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!
Strike wants to stand up but Reid is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strike is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Strike is working an open guard so Reid takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strike sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reid somewhat.

Strike clinches up against the cage.
Reid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strike fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geraldo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Strike closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Strike gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strike.
Reid prevents a body shot from Strike.
Strike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Strike.
Strike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reid.
A frustrated look appears on Strike's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Strike lands a right hand.
Strike pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reid is trying to drag Strike to the mat but Strike just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strike scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Strike.
Strike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reid.
Reid can't get the takedown.
A hook to the body from Strike.
Strike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Strike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Strike lands an uppercut.
Strike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reid backwards.

Reid's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reid goes for a double leg but Strike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strike continues to drive forward.
Danga de danga de dang - Strike scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid goes for a double leg but Strike avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strike continues to drive forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Strike moves into the clinch.
Strike lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards.
Strike pushes Reid back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bol Strike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reid has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strike is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strike lands a shoulder strike.
Strike tries to land knees in the clinch but Reid avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Strike.
A short right from Strike.
Reid takes a shot to the head.
Strike wants to break free but Reid has control.
Strike working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bol Strike is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reid goes for a takedown attempt but Strike pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Geraldo Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Strike moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bol Strike comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strike winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bol Strike!