PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Reeves (ranked 6797 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Thundadrutch (ranked 6633 p4p, 0 weight class). Milton Reeves has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Reeves
vs
Thundadrutch

209 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, JC Thundadrutch!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reeves shoots in and gets a takedown into Thundadrutch's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thundadrutch is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.
Reeves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Thundadrutch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thundadrutch is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.

Thundadrutch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reeves is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thundadrutch.
Thundadrutch is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thundadrutch tries to buck Reeves off but Reeves is having none of it.
Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thundadrutch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Reeves.
Thundadrutch is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundadrutch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reeves's best efforts.
Reeves seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thundadrutch is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.
Thundadrutch wants to improve his position but Reeves is controlling well.
Thundadrutch regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thundadrutch is trying to hold Reeves in close to prevent damage but Reeves has managed to pass into half guard.

Thundadrutch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thundadrutch looks winded!
Reeves lands with a punch from half guard.
Thundadrutch wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch tries to roll over but Reeves keeps him under control.
Reeves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thundadrutch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reeves working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reeves winds up and cracks Thundadrutch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Thundadrutch is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.
Reeves is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reeves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thundadrutch is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch punching from the bottom.
Thundadrutch wants to improve his position but Reeves is controlling well.
Thundadrutch trying to control but Reeves postures up.
Reeves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves lands with a punch from half guard.
Thundadrutch on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Thundadrutch is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reeves scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reeves working over Thundadrutch with some ground and pound. Thundadrutch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves working Thundadrutch over with strikes.
Reeves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reeves lands strikes from half guard.
Thundadrutch is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Reeves jumps into side control!
Reeves lands a few punches from side control.
Thundadrutch is looking to regain half guard here but Reeves keeps moving and retains side control.
Reeves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Thundadrutch down.
Thundadrutch struggling a bit here.
Thundadrutch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reeves landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Reeves dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Thundadrutch gets the takedown into side control.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thundadrutch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Reeves is trying to maintain the position but Thundadrutch is very close to passing his half guard.

Reeves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thundadrutch pulls his head out easily.
Thundadrutch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reeves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reeves wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thundadrutch is trying to control the action in half guard but Reeves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Milton Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Thundadrutch wants to pass to mount but Reeves is defending the position.
Thundadrutch is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reeves reverses the position - he's now on top in Thundadrutch's guard.
Thundadrutch has control of Reeves's left arm, preventing Reeves from doing any damage.

Thundadrutch scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Thundadrutch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Thundadrutch is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Thundadrutch is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reeves has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reeves wants to improve his position but Thundadrutch is controlling well.
Thundadrutch is looking to take a break and control but Reeves is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reeves tries to roll over but Thundadrutch keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reeves moves into full guard.
Thundadrutch stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.

Thundadrutch gets to his feet. Reeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Thundadrutch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves tries to roll over but Thundadrutch keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thundadrutch trying to mount his opponent but Reeves defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reeves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thundadrutch trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thundadrutch is fighting to break Reeves's control of his arms but Reeves is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Thundadrutch postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Thundadrutch from controlling successfully.

Thundadrutch gets to his feet. Reeves looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JC Thundadrutch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thundadrutch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reeves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reeves wants to control but Thundadrutch is keeping busy.
Reeves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thundadrutch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves striking off his back but it's not causing Thundadrutch any problems.
Reeves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Reeves is thwarting Thundadrutch's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves working over Thundadrutch with some ground and pound. Thundadrutch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reeves drops an elbow to the side of Thundadrutch's head.
Thundadrutch gets full guard.
Thundadrutch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reeves scoring with some ground and pound.
Reeves postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Thundadrutch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reeves content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thundadrutch has Reeves pulled in close to control his posture.
Reeves postures up and lands a big shot to Thundadrutch's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thundadrutch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thundadrutch has momentary wrist control but Reeves slips an elbow through the middle.

Thundadrutch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Reeves has passed into half guard!
Reeves winds up and cracks Thundadrutch with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reeves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thundadrutch can do to turn this around?
Thundadrutch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reeves is working Thundadrutch over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves postures up and lands a big shot to Thundadrutch's brow.
Reeves keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thundadrutch's head.

Thundadrutch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reeves is aware though and is defending well.
Thundadrutch is trying to control the position but Reeves postures up.
Reeves scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thundadrutch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reeves working some strikes from top position.
Reeves trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thundadrutch's guard.
Reeves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reeves is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves landing with the ground and pound.
Thundadrutch has momentary wrist control but Reeves slips an elbow through the middle.
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thundadrutch is keeping the position for now.

Thundadrutch has an active guard here but Reeves has managed to pass into half guard.
Thundadrutch is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reeves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reeves lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reeves 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Reeves!