PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dominick Reyes (ranked 3917 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rueben FiereFist (ranked 6089 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Reyes
vs
FiereFist

173 cm
23
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominick Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rueben FiereFist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

FiereFist gets tackled into the cage by Reyes. Reyes maintains the clinch.
FiereFist wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reyes effectively controlling the action here.

Reyes is fighting off a takedown attempt but FiereFist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reyes to the mat. Reyes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
FiereFist throwing strikes from guard but Reyes blocks nicely.
Reyes is looking to stand up but FiereFist isn't so interested in that idea.
Reyes pulls FiereFist in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
FiereFist is looking to stand up but Reyes won't let him.
FiereFist looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reyes is working an open guard so FiereFist takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
FiereFist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reyes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
FiereFist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reyes as he avoids it easily.
Reyes blocks the body kick.

Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Reyes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reyes is stalling in the full guard.
Reyes prevents FiereFist from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Reyes looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Reyes is looking to pass into half guard but FiereFist pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now FiereFist is in guard.

Reyes controls FiereFist momentarily but FiereFist frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is really struggling to control FiereFist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reyes pulls FiereFist in close to prevent any damage.

Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reyes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst FiereFist is controlling him.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but FiereFist manages to avoid it.
FiereFist misses with a low kick.
Reyes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
FiereFist misses with a few strikes there.
Reyes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
FiereFist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Reyes back to the cage. FiereFist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Reyes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

FiereFist has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Reyes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
FiereFist looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Reyes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

FiereFist closes the distance and pushes Reyes back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rueben FiereFist dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

FiereFist throws a combination that misses
and Reyes counters with a left and a right that stings FiereFist.
FiereFist tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes misses with a few strikes there.
FiereFist throws a hook but Reyes avoids it easily.

Reyes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. FiereFist sprawls well initially but Reyes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

FiereFist has one foot on Reyes's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes keeps the fight on the outside.
Reyes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
FiereFist tries to bum rush Reyes with a series of wild strikes but Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reyes scores with a nice right hand.
FiereFist dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on FiereFist's head and hops out.

Reyes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Reyes fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes working away.
FiereFist is breathing heavily.
Reyes has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for FiereFist!
Reyes takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reyes looking to land elbow strikes but FiereFist uses the position to regain half guard.
Reyes controlling the pace.
Rueben FiereFist has got the better of the ground game so far.

Reyes stands up and beckons FiereFist to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
FiereFist misses with a double jab.
FiereFist dives in and grabs Reyes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reyes pushes down on FiereFist's head and hops out.

FiereFist gets caught napping as Reyes dives in and scores a takedown. FiereFist manages to retain guard.
Reyes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. FiereFist is keeping the position for now.

FiereFist is working an open guard so Reyes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reyes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reyes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reyes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dominick Reyes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reyes shoots in and gets a takedown into FiereFist's guard.
Reyes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
FiereFist wants to stand but Reyes is controlling the position.
FiereFist keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.

Reyes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! FiereFist is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reyes, into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
FiereFist preventing the sweep.
Reyes controlling the position.

Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dominick Reyes will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from FiereFist. No joy for Reyes on that attempt.
Reyes circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Reyes misses the target.
FiereFist closes the distance and lands a one-two.
FiereFist throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reyes counters with a good low kick that FiereFist was not able to check.

Reyes rushes FiereFist and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reyes tries to land knees in the clinch but FiereFist avoids the damage to the body.
FiereFist tries to break free but Reyes pushes him back against the cage.

Reyes jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FiereFist being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is trying to keep FiereFist in close.
FiereFist wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes wants to sweep here but FiereFist controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

FiereFist stands and steps away. Reyes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rueben FiereFist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
FiereFist tries to clinch up but Reyes circles away and keeps his distance.

Reyes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches FiereFist napping and manages to drive through into side control!

FiereFist sneaks out the side door and pushes Reyes away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Reyes tries to keep at a distance but FiereFist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reyes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. FiereFist fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Reyes takes the fight into the clinch.
Reyes is trying to pull guard but FiereFist turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominick Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FiereFist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Reyes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
FiereFist throws a series of punches but Reyes avoids them all with ease.
Reyes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? FiereFist is fending him off so far but Reyes persists. Nope, FiereFist circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by FiereFist or perhaps it was just good defense by Reyes, which made it look bad.
Reyes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Reyes is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
FiereFist fails to pull guard.
Reyes is pushing FiereFist up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
FiereFist has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
FiereFist is trying to force a seperation but Reyes has the dominant position.

Reyes breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Reyes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. FiereFist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

FiereFist throws Reyes to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Reyes pushes FiereFist up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rueben FiereFist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think FiereFist has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rueben FiereFist!
Rueben FiereFist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.