PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrick Head (ranked 574 p4p, 71 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 558 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cole Reynolds enters the cage!

Head
vs
Reynolds

157 cm
36
154 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

173 cm
26
145 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Garrick Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Head takes one to the chin there.
Head looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Head, right into the meat.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Head connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head misses with a looping right.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reynolds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Reynolds attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Garrick Head seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Reynolds looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Head does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Head lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reynolds's sensitive parts.
Head feints and then cracks Reynolds's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds tries to work over Head's front leg with a kick but Head checks it.
Head was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reynolds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Head lands a nice shot that snaps Reynolds's head back.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Head looks to score with a jab to the body but Reynolds is just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Head blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Head under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Head.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds walks into a straight right hand from Head.
A shot to the body from Head misses
and Reynolds counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head throws a hook but Reynolds avoids it easily.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Head.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reynolds misses with a lunging right hand
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reynolds throws a hook to the side of Head's head but Head sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Head fires out a quick counter leg kick but Reynolds just manages to avoid it.
Head connects with a right hand. Reynolds shakes it off.

Reynolds is rocked!
Head misses with a lunging right hand
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reynolds is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
Reynolds feints and then cracks Head's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Head down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds seems to have recovered his senses.
Reynolds drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Head will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reynolds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Head tries to work over Reynolds's front leg with a kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Head throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Head connects with a body shot.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reynolds. That did some damage!
Head swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Head.
Head steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynolds.
The fighters circle momentarily. Head darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reynolds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reynolds keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head scores with a hook to the body. Reynolds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Head connects with a solid leg kick.
Reynolds checks a low kick from Head.
Reynolds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Head throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Head swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Head is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Head lands an overhand right.
Head throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Head scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds misses with the combination.
Head thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and Reynolds makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Head throws a leg kick that misses.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head counters with an outside leg kick.
Head throws a leg kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head slips a jab from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a wild body kick that Head sees coming a mile off.
Head misses with a wild body shot.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Head tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Reynolds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Head's hands.
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Head throws an overhand right that lands on Reynolds's shoulder, as Reynolds tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head misses the jab.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reynolds. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Head's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reynolds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Head scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Head.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Head cracks Reynolds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Head lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds moves out of range as Head strikes.
Head throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds tries a quick counter leg kick but Head is wise to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Head blocks the leg kick.
Reynolds misses with an uppercut.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Head.
Head throws a lazy right hand but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Reynolds checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Head.
Head misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds tests Head's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reynolds ducks right into an uppercut from Head.
Reynolds digs a good hook to Head's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head throws a body punch but Reynolds moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Reynolds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garrick Head dominated that second round.
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!

Head takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Reynolds might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Head has got the better of the exchanges.
Reynolds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Head to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head walks into a left hand.
Head moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head works Reynolds's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reynolds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Head takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Head is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Head misses.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Head.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
A good leg kick by Head.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Head throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Head uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reynolds.
Reynolds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Head.
Reynolds is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Head with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Head misses the target.
Head misses with a body kick.
Reynolds moves out of range of the strikes.
Head takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head throws a nice inside leg kick.
Head lands with a right hand.
Head connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Head throws a wild body kick that Reynolds sees coming a mile off.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head misses with a body shot.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Head throws the left hand but Reynolds avoids the punch easily.
Head paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Head. That did some damage!
Reynolds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Head. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Head misses with a hook to the body
and Reynolds counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Head jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
Nice jab there from Head.
Reynolds goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reynolds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Head's calf.
Garrick Head is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Head.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reynolds moves away.
Head lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Reynolds blocks the low kick.
Reynolds throws the left hand but Head avoids the punch easily.
Reynolds takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Reynolds.
Head missing with a left hand there. Reynolds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
Reynolds's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Head connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reynolds scrambles back to his feet.
Head slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Head blocks a jab.
Garrick Head is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reynolds jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reynolds doesn't seem bothered though.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garrick Head showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Head 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrick Head!
After the fight, Garrick Head was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.