PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaheim Reid (ranked 1079 p4p, 153 weight class) and Jurgen Tetsuo (ranked 335 p4p, 48 weight class). Reid's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Never. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Reid
vs
Tetsuo

191 cm
29
199 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

178 cm
32
190 lbs
18 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaheim Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reid misses with a body kick.
Jab by Reid.
Reid lands a head shot.
Reid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tetsuo lands a leg kick that knocks Reid off balance momentarily.
A big left from Reid misses.
Reid checks a leg kick.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Reid throws a hook but Tetsuo blocks it.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Tetsuo.
And Reid counters with a quick kick to the body but Tetsuo blocks it.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Tetsuo cracks Reid with an open hand slap.
Tetsuo loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Reid throws a big shot that misses.
Reid moves away from the strike by Tetsuo.

Reid closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid prevents the takedown attempt.
Reid working aggressively here.
Tetsuo has Reid pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reid manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reid tries to work over Tetsuo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tetsuo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Reid tries to throw a body punch but Tetsuo avoids it by throwing Reid back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Reid shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reid lands with a short shot to the head.

Tetsuo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reid clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Reid is trying to stand back up.
Well, with Tetsuo on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Reid is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Reid manages to stand up with Tetsuo still on his back. Eventually Tetsuo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Reid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tetsuo.
Tetsuo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid is looking to score with low kicks.
Tetsuo throws a front kick that sends Reid stumbling back into the cage.
Reid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tetsuo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Tetsuo moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo throws a lazy right hand but Reid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Reid scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reid.
Tetsuo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reid.
Reid moves out of range of the leg kick from Tetsuo.
Reid tries to move into range but Tetsuo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reid misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Tetsuo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a leg kick
and Reid counters with a head kick.
Reid avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tetsuo swings for the body but Reid moves out of range.
Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A leg kick checked by Reid.
Reid half committed to a counter leg kick.
Reid connects with a solid leg kick.
Reid throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tetsuo scores with the left hand. Reid knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from Reid misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid defending well as Tetsuo loads up on a big left hand.
Tetsuo throws a low kick but Reid avoids it.
Tetsuo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reid sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tetsuo thuds his right hand into Reid's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Tetsuo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tetsuo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tetsuo looks to land a left hand but Reid moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tetsuo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tetsuo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tetsuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tetsuo misses the shot to the body.
Reid slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reid misses the target.
Tetsuo loads up on a big right hand but Reid slips the punch.
Reid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tetsuo defending well as Reid loads up on a big left hand.
Reid throws a good cross that connects.
Reid misses the shot to the body.

Reid closes the distance and pushes Tetsuo back into the cage.

Tetsuo turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tetsuo manages to end up in side control.

Reid throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Tetsuo tries to counter it with a takedown but Reid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tetsuo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reid. Reid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Tetsuo backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tetsuo throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid throws a shot from downtown. Tetsuo moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Tetsuo misses its intended target.
Reid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Reid misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaheim Reid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reid looks for the body kick but Tetsuo saw that one coming.
Tetsuo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Reid defends it well.
Tetsuo walks into a stiff left hand from Reid.
A cross from Reid lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reid.
Tetsuo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tetsuo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reid.
Tetsuo throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Tetsuo.
Reid is looking to slow Tetsuo down with leg kicks.
Tetsuo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaheim Reid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tetsuo throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reid.
A good leg kick by Tetsuo.
Jaheim Reid is winning the standup battle so far.
Reid takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reid throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tetsuo.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Tetsuo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reid lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tetsuo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Reid scores with a hook.
Tetsuo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reid thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tetsuo darts in looking for a takedown but Reid gets double underhooks and turns Tetsuo into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tetsuo 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.
Tetsuo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tetsuo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
As Tetsuo backs away, Reid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reid looks to land a left hand but Tetsuo moved out of range nicely.
Tetsuo lands a jab to the head.
Reid tries to clinch up but Tetsuo circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetsuo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reid.
Tetsuo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tetsuo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reid with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tetsuo slips under a jab from Reid.
Reid lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tetsuo takes a step back to recover.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch but Tetsuo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reid misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Reid.
Reid catches Tetsuo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Reid misses with a right hand
and Tetsuo counters with a nice uppercut.
Reid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tetsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tetsuo takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Tetsuo.
Reid works the jab nicely.
Reid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reid is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo ducks under a wild hook from Reid.
Reid throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tetsuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tetsuo tries for a takedown but Reid sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tetsuo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reid defends it nicely.
Jaheim Reid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Tetsuo.
Reid misses with a body kick.
A cross from Reid lands.
Reid throws a leg kick which misses Tetsuo's front leg but catches the back leg as Tetsuo tries to avoid it.
Tetsuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Tetsuo moves out of range easily.
Tetsuo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Reid has time to react.
A leg kick checked by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tetsuo misses with a looping left.
Tetsuo throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Reid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tetsuo throws out a powerful jab.
Reid slips a jab from Tetsuo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tetsuo moves away from the strike by Reid.
Reid thumps Tetsuo with a low kick.
Tetsuo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reid.
Tetsuo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Tetsuo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tetsuo prevents Reid from standing back up.
Tetsuo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jaheim Reid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.

Reid has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tetsuo is on him like a limpet, forcing Reid back against the cage.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid gets underhooks to prevent Tetsuo's takedown attempt.
Reid throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Tetsuo has picked Reid up - he's going for a ride! Tetsuo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reid tries to kick Tetsuo off in order to stand up. Tetsuo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tetsuo is working Reid over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Tetsuo lands a heavy elbow.
Reid really wants to buck Tetsuo off and get back to his feet.
Tetsuo raining down hammerfists from mount.

It looks like Jaheim Reid has been cut.
Tetsuo trying to control but Reid is having none of it.
Reid is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jurgen Tetsuo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaheim Reid's cut.
That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tetsuo with a jab.
Reid scores with a body shot.
Reid walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reid misses with a low kick as Tetsuo jumps back.
Reid misses with a hook. Tetsuo ducked under it nicely.
Reid lands with a good body shot.
Reid avoids the body shot from Tetsuo.
Reid appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reid thumps Tetsuo with a low kick.
Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Reid misses.
Reid tries to move into range but Tetsuo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Reid. No joy for Tetsuo on that attempt.
Reid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Tetsuo avoids a kick to the body.
Tetsuo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reid. Reid obviously looking to wear him down.
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!

Tetsuo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tetsuo showed some decent athleticism there.

Reid has one foot on Tetsuo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid misses the jab.
Tetsuo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reid throws out the jab.
Reid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reid loads up on a big right hand but Tetsuo slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Reid misses the target.
And Tetsuo tries to counter it with a takedown but Reid pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Reid misses with a straight right.
Tetsuo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tetsuo throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Tetsuo misses its intended target.
A jab from Reid misses.
Reid slips a jab from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Reid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tetsuo throws out a loose jab but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid throwing a counter right hand but Tetsuo manages to avoid it.
Tetsuo misses with a straight left.
Reid with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tetsuo to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Reid.
Tetsuo with the counter takedown but Reid avoids it easily.
Tetsuo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reid.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tetsuo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Tetsuo.
Reid connects with a nice looking jab.
Reid dodges the punch combination from Tetsuo.
Reid throws a body punch but Tetsuo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reid.
Tetsuo throws a big shot that misses.
Reid is looking to counter punch.
Reid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reid misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Reid. Those never looked like landing.
Reid fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tetsuo on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tetsuo misses the target.
Tetsuo wants to land a leg kick but Reid is out of range.
Tetsuo lands with a right hand.
Tetsuo throws a series of punches but Reid moves out of range.
Tetsuo throws a hook to the side of Reid's head but Reid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid moves out of range as Tetsuo strikes.
Tetsuo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reid checks it well.
Reid misses with a looping right.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tetsuo.
Reid is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tetsuo wants to control but Reid is keeping him busy.
Reid bucks up and tries to throw Tetsuo off but instead Tetsuo has got his back!

Reid manages to stand up with Tetsuo still on his back. Eventually Tetsuo drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Tetsuo misses with a straight right.
Reid throws a jab but it's blocked by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a leg kick but Tetsuo moved away.
Tetsuo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reid feints and then cracks Tetsuo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tetsuo down.
Tetsuo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Tetsuo.
Reid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reid misses with an uppercut. Tetsuo saw that one coming.
Tetsuo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reid cracks the inside of Tetsuo's front leg.
Tetsuo slips under a jab.
Reid scores with a hook to the body. Tetsuo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tetsuo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tetsuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Tetsuo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Tetsuo.
Tetsuo misses with a straight right.
Reid tried to counter with a leg kick but Tetsuo avoided it.
Reid lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tetsuo connects with a right hand. Reid shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaheim Reid.
Well Reid 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaheim Reid!
Jaheim Reid thanked the fans post fight for their support.