PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Reynaldo Zamarripa (ranked 4063 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Bojorquez Reyes (ranked 3692 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Zamarripa
vs
Bojorquez Reyes

176 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reynaldo Zamarripa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Bojorquez Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bojorquez Reyes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bojorquez Reyes lands in his opponent's guard.
Zamarripa striking off his back but it's not causing Bojorquez Reyes any problems.
Zamarripa tries to strike from the bottom.
Zamarripa trying to strike off his back.

Bojorquez Reyes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zamarripa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zamarripa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Bojorquez Reyes drops back looking for a leg! Zamarripa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamarripa manages to kick Bojorquez Reyes off! Bojorquez Reyes jumps back into Zamarripa's guard.
Zamarripa trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bojorquez Reyes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bojorquez Reyes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bojorquez Reyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamarripa trying to strike off his back.
Zamarripa striking off his back but it's not causing Bojorquez Reyes any problems.
Zamarripa throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zamarripa tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamarripa tries to strike from the bottom.
Bojorquez Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Zamarripa is retaining full guard.
Zamarripa striking off his back but it's not causing Bojorquez Reyes any problems.
Zamarripa wants to sweep here but Bojorquez Reyes controlling him for the moment.

Bojorquez Reyes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zamarripa lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Bojorquez Reyes wants to pass the guard but Zamarripa is keeping the position.

Bojorquez Reyes drops back looking for a leg! Zamarripa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zamarripa manages to kick Bojorquez Reyes off! Bojorquez Reyes jumps back into Zamarripa's guard.
Bojorquez Reyes pushing down on Zamarripa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zamarripa punching from the bottom.

Bojorquez Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Zamarripa is defending well.
Zamarripa is trying to get back to full guard.

Bojorquez Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Zamarripa is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamarripa throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Bojorquez Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zamarripa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bojorquez Reyes.
Zamarripa misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Zamarripa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bojorquez Reyes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Bojorquez Reyes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bojorquez Reyes looks winded!
Zamarripa gets full guard.
Zamarripa tries to strike from the bottom.

Bojorquez Reyes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamarripa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamarripa throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zamarripa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bojorquez Reyes must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zamarripa is on top in guard.

Bojorquez Reyes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamarripa defends it easily.
Zamarripa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamarripa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bojorquez Reyes is looking for a triangle but Zamarripa pushes his legs off easily.
Zamarripa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bojorquez Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamarripa defends well.
Zamarripa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamarripa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamarripa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamarripa landing with the ground and pound.
Bojorquez Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bojorquez Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamarripa.

Bojorquez Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamarripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamarripa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zamarripa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Bojorquez Reyes has his foot on Zamarripa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zamarripa works his way back into a safe position though.
Zamarripa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bojorquez Reyes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bojorquez Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamarripa.

Bojorquez Reyes is looking for a triangle but Zamarripa pushes his legs off easily.
Bojorquez Reyes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zamarripa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zamarripa postures up in Bojorquez Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Bojorquez Reyes blocks it.
Bojorquez Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zamarripa throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Bojorquez Reyes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zamarripa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bojorquez Reyes shoots in and drives through. Zamarripa sprawls well.
Bojorquez Reyes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Zamarripa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Bojorquez Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bojorquez Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamarripa.
Zamarripa throwing strikes from guard but Bojorquez Reyes blocks nicely.
Zamarripa cracks Bojorquez Reyes with a solid left hand.
Bojorquez Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamarripa.
Zamarripa postures up in Bojorquez Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Bojorquez Reyes blocks it.
Bojorquez Reyes is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamarripa throws a big elbow that misses.
Zamarripa postures up in Bojorquez Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Bojorquez Reyes blocks it.
Zamarripa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zamarripa with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bojorquez Reyes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bojorquez Reyes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zamarripa 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamarripa with a flurry of punches that miss.

Bojorquez Reyes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zamarripa is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamarripa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Bojorquez Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamarripa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zamarripa throws a big elbow that misses.
Zamarripa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reynaldo Zamarripa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zamarripa throwing strikes from guard but Bojorquez Reyes blocks nicely.
Zamarripa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zamarripa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Bojorquez Reyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zamarripa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zamarripa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamarripa throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamarripa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zamarripa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zamarripa distracts Bojorquez Reyes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zamarripa throws a big elbow that misses.
Bojorquez Reyes wants to sweep here but Zamarripa controlling him for the moment.
Zamarripa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bojorquez Reyes has wrist control.
Zamarripa throwing strikes but missing.

Bojorquez Reyes has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zamarripa should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bojorquez Reyes has tightened it up now! Zamarripa should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Diego Bojorquez Reyes!