PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Antonije (ranked 2261 p4p, 3271 weight class) and Javon Reese (ranked 244 p4p, 332 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Antonije
vs
Reese

193 cm
26
244
3 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
260
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013

UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Antonije!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Javon Reese!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese blocks a jab.
Reese avoids the body shot from Antonije.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reese.
Antonije scores with a hook.
Reese throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Marko Antonije has been cut.
Reese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Antonije pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reese throws a head kick that misses
and Antonije counters with a nice body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Antonije. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antonije.
A looping hook to the body misses from Antonije. Reese does a little dance to reset his feet.
Antonije blocks a head kick by Reese.
Antonije looks to land a right hand but Reese moved out of range.
Reese steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Antonije.
Antonije misses with a hook.
Antonije 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.
Antonije looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antonije takes a swing at Reese's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonije lands an overhand right.
Reese misses with a takedown
and Antonije counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Antonije avoids the head kick by Reese.
Good leg kick by Reese.
Reese moves in looking to clinch but Antonije pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Antonije misses the target.

Reese rushes Antonije and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reese misses with a knee strike.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Antonije tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Antonije lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
Reese looking to throw knees to the head but Antonije is blocking nicely.
Reese blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antonije throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reeses head.
Antonije lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reese lands a nice knee to the body.
Antonije misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese blocks a body shot from Antonije.
Reese blocking some punches.
Antonije throws a head punch that misses.
Antonije misses with a punch to the body.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Reese using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Antonije has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Antonije lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reese backwards.
Reese crunches a lovely knee into Antonije's ribcage.
Antonije misses with the head strike.

Reese ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reese no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Reese looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Reese throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antonije not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

Reese has his foot on Antonije's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antonije works his way back into a safe position though.
Antonije engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Reese escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Antonije gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Reese has his foot on Antonije's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antonije works his way back into a safe position though.
Reese trying to control the position.
Antonije controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Antonije won't allow Reese to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Antonije dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marko Antonije's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Donk. Antonije catches Reese right on the button with a cross.
Reese throws a head kick that Antonije semi-blocks.
Antonije throws a big shot that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reese or perhaps it was just good defense by Antonije, which made it look bad.
Antonije changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marko Antonije is winning the standup battle so far.
Antonije throws an overhand right that lands on Reese's shoulder, as Reese tries to avoid the shot.
Reese is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slow jab from Antonije misses its intended target.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antonije swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese moves away from the strike by Antonije.
Reese uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Antonije.
Reese is looking to clinch but Antonije is avoiding it.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Antonije sprawls well. Antonije wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antonije throws out the jab.
Antonije fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reese on the side of the head.

A head kick lands from Reese that sends Antonije to the canvas. Antonije tries to scramble back to his feet but Reese brings him back down into side control.
Antonije on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Antonije tries to get out of the position.
Reese advances to full mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antonije prevents Reese from taking his back.
Antonije tries to lock up and control but Reese gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonije is trying to escape the mount.
Antonije wants to hold on but Reese pushes him away.
Reese looking to control and managing it successfully.

Reese with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Reese looking to control but Antonije is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reese is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reese is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Antonije to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Antonije shrugs it off.
Antonije has given up his back.
Reese is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Reese patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonije trying to control the action but Reese just sinks the hooks in.

Reese working for a choke but Antonije is defending well.
Antonije knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reese on the ground.
Reese slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reese avoiding Antonije 's attempts to control his hands.
Antonije rolls, trying to escape but Reese keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javon Reese showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marko Antonije's cut.
That's time! Antonije's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Antonije lands with a hook. Reese tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Javon Reese seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Antonije throws a jab but it's blocked by Reese.
Reese tries to clinch there but Antonije circles away.
Antonije looks to throw the jab but Reese is out of range.
Reese fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Reese fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Antonije, pushing him back against the cage.
Reese landing knees to the head.

Marko Antonije's cut is getting worse.
Antonije misses with a punch to the body.
Antonije misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antonije blocks it with crossed arms.
Antonije misses with a punch to the body.
Antonije takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Antonije creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Antonije tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reese's elbow.
Antonije stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Javon Reese seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reese takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Reese pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Antonije lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reese throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Antonije blocks it with crossed arms.
Antonije stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Antonije lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Antonije tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Antonije working aggressively here.
Reese prevents a body shot from Antonije.
A short body shot lands from Antonije as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Antonije.
Antonije is working Reese over against the cage.
Antonije lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reese tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Antonije avoids it.
Antonije scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reese's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reese blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antonije lands with a short shot to the head.
Antonije is trying to force a seperation but Reese has the dominant position.
Antonije stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Antonije digs a right hand into Reese's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reese's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Antonije - that landed with a thud.

Antonije breaks from the clinch.
Antonije jabs Reese right on the nose. Reese blinks but takes it well.
Antonije lands a body shot.
Antonije lands a jab to Reese's midsection.
Antonije thuds a left hand into Reese's body.
Antonije connects with the punch.
Antonije throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Reese instigates a clinch.
Reese misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Antonije.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reese.
Reese with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Reese tries to land knees in the clinch but Antonije avoids the damage to the body.
Antonije managing to block the knees to the body from Reese.
Antonije lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Antonije lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Antonije lands a shoulder strike.

Reese is rocked!
Antonije lands with a left to the head.
Reese is still on wobbly legs! Can Antonije finish him?
Antonije lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Antonije stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Antonije lands a big right hand that drops Reese! The killer instinct kicks in and Antonije finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Antonije!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Antonije!
A victorious Marko Antonije thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.