PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Reyes (ranked 2474 p4p, 2434 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 299 p4p, 293 weight class). Reyes comes into the arena with Zack Hemsey - Vengeance blaring out of the sound system. McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. 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.

Reyes
vs
McFistface

186 cm
27
184
14 - 12 - 0

170 cm
30
180
14 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roman Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by McFistface.
McFistface wants to counter with a clinch but Reyes pushes him away.
McFistface misses with the combination.

McFistface moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Reyes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
McFistface on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFistface lands an elbow inside that Reyes shrugs off.

McFistface successfully pulls guard.
McFistface is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Our spies down at at The Firm inform us that McFistface has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Reyes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McFistface keeping moving, preventing Reyes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFistface is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface looking to control.
McFistface looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McFistface lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

McFistface won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Reyes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reyes has his hands on McFistface's head, controlling the position.

Reyes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McFistface postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFistface is working Reyes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Reyes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McFistface is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McFistface stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reyes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reyes wants to stand but McFistface is controlling the position.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFistface accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFistface looking to pass the guard.
Reyes tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to stand and escape but McFistface is having none of it.
McFistface with a nice head shot there.

Reyes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McFistface defends well.
Reyes trying to keep a closed guard but McFistface is proving a slippery customer.
McFistface works over Reyes with some ground and pound from guard.
Reyes wants to get back to his feet but McFistface is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McFistface wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
McFistface throws a big elbow that misses.
McFistface postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Reyes covers up, he's hurt! McFistface keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McFistface and the ref steps in to end the fight! McFistface can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dougie McFistface!
A relieved looking Dougie McFistface thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.