PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Yuntlee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Yuntlee
vs
Reyes

182 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Yuntlee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Titan Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Dmitry Maklakov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yuntlee but Yuntlee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Reyes looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Yuntlee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reyes's guard.

Yuntlee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reyes dives on top into guard.
Yuntlee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Yuntlee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Yuntlee keeps moving.
Yuntlee trying to control the position here.
Yuntlee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reyes on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuntlee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Reyes!

Yuntlee has control of Reyes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Reyes regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Yuntlee working for a guillotine from mount but Reyes is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuntlee misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yuntlee trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Yuntlee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Reyes has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Reyes!
Reyes preventing the sweep.
Reyes is fighting to break Yuntlee's control of his arms but Yuntlee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuntlee 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.
Yuntlee controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reyes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reyes trying to control but Yuntlee is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Yuntlee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yuntlee lands some shots froms side control.
Yuntlee trying to control the position but Reyes is working away.

Yuntlee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Yuntlee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Yuntlee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yuntlee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reyes!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Yuntlee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yuntlee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Yuntlee seems to be looking for submissions.
Yuntlee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Yuntlee is working for a submission of some sort.

Yuntlee is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reyes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reyes is working an open guard so Yuntlee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Yuntlee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reyes is doing well to control the position and prevent Yuntlee from advancing to side control.
Yuntlee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Yuntlee wants to pass to mount but Reyes is defending the position.
Yuntlee is looking to take a break and control but Reyes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control from the bottom.
Yuntlee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yuntlee.

Yuntlee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reyes sees it coming and defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Yuntlee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reyes was covering up waiting for the punch and Yuntlee finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Yuntlee drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Yuntlee off! Yuntlee jumps back into Reyes's guard.

Yuntlee has gone for a leg lock! Reyes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yuntlee's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuntlee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yuntlee keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reyes preventing the sweep.
Reyes wants to pass the guard but Yuntlee is keeping the position.
Yuntlee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Reyes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Yuntlee dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Yuntlee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yuntlee connects with a couple of short punches.
Reyes looking to control.

Yuntlee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yuntlee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yuntlee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reyes is keeping the position for now.
Yuntlee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reyes is trying to keep Yuntlee in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuntlee is pushing down on Reyes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reyes is fighting to maintain full guard but Yuntlee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yuntlee trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.

Yuntlee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reyes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Yuntlee working Reyes over with strikes.
Yuntlee tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Reyes.
Yuntlee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reyes has hold of Yuntlee's hands but Yuntlee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuntlee not doing much here.
Reyes is looking to control Yuntlee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyes avoid being mounted?
Yuntlee not doing much here.
Reyes is trying to control but can't.

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

Yuntlee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuntlee stalling.
Yuntlee trying to control the action but Reyes is working from the bottom.
Yuntlee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yuntlee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Reyes is looking to control Yuntlee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyes avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yuntlee is keen to just control but Reyes is a slippery customer.
Reyes pushes Yuntlee off looking to stand but Yuntlee dives back in and keeps control.
Reyes is looking to improve his position.

Yuntlee seems to be working for a kimura but Reyes defends the submission attempt.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yuntlee scores with a leg kick.
Nick Yuntlee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Yuntlee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Yuntlee content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Yuntlee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yuntlee 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Yuntlee!