PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Spear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by Birds of War. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Reynolds
vs
Spear

178 cm
20
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
173 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Spear!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Spear.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Reynolds is looking to clinch.
Spear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reynolds.

Spear shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reynolds manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Spear from controlling successfully.

Spear has gone for a leg lock! Reynolds slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spear's guard.
Spear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reynolds controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spear has an active guard here but Reynolds has managed to pass into half guard.

Reynolds moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Spear.
Spear is trying to control Reynolds's posture but Reynolds avoids it.
Spear is trying to improve his position.

Reynolds decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spear tries to bum rush Reynolds with a series of wild strikes but Reynolds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reynolds lands with a slapping head kick.
Spear takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Spear fails in his attempt to clinch.
Reynolds closes the distance looking to clinch
and Spear counters with a three punch combo that has Reynolds backing up. Reynolds nods at Spear to acknowledge the strikes.

Reynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Spear fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spear is trying to maintain a safe position but Reynolds gets an underhook and turns Spear into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spear stalling against the cage.

Spear breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spear avoids a kick to the body.
Spear lands with a good body shot.
Spear on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Spear steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Spear wants to clinch
and Reynolds counters with a nice leg kick.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
Spear looks gassed!
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Spear moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spear throws a head kick that misses
and Reynolds finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body.
Spear throws and low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Spear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds keeps the fight on the outside.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spear tries to clinch but Reynolds moves away
and Reynolds counters with a head kick.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.

Spear closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reynolds to the mat! Reynolds manages to get full guard.
Spear won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Spear wants to pass the guard but Reynolds is keeping the position.

Spear drops back, looking for a kneebar! Reynolds looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Reynolds looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Reynolds!

Reynolds stands up and beckons Spear to his feet.
Spear is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses
and Spear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reynolds thinking.
Dennis Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.
Spear looks to land a combination but Reynolds avoids it well.
Dennis Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spear throws a series of punches but Reynolds avoids them all with ease.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spear is looking to clinch but Reynolds is avoiding it.
Reynolds throws a head kick but Spear moves out of range.
Kenny Spear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spear ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Spear smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Spear forces Reynolds back against the cage and clinches.
Spear is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spear trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Spear throws an elbow but misses.
Spear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Spear is blocking nicely.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spear avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reynolds misses with a knee strike.
Spear jumps guard but Reynolds stands there with Spear around his waist. Spear gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spear struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
Reynolds blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reynolds working Spear over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Spear.
Spear avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Reynolds is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spear is defending well for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Reynolds.
Spear managing to block the knees to the body from Reynolds.
Spear has Reynolds pressed against the cage.

Spear manages to pull guard.

Spear looking for a guillotine here but Reynolds defends easily.
Spear seems keen to control Reynolds's posture.

Spear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reynolds is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Spear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reynolds gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Spear looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reynolds passes into half guard.
Reynolds works his way into full mount!
Reynolds controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Reynolds dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Spear tries to clinch up but Reynolds circles away and keeps his distance.
Spear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds tries to clinch there but Spear circles away.
Spear blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reynolds.
Spear misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body
and Spear counters with a straight right hand.
Spear avoids the head kick by Reynolds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Spear circles away.

Reynolds moves into the clinch.
Reynolds looking to throw knees to the head but Spear is blocking nicely.
Spear tries to circle away but Reynolds has him pinned against the cage.
Reynolds lands a good knee to the midsection. Spear won't want to take too many of those.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Spear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reynolds avoiding damage as Spear throws knees to the body.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spear tries to stall but Reynolds uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Spear working aggressively here.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spear is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reynolds is defending well for now.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.
Spear wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Spear throws an elbow but it misses.
Reynolds with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reynolds tries a knee to the head but Spear blocks it.
Spear is trying to break the clinch but Reynolds is controlling him.
Reynolds landing knees to the head.
Spear wants to stall.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but Spear blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spear trying to land knees to the body.
Reynolds tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Spear gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spear not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reynolds trying to control from the bottom.
Spear takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Spear is trying to work for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.
Spear is trying to control. Reynolds wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dennis Reynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Spear is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds is pressing down on Spear's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spear is trying to keep Reynolds in close.
Reynolds content to stall in guard here.
Spear is trying to control the position but Reynolds postures up.
Kenny Spear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spear is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Reynolds!