PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Major Stomping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rza Reckta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stomping might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I hate Everything about you. Reckta is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring The Pain. Rza Reckta is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stomping
vs
Reckta

191 cm
22
213 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

195 cm
22
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Dark Storm Performance

MMA's Best Nutrition
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Major Stomping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rza Reckta!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stomping scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reckta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reckta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Stomping wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reckta, who protects the arm well.
Reckta gets back to half guard.
Stomping controlling the pace.
Stomping thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reckta wants to control but Stomping is keeping busy.

Stomping is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stomping is looking for a kimura here.
Stomping seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reckta tries to get to full guard but Stomping has control of the leg.

Stomping is trying to work for a kimura but Reckta is defending well.
Stomping is breathing heavily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reckta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomping as he jumps to the side.
Stomping cracks Reckta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown but Stomping shows good takedown defense.
Major Stomping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rza Reckta.
Reckta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stomping as he jumps to the side.
Stomping stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Reckta gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Reckta gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Reckta is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stomping is just riding it out for now. Reckta eventually gives up the hold.

Reckta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stomping is pressing down on Reckta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Stomping throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reckta escapes and throws Stomping's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reckta tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stomping's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reckta working away.
Stomping wants to get back to his feet but Reckta drags him back down.
Stomping gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Reckta stands up from mount. Strange move.
Reckta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reckta fails to land the takedown.
Major Stomping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Stomping.
Stomping lands a lovely overhand right.
Reckta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stomping finds it's way round the side to connect with Reckta's head.
Stomping throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stomping tries to clinch up but Reckta circles away and keeps his distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomping moves in looking to clinch but Reckta pushes him off.
Stomping moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Reckta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stomping is fending him off so far but Reckta persists. Nope, Stomping circles away and we're back to standing.
Stomping ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Stomping changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reckta looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reckta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reckta gets back to full guard.
Reckta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stomping's guard.
Stomping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reckta.

Stomping working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reckta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reckta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stomping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reckta connects with a couple of short punches.
Reckta trying to control the position from guard on top but Stomping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reckta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reckta working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reckta pushes down on Stomping's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stomping is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reckta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reckta's back!
Reckta tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reckta flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Reckta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reckta lands a couple of elbows.
Reckta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Stomping wants to sweep here but Reckta controlling him for the moment.
Reckta passes Stomping's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reckta throwing shots but Stomping is blocking nicely.
Reckta is keen to just control but Stomping is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reckta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Reckta wants to work for an arm triangle but Stomping is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reckta wants to take a breather but Stomping is having none of it.
Reckta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Major Stomping will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reckta with a poor takedown

and Stomping counters with a takedown into side control.

Stomping swings around for an armbar but Reckta sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Stomping's guard.
Reckta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stomping's guard.
Reckta working Stomping over with strikes.
Stomping is trying to get back to full guard.
Stomping pushes Reckta off looking to stand but Reckta dives back in and keeps control.
Stomping moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reckta prevents Stomping from getting back to his feet.
Stomping bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reckta's guard.
Stomping wants to pass the guard but Reckta is keeping the position.
Stomping works over Reckta with some ground and pound from guard.

Stomping gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Stomping closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stomping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reckta fails with the takedown

and Stomping counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stomping tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Reckta.
Reckta regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stomping has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomping tries to stand but Reckta is controlling from the bottom.

Stomping avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Reckta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stomping trying to control the position from guard on top but Reckta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Major Stomping overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reckta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stomping's guard.

Stomping pushes Reckta off and gets back to his feet.
Stomping throws a right and a left that Reckta avoids nicely.

Stomping scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reckta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stomping is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reckta actively working from the bottom here.

Stomping is looking for a kimura but Reckta is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stomping to get the leverage.
Reckta is pressing down on Stomping's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Stomping decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reckta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reckta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomping shoots in but no luck this time.
Stomping lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stomping.
Reckta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Major Stomping has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rza Reckta.
Reckta connects with a solid leg kick.
Reckta fails with the takedown
letting Stomping counter with a right hand.

Reckta drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stomping keeping moving, preventing Reckta from controlling successfully.

Reckta gets to his feet - Stomping follows without any prompting.
Stomping has his takedown stuffed

and Reckta counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Reckta.

Reckta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stomping is trying to control the position but Reckta postures up.
Reckta passes Stomping's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reckta is looking to take a break and control but Stomping is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reckta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stomping really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reckta punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reckta putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stomping tries to reverse the position but Reckta maintains control.
Stomping is bucking up trying to escape but Reckta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Reckta swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rza Reckta!