PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolo Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman. James Stevens is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Reese
vs
Stevens

175 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rolo Reese!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Stevens!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Reese avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Reese. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Reese avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reese circles away quickly and effectively.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reese fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stevens avoids it really well and circles away.
Stevens misses the shot to the body.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reese.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss

and Reese counters by moving into the clinch.
Stevens tries to break free but Reese pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reese creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Reese has him pressed against the cage.
Reese drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stevens.
Reese has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reese is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Reese using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reese is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Reese is breathing heavily.
Stevens tries to circle away but Reese has him pinned against the cage.
Reese is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stevens is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Reese lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stevens backwards.

Reese breaks the clinch.

Stevens gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Reese uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Reese's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stevens must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stevens is fighting to break Reese's control of his arms but Reese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to get up but he can't break Reese's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reese is pulling down on Stevens's head to control his posture.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rolo Reese.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Reese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Stevens.

Reese clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Reese misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reese looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Reese fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.

Reese lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Reese postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Stevens to stand up.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Reese, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Reese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens misses with a body kick.
Reese misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Stevens will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Stevens. No joy for Reese on that attempt.
Reese fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reese is defended easily by Stevens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reese slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.

Reese rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Reese goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Stevens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stevens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens gets underhooks to prevent Reese's takedown attempt.
Stevens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reese tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevens tries to circle away but Reese has him pinned against the cage.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Reese is controlling him.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stevens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reese prevents it.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Reese keeps him there for the moment.
Reese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevens fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Reese shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevens defends it nicely.
Reese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stevens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reese tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stevens manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reese shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reese.
James Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevens wants to clinch but Reese slips to the side

and Reese counters with a single leg into guard. Stevens didn't expect that.
Reese thows a big elbow that misses.
Stevens is looking to stand up but Reese isn't so interested in that idea.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reese is really struggling to control Stevens but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Reese is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Reese pushing down on Stevens's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Reese is trying to work for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reese is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stevens has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reese trying to pass the guard but Stevens defending well.

Reese is working for a submission of some sort.

Stevens has one foot on Reese's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stevens clinches up against the cage.
Reese drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stevens gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rolo Reese will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reese checks the leg kick.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reese is looking to clinch.
Reese shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevens sprawls well. He's pushed Reese's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reese off to one side.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick and Reese moves out of range easily.
Reese dodges the punch combination from Stevens.
Stevens throws a right hand that Reese ducks under and follows up with a left that Reese also avoids with ease.

Stevens drives through and clinches with Reese against the cage.
Reese goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reese dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Reese's head and hops out.
Reese takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reese closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevens circles away.

Stevens has managed to clinch.
Stevens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Stevens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reese.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Reese shoots in.
Reese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
Reese shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good shot there by Stevens.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reese tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reese somewhat.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
James Stevens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stevens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reese moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reese looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Reese stuffs the takedown attempt from Stevens. Stevens gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Reese sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Reese with that takedown attempt.
Reese avoids the head kick by Stevens.
Stevens stuffs the takedown attempt from Reese. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Reese is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stevens.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reese.
Stevens throws a series of strikes that have Reese backpedaling.
Stevens throws a right hand that Reese ducks under and follows up with a left that Reese also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reese gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stevens!
Stevens throws a series of punches but Reese avoids them all with ease.
Reese fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Stevens dives in and scores a takedown into Reese's guard.

Reese has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stevens doesn't defend quickly enough and Reese has managed to lock this one up! Can Stevens escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Reese on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolo Reese!