PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Greg Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Claymore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Reid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Desmond Claymore's chin.

Reid
vs
Claymore

174 cm
19
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desmond Claymore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reid enables Claymore to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reid manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Claymore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reid bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Claymore's guard.
Claymore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reid's guard.
Reid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claymore defends well.

Reid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Claymore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Claymore from controlling successfully.

Reid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claymore defends it easily.

Reid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Claymore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Reid dives on top into guard.
Reid being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reid stopping the sweep attempt from Claymore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore pulls Reid in to control the position.
Claymore wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Claymore pulls Reid in close to prevent any damage.

Claymore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claymore can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Claymore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claymore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reid preventing the sweep.

Reid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Claymore managing to control the position.
Claymore looking for a sweep. Not yet Claymore, not yet.
Reid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Claymore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reid is one step ahead there.
Claymore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Claymore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is working Claymore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Claymore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Claymore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Reid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Claymore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Claymore wants to sweep here but Reid controlling him for the moment.
Reid works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Reid is looking for a kimura here.

Reid wants to work for an arm triangle but Claymore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Greg Reid will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Claymore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Reid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claymore defends well.
Claymore scoring with punches to the head and body.
Claymore looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Reid keeping moving, preventing Claymore from controlling successfully.
Reid trying to keep a closed guard but Claymore is proving a slippery customer.
Reid can't keep his opponent in guard - Claymore advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Claymore wants to work for an arm triangle but Reid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Reid wants to control but Claymore is keeping busy.

Claymore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reid sees it coming and defends easily.

Claymore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reid is staying active underneath Claymore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claymore thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reid's head.
Reid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Claymore's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Claymore's back!
You can see the frustration on Claymore's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Claymore showing good submission defense here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore staying busy and making it hard for Reid to control.
Reid throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Claymore tries to escape but Reid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Claymore trying to control the hands but Reid won't let him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claymore trying to get back to his feet but Reid is in full control for now.
Claymore is trying to break free.

Claymore is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Claymore trying to control the hands but Reid won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reid has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Claymore has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Reid tightening his grip on Claymore, looking for the choke.
Claymore trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Claymore fending off the submission attempt from Reid.
Claymore turns into Reid and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore advances to half guard.

Reid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Claymore wants to work for an arm triangle but Reid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Claymore is looking to take a break and control but Reid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Claymore lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Claymore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reid is just riding it out for now. Claymore eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reid is looking to escape.
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 Greg Reid will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Claymore bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Claymore is looking for a kimura here.

Claymore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Reid is defending against the submission attempts here by Claymore.
Reid manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Reid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claymore can't do much from the bottom here.
Claymore manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reid's best efforts.

Reid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Claymore wants to get back to full guard.
Claymore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claymore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Claymore pulls Reid in to control the position.
Claymore wants to sweep but no luck.
Claymore is controlling Reid's posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Desmond Claymore has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Claymore slips a jab from Reid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Claymore throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reid was covering up waiting for the punch and Claymore finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Desmond Claymore has got the better of the ground game so far.

Reid looking for a guillotine here but Claymore defends easily.
Claymore wants to get up but he can't break Reid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Claymore wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Greg Reid is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reid keeping full guard, as Claymore tries to pass.
Claymore postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claymore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Claymore working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Reid manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Claymore is looking to improve his position.
Claymore is pressing down on Reid's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reid won't allow Claymore to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Claymore trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Claymore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Greg Reid!