PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolo Reese (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Riccio (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.

Reese
vs
Riccio

175 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Riccio!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Riccio. No joy for Reese on that attempt.
Reese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Riccio has Reese up against the cage in a clinch.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Riccio.

It looks like Rolo Reese has been cut.
Reese dodges an elbow strike from Riccio.
Riccio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Riccio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Riccio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riccio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reese is defending well for now.
Reese blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reese is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Riccio is defending well for now.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio stands there with Reese around his waist. Reese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reese missing with knees to the body.
Riccio is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reese is defending well for now.
Reese is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reese avoids it.
Reese blocks an elbow strike from Riccio.
Riccio misses with a knee strike.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riccio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riccio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Riccio lands a nice elbow.
Riccio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio effectively controlling the action here.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio stands there with Reese around his waist. Reese gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Riccio lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccio throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Riccio.
Riccio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reese.
Reese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Riccio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reese jumps guard but Riccio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Reese blocks the elbow strike.
Reese avoids a wild elbow strike from Riccio.
Reese lands a knee to the head.
Reese fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Riccio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Reese misses with a knee to the head.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but Reese blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Riccio.
A knee to the head by Riccio.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Riccio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Riccio lands a knee to the body.
Riccio misses with an elbow over the top.
A bit of stalling here from Riccio.
Reese scores with a knee to the head.
Riccio has Reese pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Riccio just leaning against Reese, taking a breather.
Nice elbow from Riccio.

Rolo Reese's cut is getting worse.
Riccio pushes off an throws an elbow but Reese leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Riccio throws an elbow but misses.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio has him pressed against the cage.
Reese tries to pull guard but Riccio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riccio throws an elbow but it misses.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Reese drops down looking for an ankle pick but Riccio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Riccio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reese.
Reese fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reese tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riccio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reese looks to land a body kick but Riccio moved away.
Reese swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riccio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Riccio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reese swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reese lands with a nice body punch.
Riccio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rico Riccio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rolo Reese's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Riccio pushes Reese up against the cage in a clinch.
Riccio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Reese's defenses.
Reese unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Reese's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Riccio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Rolo Reese's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Riccio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Riccio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reese takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reese tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Riccio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reese has a couple of punches blocked by Riccio.
Reese is trying to pull guard but Riccio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reese avoiding damage as Riccio throws knees to the body.
Reese tries to pull guard but Riccio holds him up against the cage and eventually Reese drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rolo Reese. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riccio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Reese up against the cage.
Riccio blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reese manages to pull guard.
Riccio wants to stand but Reese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Reese looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riccio wants to stand but Reese has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Riccio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reese. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riccio is looking to stand up but Reese won't let him.

Riccio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Reese to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Riccio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Reese pulls down on the head and he's put Riccio to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rolo Reese!