PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Aanenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rikky Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aanenson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ramones - Beat On The Brat. Reynolds has chosen Pass Out as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aanenson
vs
Reynolds

191 cm
25
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Aanenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikky Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aanenson shoots in looking for a takedown. Reynolds tries to sprawl out of it but Aanenson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reynolds manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Reynolds decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aanenson is controlling Reynolds's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Reynolds throwing shots but Aanenson is blocking nicely.
Reynolds not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aanenson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Aanenson manages to get to full guard.
Reynolds pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aanenson is keeping the position for now.
Aanenson has his hands on Reynolds's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds trying to control but Aanenson is working from the bottom.
Reynolds throws a strike but Aanenson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reynolds can't keep his opponent in guard - Aanenson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aanenson moves into full mount! Reynolds won't be happy about that!
Reynolds should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Aanenson goes for an armbar but Reynolds turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Reynolds.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aanenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aanenson holds on and takes a little breather.

Aanenson looking for a triangle here. Reynolds is fighting it but it looks tight! Aanenson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Reynolds is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sven Aanenson!
Sven Aanenson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.