PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Daniel Reyes enters the cage!

Herzog
vs
Reyes

177 cm
30
134 lbs
23 - 12 - 0

175 cm
27
146 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viktor Herzog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.

Herzog closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Herzog lands in his opponent's guard.

Herzog drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Herzog off! Herzog jumps back into Reyes's guard.
Herzog postures up in Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes wants to stand and escape but Herzog is having none of it.
Herzog postures up in Reyes's guard and throws a big left but Reyes blocks it.
Reyes wants to sweep here but Herzog controlling him for the moment.
Herzog loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Herzog tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Herzog wants to control from the top but Reyes keeps moving.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herzog lands a couple of digs.
Herzog lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reyes has Herzog pulled in close to control his posture.
Reyes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Herzog.
Herzog in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herzog stopping the sweep attempt from Reyes.
Herzog trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Herzog really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Herzog from controlling successfully.
Reyes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reyes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herzog working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Herzog advances to half guard.
Reyes trying to hold on to Herzog's head to control him but Herzog postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herzog lands a nice short elbow.
Herzog missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reyes wants to sweep but Herzog has passed to side control!
Reyes tries to bench press Herzog off him but Herzog keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reyes is looking for a sweep.
Herzog wants to control but Reyes is keeping him busy.
Herzog creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reyes defending against the ground and pound.
Herzog grinds an elbow into Reyes's temple.

Herzog looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reyes wants to control but Herzog postures up.
Herzog working the strikes but Reyes uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reyes's head.
Reyes desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Herzog is just content to waste time from the top position. Reyes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Herzog looking to sit in guard and control but Reyes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Reyes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Herzog has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Reyes is looking to defend but Herzog has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Reyes! Herzog pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Reyes taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Viktor Herzog!
Viktor Herzog spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.