PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucretia Reflection (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isiah Acer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reflection comes into the arena with America - Horse With No Name blaring out of the sound system. Acer has chosen Mad at Gravity- Burn as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Isiah Acer is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Reflection
vs
Acer

188 cm
30
210 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

178 cm
29
214 lbs
16 - 14 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucretia Reflection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Isiah Acer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reflection doesn't seem bothered though.
Reflection checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reflection is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reflection was well out of range. Poor timing from Acer.
Reflection tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Acer throws an overhand right that lands on Reflection's shoulder, as Reflection tries to avoid the shot.
Reflection lands with a nice body punch.
Reflection slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Acer.
Acer scores with a leg kick.
Acer fails with a takedown attempt.
Reflection throws a head kick that Acer semi-blocks.

It looks like Isiah Acer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Acer dodges the punch combination from Reflection.
Reflection throws a right hand that Acer ducks under and follows up with a left that Acer also avoids with ease.
Acer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reflection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Acer tries a head kick but it misses.
Reflection bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acer's head backwards.
Acer staying out of range there.
Reflection moves away from the strike by Acer.

Acer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Acer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reflection is keeping the position for now.
Acer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Reflection wants to hit a switch here but Acer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reflection there!
Reflection can't escape the position.
Acer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Acer wants to control the pace but Reflection is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reflection regains half guard.
Acer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reflection knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reflection tries to get to full guard but Acer has control of the leg.
Acer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reflection knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Acer is working for a kimura but Reflection is defending it quite comfortably.

Acer wants to work for an arm triangle but Reflection is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Reflection looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Reflection looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reflection is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reflection is staying active underneath Acer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reflection is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Acer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Reflection wants to get back to full guard.
Acer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Acer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reflection knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reflection is trying to get back to full guard.
Reflection is trying to maintain the position but Acer is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Acer there.
Acer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Acer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Acer works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reflection is bucking up trying to escape but Acer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Reflection defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Acer.
Acer landing strikes from the mount and Reflection is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isiah Acer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
That's time! Reflection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Reflection cracks Acer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reflection slips a jab from Acer.
Acer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Acer shoots in but Reflection avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big right from Acer misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reflection.
Acer is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reflection throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Acer.
Acer with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Acer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Reflection on his heels. He'll look to pass Reflection's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acer stands and throws Reflection's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Acer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reflection manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Acer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reflection tries to roll over but Acer keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Acer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reflection has managed to free his arm - good work.

Acer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reflection wants to control but Acer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reflection tries to roll over but Acer keeps him under control.
Reflection is not content to let Acer control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acer tries to pass to full mount but Reflection defends it.
Reflection tries to get to full guard but Acer has control of the leg.
Acer trying to control the action but Reflection is working from the bottom.
Acer is thwarting Reflection's attempts to control the position.
Reflection wants to improve his position but Acer is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A leg kick checked by Acer.
Acer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reflection's waist but Reflection gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Acer off to one side.
Reflection misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer throws a head kick that misses.
Acer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reflection.
Reflection keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Reflection misses.
Reflection throws a leg kick but Acer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Acer throws a lazy uppercut

and Reflection counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reflection.

Acer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Acer controls Reflection momentarily but Reflection frees himself.
Reflection passes into half guard.
Acer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reflection trying to control but Acer is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reflection is pushing down on Acer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Acer is fighting to maintain full guard but Reflection has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reflection is looking to take a break and control but Acer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Acer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Acer working for a triangle but Reflection defends it easily.

Acer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Acer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Lucretia Reflection will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isiah Acer's cut.
That's time! Reflection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Acer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reflection moves out of range of the leg kick from Acer.

Acer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reflection was covering up waiting for the punch and Acer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reflection lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Acer!
Acer stops Reflection from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Reflection tries to control but Acer wriggling away.
Acer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Acer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reflection trying to pass the guard but Acer defending well.
Acer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Acer keeping moving, preventing Reflection from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acer is on top in guard.
Acer preventing the sweep.
Acer chips away with some ground and pound.
Acer connects with a couple of short punches.
Reflection controls Acer momentarily but Acer frees himself.
Reflection looking for a sweep. Not yet Reflection, not yet.
Acer tries to free his leg and advance position but Reflection is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reflection escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Acer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Acer distracts Reflection with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Isiah Acer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Acer slips nicely into half guard.
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!
Acer wants to free his trapped foot but Reflection is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Reflection moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Acer preventing the sweep.
Reflection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Acer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reflection keeping moving, preventing Acer from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acer advances position into side control!

Acer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Acer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Reflection manages to work his way to half guard, despite Acer's best efforts.

Reflection actively working from the bottom here.
Acer is nestled in close to Reflection, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reflection wants to get back to full guard.
Reflection wants to control but Acer is keeping busy.
Acer works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reflection takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Acer landing punches.
Reflection is looking to get to half guard.
Acer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
A nice elbow there by Acer.

Reflection is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Acer goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reflection is on top in guard.
Oh Reflection is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Acer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Acer prevents Reflection from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Acer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reflection!
Acer looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Reflection covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isiah Acer!
A less than humble Isiah Acer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.