PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Seymour Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sk ks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seymour Reilly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Reilly
vs
ks

210 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

171 cm
25
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seymour Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, sk ks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Francis DeMontford and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reilly gets tackled into the cage by ks. ks maintains the clinch.

ks jumps guard and drags Reilly to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reilly postures up.
ks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Reilly wants to stand and escape but ks is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ks trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reilly's guard.
Reilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ks on the ground.
ks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reilly is keeping the position for now.
Reilly tries to strike from the bottom.
Reilly throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
ks throwing strikes from guard but Reilly blocks nicely.
ks wants to stand but Reilly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reilly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
ks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
ks wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. sk ks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

ks clinches up with Reilly and pushes him back against the cage.
Reilly has had enough of the clinch but ks keeps him there for the moment.

Reilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reilly with a lazy takedown attempt

and ks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Reilly won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ks controlling the position from side mount.
Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Reilly is not content to let ks control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly tries to escape but ks is in control.
ks working away.
Reilly really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reilly is not content to let ks control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Reilly is being controlled here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. sk ks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

ks looking to score a takedown here. Reilly is defending well but ks drives through and ends up in Reilly's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ks passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
ks content to control rather than advance.
ks trying to control from half guard but Reilly is working away.
ks is taking a breather. Reilly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Reilly looks like he's trying to stand up.

ks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reilly tries to kick ks off but ks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sk ks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Reilly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reilly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Reilly gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
ks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reilly is one step ahead there.
ks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reilly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from ks.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ks tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.

ks shoots in and bounces Reilly off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reilly keeping moving, preventing ks from controlling successfully.
Reilly is looking to stand up but ks isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ks wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.
Reilly is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ks is controlling him.
ks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
ks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Reilly's legs.
ks wants to stand but Reilly has his arm trapped.
ks trying to control the position but Reilly is working away.

ks is trying to get an arm triangle but Reilly is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly prevents ks from improving position.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet but ks is dominant here and he's now got Reilly's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Reilly wants to get back to his feet.
ks controlling well, preventing Reilly from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ks keeps control of the position easily here as Reilly tries to buck him off.
Reilly manages to reverse the position and now he's in ks's guard. Nice work there by Reilly.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by sk ks.

ks gets tackled into the cage by Reilly. Reilly maintains the clinch.
Reilly working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

ks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Reilly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

sk ks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Reilly shoots in but no luck this time.

Reilly looking to score a takedown here. ks is defending well but Reilly drives through and ends up in ks's guard.
ks wants to stand but Reilly is controlling the position.
ks trying to keep a closed guard but Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
ks looking for a sweep. Not yet ks, not yet.
Reilly stands up out of ks's guard for a moment - ks manages to land a nice upkick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reilly won't allow ks to sweep him here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. sk ks hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Reilly enables ks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reilly manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ks postures up and lands a big shot to Reilly's brow.
ks advances to half guard.
ks blocks the strikes from Reilly.
Reilly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Reilly tries to get to full guard but ks has control of the leg.
Reilly is trying to stand up here but ks is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ks prevents Reilly from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

ks is working for a kimura but Reilly is defending it quite comfortably.
Reilly tries to kick ks off but ks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
ks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as ks sits in half guard.
Reilly trying to control here.
ks works his way into full mount!
ks wants to control the pace but Reilly is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ks is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
ks landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! ks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
ks controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reilly's face.
ks tries to control but Reilly wriggling away.
ks thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Reilly wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

ks has his opponent's back but Reilly is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off ks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

ks scores with a takedown into Reilly's guard.
Seymour Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
sk ks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ks wants to control from the top but Reilly keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
sk ks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... sk ks!