PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Orvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reynolds comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men -The Weather Girls. Orvel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Maiden The Wicker Man . Bryce Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Reynolds
vs
Orvel

180 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
30
200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Valhalla Fight Wear

Grand Royal Wear

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryce Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Orvel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orvel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orvel avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Reynolds lands a nice looking kick to the body. Orvel takes a step back to recover.
Orvel avoids a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reynolds. Orvel shrugs it off though.
Orvel darts in looking for a takedown but Reynolds gets double underhooks and turns Orvel into the cage.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel tries to break free but Reynolds pushes him back against the cage.
Reynolds tries to work over Orvel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orvel blocking some punches.
Orvel avoiding damage as Reynolds throws knees to the body.
Orvel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orvel has had enough of the clinch but Reynolds keeps him there for the moment.
Reynolds tries a body shot but Orvel blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Reynolds has Orvel pressed against the cage, preventing Orvel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Orvel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reynolds using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orvel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orvel wants to get back to striking at distance but Reynolds won't allow it.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reynolds avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reynolds misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orvel.
Orvel goes for a takedown attempt but Reynolds pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryce Reynolds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Orvel.
Reynolds thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Orvel if he has to take too many more of those.
Reynolds wants to clinch up but Orvel keeps it at a distance.
Reynolds throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orvel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Orvel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds is trying to keep Orvel in close.
Orvel trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.

Reynolds isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Orvel stacks Reynolds on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Orvel!
Orvel trying to control the position but Reynolds is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds can't do much from the bottom here.

Orvel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reynolds, who protects the arm well.
Orvel working away.
Reynolds is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Orvel tries for a kimura but Reynolds is defending well.

Orvel swings around for an armbar but Reynolds sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Orvel's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds wanted to stand there but Orvel had control of the position.
Reynolds trying to control the position from guard on top but Orvel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Orvel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reynolds wants to control from the top but Orvel keeps moving.

Orvel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!

Orvel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reynolds can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orvel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Orvel trying to control but Reynolds is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bryce Reynolds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Reynolds throws a head kick but Orvel moves out of range.
Reynolds throws a body kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Orvel.

Orvel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Orvel is trying to get an arm triangle but Reynolds is defending well.
Orvel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
Reynolds is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Orvel is working to tighten his grip on Reynolds's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Reynolds has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Orvel is really squeezing tight and eventually Reynolds passes out! Orvel breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve Orvel!
Steve Orvel got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
The defeated Bryce Reynolds had this to say: 'FIDDLESTICKS!'.