PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dastin Reynoldsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Reynoldsic
vs
Hunter

188 cm
18
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
189 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dastin Reynoldsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynoldsic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reynoldsic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynoldsic.
Nice body punch from Reynoldsic.
Hunter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big left from Reynoldsic misses.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hunter looks winded!
Reynoldsic loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reynoldsic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dastin Reynoldsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hunter.
The fighters circling - Reynoldsic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Reynoldsic.
Reynoldsic is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hunter's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Reynoldsic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Reynoldsic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynoldsic throws a lazy right hand but Hunter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Reynoldsic throws a poor cross that misses

and Hunter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reynoldsic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reynoldsic is keeping the position for now.
Hunter prevents Reynoldsic from getting back to his feet.
Reynoldsic keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter is looking to pass into half guard but Reynoldsic pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Reynoldsic is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hunter is working an open guard so Reynoldsic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reynoldsic throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dastin Reynoldsic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reynoldsic looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reynoldsic.
Reynoldsic looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Joe Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reynoldsic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hunter scrambles back to his feet.
Reynoldsic connects with a looping right hand.
Reynoldsic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hunter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Reynoldsic scores with a body shot.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter defending well as Reynoldsic loads up on a big left hand.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynoldsic.
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynoldsic.

Hunter shoots in and bounces Reynoldsic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reynoldsic wants to stand but Hunter is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reynoldsic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Reynoldsic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reynoldsic stops a takedown attempt from Hunter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynoldsic is trying to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling him.
Reynoldsic lands with a right to the head.
Reynoldsic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter letting Reynoldsic take a breather here.
Hunter has Reynoldsic pressed against the cage, preventing Reynoldsic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dastin Reynoldsic dominated that round.
That's time! Reynoldsic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reynoldsic as he jumps to the side.

Hunter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reynoldsic did well to prevent Hunter getting side control.
Hunter stops Reynoldsic from getting back to his feet.

Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Reynoldsic reverses the position - he's now on top in Hunter's guard.
Hunter is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynoldsic tries to stand but Hunter is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Reynoldsic gets caught napping as Hunter dives in and scores a takedown. Reynoldsic manages to retain guard.
Hunter stops Reynoldsic from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter passes Reynoldsic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunter stops Reynoldsic from getting back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hunter moves out of range as Reynoldsic strikes.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hunter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dastin Reynoldsic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Hunter.
Reynoldsic throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Reynoldsic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hunter's hands.
Reynoldsic throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Reynoldsic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hunter's head.
Hunter tries for a takedown but Reynoldsic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynoldsic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynoldsic lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hunter falls backwards - clearly groggy! Reynoldsic dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dastin Reynoldsic!