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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Wing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Reeves has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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197 cm
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140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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176 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vernon Reeves! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harold Wing! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reeves counters with a one-two to the body. Reeves has managed to clinch.
Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reeves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wing is defending well. Reeves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wing walks away with a smile on his face. Reeves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Wing misses with a body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wing fails with a takedown attempt. Wing fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wing tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reeves swivels and escapes. Vernon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Wing. Reeves defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wing. Wing misses with a leg kick and Reeves counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Reeves prevents Wing from breaking the clinch. Wing working hard to break the clinch. Wing tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position. Reeves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Wing decides to pull guard. Wing has a closed guard, preventing Reeves from standing up. Wing throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wing keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully. Wing is working an open guard so Reeves takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Reeves looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Wing rushes Reeves and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short right from Reeves. Wing breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reeves shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wing doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves. Wing tries to roll over but Reeves keeps him under control. Wing missing with punches from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wing wants to get back to his feet. Wing tries to get to full guard but Reeves has control of the leg. Wing pushes Reeves off and gets back to his feet. Wing has his takedown stuffed and Reeves counters by clinching up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Reeves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reeves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Reeves dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Reeves shoots in looking for a takedown. Wing tries to sprawl out of it but Reeves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wing manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Wing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wing looks for the body kick but Reeves saw that one coming. Wing fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reeves, pushing him back against the cage. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Wing is looking to break free of the clinch but Reeves has double underhooks. A nice left hand lands by Reeves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wing is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Reeves gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Wing is trying to push Reeves away but Reeves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Reeves lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reeves successfully pulls guard.
Wing trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Wing preventing the sweep. Wing throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wing has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reeves is proving hard to escape from. Reeves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Reeves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reeves trying to control the position here. Wing sitting in guard, not really doing much. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Reeves 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Wing shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reeves as he jumps to the side. The fight moves into the clinch position. Wing wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reeves scores with a nice hook to the head. Reeves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wing can do to turn this around? Wing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vernon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Wing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wing has a takedown stuffed. Reeves tries for a takedown but Wing sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Wing fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reeves avoids it really well and circles away. Wing is breathing heavily. Reeves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wing as he jumps to the side. Wing clinches up with Reeves and pushes him back against the cage. Wing is trying to drag Reeves to the mat but Reeves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wing fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wing changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reeves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Reeves wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wing, who protects the arm well. Reeves working the head and body with strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vernon Reeves dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wing will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vernon Reeves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from Wing. No joy for Reeves on that attempt. Wing has Reeves up against the cage in a clinch.
Wing jumps guard but Reeves stands there with Wing around his waist. Wing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wing goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
Vernon Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Wing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wing tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Wing drops back down to his feet.
Reeves gets underhooks to prevent Wing's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Reeves. Wing tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wing takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Reeves stops a takedown attempt from Wing.
Reeves managing to block the knees to the body from Wing.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Reeves just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wing's brow. Wing wants a takedown but no success here.
Wing is looking for a takedown. Wing wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Reeves landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wing wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reeves has him pressed against the cage. Wing has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reeves avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wing stalling in the clinch but Reeves improves position. Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reeves leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Wing is trying to pull guard but Reeves has him pressed against the cage. Reeves prevents Wing from breaking the clinch. Reeves is trying to pull guard but Wing turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Wing tries to break the clinch but Reeves is controlling the position. Reeves misses with an elbow strike.
Reeves has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wing uses from the top position. Reeves wants to sweep here but Wing controlling him for the moment. Reeves wants to get back to his feet but Wing is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet. Reeves is working hard here to advance position. Reeves seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Reeves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wing's guard. Reeves throws a big elbow that misses. Reeves with a nice head shot there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Wing trying to keep a closed guard but Reeves is proving a slippery customer.
Harold Wing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Vernon Reeves is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wing trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Vernon Reeves showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reeves has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernon Reeves!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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