PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julian Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Specter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Specter has chosen Greenback Boogie as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harvey Specter enters the ring!

Reis
vs
Specter

173 cm
39
152 lbs
23 - 21 - 1

165 cm
34
158 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julian Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Harvey Specter!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Specter throws a jab but it's blocked by Reis.
Reis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Specter sprawls and moves away.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harvey Specter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Specter moves into range and clinches up with Reis.

Reis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Specter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Reis to the mat. Reis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Specter trying to control the position from guard on top but Reis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Specter advances to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Specter winds up and cracks Reis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Specter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Specter is nestled in close to Reis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reis tries to roll over but Specter keeps him under control.
Reis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Specter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Reis working for a triangle but Specter defends it easily.
Reis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Specter's guard.

Reis stopping the sweep attempt from Specter.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
Reis wants to control from the top but Specter keeps moving.

Reis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Specter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reis, into his guard.

Specter passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Specter is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Specter is working for a kimura but Reis is defending it quite comfortably.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Reis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Reis tries to get to full guard but Specter has control of the leg.
Specter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter prevents Reis from improving his position.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reis wants to improve his position but Specter is controlling well.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
Specter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reis keeps working.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Specter connects with a nice short shot to Reis's temple.
Specter lands with a punch from half guard.
Specter working the head and body with strikes.
Specter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Reis is looking to improve his position.

Reis actively working from the bottom here.
Specter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Specter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Specter trying to control from half guard but Reis is working away.
Specter is taking a breather. Reis 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Specter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Specter pushes Reis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Specter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Specter prevents it.
Specter trying to stall but Reis improves his position.
Reis is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Specter pushes Reis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Specter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reis.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Reis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Specter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis tries for a takedown but Specter manages to get underhooks.
Specter gets underhooks to prevent Reis's takedown attempt.
Specter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reis backwards.
Specter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reiss head.
Reis tries for a takedown but Specter manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Specter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Specter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Specter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Specter.
Reis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Specter cracks Reis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Specter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Specter is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reis's half guard.

Reis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Specter lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Specter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter drops an elbow to the side of Reis's head.
Ground and pound from Specter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis is trying to get back to full guard.
Reis is in trouble now - Specter has advanced to mount!
Specter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Reis is rocked!
Reis regains half guard.

Reis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Specter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Specter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Reis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Specter pulls his head out easily.
Specter scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Specter seems to be looking for submissions.
Specter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reis can't escape the position.
Specter controlling from mount.
Specter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Reis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Specter punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Reis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reis wants to hold on but Specter pushes him away.
Reis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Specter has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Reis's face.
Reis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Specter loads up with a big shot that hurts Reis! He's pulled Specter in close but Specter has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Reis survive? More strikes from Specter and Reis is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harvey Specter!
Harvey Specter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.