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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daley McReynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Come At Me Bro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Come At Me Bro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daley McReynolds's chin.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daley McReynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Come At Me Bro!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McReynolds feints and as Me Bro raises his hands in defense, McReynolds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Me Bro controls McReynolds momentarily but McReynolds frees himself.
Me Bro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is trying to control the position but McReynolds postures up.
McReynolds has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Me Bro looking for a sweep. Not yet Me Bro, not yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McReynolds connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me Bro controlling McReynolds's posture.
Me Bro is looking for a triangle but McReynolds pushes his legs off easily.
McReynolds won't allow Me Bro to sweep him here.
Me Bro is trying to keep McReynolds in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McReynolds moves into the clinch.
That's two 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.
McReynolds is struggling to control the position.
McReynolds blocking some punches.
McReynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Me Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McReynolds has hold of one of Me Bro's legs. Me Bro is fighting the takedown attempt but McReynolds gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
McReynolds controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Me Bro can do anything to dispel that myth.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
Me Bro trying to keep a closed guard but McReynolds is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McReynolds is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Me Bro 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 referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McReynolds is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Me Bro lands a nice shot that snaps McReynolds's head back.
McReynolds fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Me Bro sprawls well initially but McReynolds persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is pressing down on McReynolds's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McReynolds content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McReynolds's guard.
Me Bro trying to control the position from guard on top but McReynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McReynolds 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Me Bro trying to control but McReynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daley McReynolds dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Me Bro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McReynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Me Bro's coach down at Beast Cartel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Me Bro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Me Bro scores with a jab.
Me Bro jabs McReynolds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McReynolds moves into the clinch successfully.
McReynolds has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Me Bro is trying to keep an underhook but McReynolds manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Me Bro can do to turn this around?
Me Bro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Me Bro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McReynolds controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McReynolds scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro tries to improve position but can't.
Me Bro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
Daley McReynolds overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McReynolds has his hands clasped together around Me Bro's back. He's all about the action.
Me Bro stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro wants to lay and pray for a moment but McReynolds keeps working.
McReynolds is controlling Me Bro's trapped leg to prevent Me Bro from advancing to side control.
Me Bro trying to control from half guard but McReynolds is working away.
McReynolds keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McReynolds is staying active underneath Me Bro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Me Bro is controlling the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McReynolds closes the distance and pushes Me Bro back into the cage.
Me Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daley McReynolds will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McReynolds walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McReynolds closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Me Bro quickly recovers to half guard.
Me Bro is trying to get back to full guard.
Me Bro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McReynolds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Me Bro is looking to improve his position.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McReynolds throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if McReynolds is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Me Bro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Me Bro moves into range and connects with a jab.
Me Bro misses with a body shot.
Come At Me Bro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Me Bro jabs at McReynolds's body.
Come At Me Bro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daley McReynolds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McReynolds.
Me Bro is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McReynolds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Me Bro's half guard.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
McReynolds controlling the action here.
Me Bro is trying to maintain the position but McReynolds is very close to passing his half guard.
McReynolds looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McReynolds in particular looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Me Bro wants to improve his position but McReynolds is controlling well.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Me Bro lands with an overhand left.
Me Bro with a hook.
Me Bro misses the jab.
McReynolds drops down looking for a counter takedown but Me Bro sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me Bro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McReynolds to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Me Bro being controlled here, momentarily.
Me Bro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McReynolds slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daley McReynolds.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McReynolds, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daley McReynolds!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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