PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christer F Asplund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qwis Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rey has chosen It's Raining Men as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

F Asplund
vs
Rey

194 cm
22
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
24
279 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Christer F Asplund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Qwis Rey!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asplund dodges the punch combination from Rey.
Qwis Rey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asplund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asplund connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Asplund fails to land with a series of punches.
Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Asplund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asplund lands a two punch combo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asplund takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Christer F Asplund has been cut.
Asplund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rey tries to avoid it but Asplund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rey to the ground. Rey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Asplund counters with a left and a right that stings Rey.
Asplund misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Asplund rushes Rey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rey is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asplund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asplund tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Asplund could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Asplund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asplund wants to break free but Rey has control.
Asplund wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.
Rey looking for a takedown.
Rey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asplund.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christer F Asplund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asplund wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.
Asplund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asplund gets underhooks to prevent Rey's takedown attempt.
Asplund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Asplund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asplund takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rey prevents Asplund from breaking the clinch.

Rey has hold of one of Asplund's legs. Asplund is fighting the takedown attempt but Rey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Rey looks gassed!
Asplund wants to stand but Rey is controlling the position.

Asplund pushes Rey off and gets back to his feet.
Asplund throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Asplund!
A punch combination from Asplund misses.

Asplund closes the distance and pushes Rey back into the cage.
Rey is trying to drag Asplund to the mat but Asplund just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rey keeps control of Asplund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asplund blocks an elbow strike.
Asplund tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Asplund is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Rey lands a nice elbow.
Rey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asplund avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rey gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Asplund.

Asplund gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asplund wants to stand up but Rey is controlling the position.

Asplund stands up from half guard.
Asplund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asplund scores with a three punch combo!
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Asplund counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Asplund gets a clinch.
Asplund has had enough of the clinch but Rey keeps him there for the moment.
Asplund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asplund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rey.
Asplund is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Asplund wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rey prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rey jumps guard and drags Asplund to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Asplund decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rey, up you get!
Rey cracks Asplund with a good jab.

Asplund clinches up against the cage.
Rey blocks the elbow strike.
Rey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asplund pulls his leg out and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asplund.
Asplund shoots in for a double leg but Rey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Asplund throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Rey instigates a clinch.
Asplund tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Asplund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asplund gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rey.
Asplund tries for a takedown but Rey manages to get underhooks.
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 Christer F Asplund will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Christer F Asplund's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Asplund sizes up Rey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rey throws a combination that misses

and Asplund holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Asplund.
Asplund wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.
Asplund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asplund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Asplund wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Rey keeps control of Asplund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asplund tries to break the clinch but Rey is controlling the position.
Rey goes for a takedown attempt but Asplund pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Asplund has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asplund darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asplund will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asplund lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rey bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asplund moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Asplund tries for a takedown but Rey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Asplund shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rey pinned against the cage. Rey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christer F Asplund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rey drops his hands momentarily and Asplund takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rey tries to clinch up.
Asplund tries to bum rush Rey with a series of wild strikes but Rey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Asplund throws a combination that misses

and Rey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Asplund won't be happy with that.
Asplund wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Rey decides to stand back up. Rey steps back and let's Asplund get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey looks for a takedown but Asplund sprawls well.
Rey lands a two punch combo.

Asplund takes the fight into the clinch.
Rey prevents the takedown attempt.

Rey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Asplund uses from the top position.

Asplund stands up and waves to Rey to follow him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asplund is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Asplund fails with the takedown.
Asplund has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rey finds it's way round the side to connect with Asplund's head.
Asplund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rey looks to land a combination but Asplund avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asplund swinging wilding here.
Christer F Asplund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Asplund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Asplund wants to get back to striking at distance but Rey won't allow it.
Asplund is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asplund prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asplund is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Asplund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rey works on Asplund's body with a couple of short punches.
Rey gets underhooks to prevent Asplund's takedown attempt.
Rey prevents Asplund from breaking the clinch.
Asplund is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Asplund looking for a takedown.
Rey goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asplund prevents it.

Rey has clasped his hands together around Asplund's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asplund is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rey is controlling him well.
Asplund tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Asplund looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Rey is riding his opponent, not letting Asplund buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Asplund is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qwis Rey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christer F Asplund's cut.
That's time! Asplund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Asplund moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Asplund clinches with his opponent.
Asplund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rey keeps control of Asplund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asplund goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rey prevents it.
Rey prevents the takedown attempt.
Rey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asplund pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rey keeps control of Asplund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Asplund is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Asplund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Rey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Asplund is trying to stand.
Asplund scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rey manages to mount him!

Asplund somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Asplund throws Rey to one side and escapes!

Asplund closes the distance and clinches.
Rey blocks an elbow strike from Asplund.
Asplund is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.

Rey has Asplund pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Asplund tumbling to the mat - Rey dives into Asplund's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asplund is looking to stand up but Rey isn't so interested in that idea.

Asplund pushes Rey off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asplund as he avoids it easily.
Asplund lands with a nice combination. Rey backs away looking to recover.
Asplund lands a two punch combo.

Asplund drives through and clinches with Rey against the cage.
Asplund is trying to break free.
Asplund wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Asplund pulls his leg out and moves away.
Christer F Asplund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Qwis Rey.
Rey throws a combination that misses
and Asplund counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Asplund clinches with his opponent.
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!
Asplund is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asplund is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Rey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Asplund gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rey looking for a takedown.
Asplund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rey has Asplund pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Asplund manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Asplund wants to break free but Rey has control.
Asplund is looking to break free of the clinch but Rey has double underhooks.
Asplund wants to break free but Rey has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asplund throws an elbow but misses.

Rey drags the fight down to the ground.

Rey is working an open guard so Asplund takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Rey misses.
Rey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asplund lands a two punch combo.
Asplund stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.

Asplund moves into range and clinches up with Rey.
Rey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asplund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Asplund is trying to drag Rey to the mat but Rey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asplund is trying to break the clinch but Rey has him pressed against the cage.
Asplund lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Asplund wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asplund fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Asplund is fending him off so far but Rey persists. Nope, Asplund circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Rey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Asplund regains guard.

Asplund has his feet on Rey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

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 Christer F Asplund.
I think Asplund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Christer F Asplund!