PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph OByrne (ranked 345 p4p, 39 weight class) and Cole Reynolds (ranked 162 p4p, 22 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

OByrne
vs
Reynolds

175 cm
29
159 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

173 cm
28
145 lbs
14 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

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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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
OByrne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a leg kick that is checked
and Reynolds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OByrne throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and OByrne only half commits.
Reynolds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
OByrne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reynolds's head.
OByrne misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Reynolds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joseph OByrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
OByrne misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Reynolds to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from OByrne misses
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Joseph OByrne has been cut.
Reynolds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne misses with a looping left.
Reynolds throws a lazy right hand but OByrne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reynolds just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOByrne.
OByrne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
OByrne throws a nice looking combination but Reynolds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reynolds doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
OByrne lands a jab.
A slow jab from OByrne misses its intended target.
OByrne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Reynolds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OByrne misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a straight right hand.
OByrne thows a leg kick but Reynolds checks it
and OByrne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

OByrne is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh OByrne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A lazy body kick from OByrne
and Reynolds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OByrne misses with an uppercut.
OByrne throws a leg kick
and Reynolds counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OByrne throws the kick towards the body but Reynolds avoids it.
OByrne throws a leg kick but Reynolds sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reynolds! But no joy.
OByrne throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds throws a big shot that misses.
OByrne seems to have got his legs back now.
Reynolds needs to keep his hands up - OByrne had a free shot at his head there.
OByrne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from OByrne.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
OByrne fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds misses with a hook. OByrne ducked under it nicely.
OByrne misses with a body shot

and Reynolds counters with a nice right hand that sends OByrne toppling to the canvas! OByrne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reynolds finish him?!
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
OByrne misses the body punch

and Reynolds counters with a crisp right hand that drops OByrne! Reynolds lets OByrne back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OByrne listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
OByrne throws a low kick but Reynolds avoids it.
Reynolds is stalking OByrne. OByrne circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Reynolds, and it's lights out! OByrne really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.