PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Reznikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Reznikov
vs
Davis

172 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxim Reznikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drake Davis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznikov tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis swats away the attempt to clinch by Reznikov.
Nice cross by Davis.
Reznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis tries to clinch but Reznikov moves out of range.
Reznikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reznikov tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Reznikov tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis throws the kick towards the body but Reznikov avoids it.

Reznikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike.
Davis has a couple of punches blocked by Reznikov.
Reznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Reznikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Reznikov missing with knees to the body.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
Reznikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reznikov scores with a shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Reznikov controls his hands.
Reznikov lands an uppercut.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Reznikov has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Reznikov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Reznikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reznikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Reznikov.
Davis tries to circle away but Reznikov has him pinned against the cage.
Reznikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reznikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Davis wants to stall.
Reznikov lands an uppercut.
Reznikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Reznikov has the dominant position.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Reznikov gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
Davis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Reznikov fails to land.
Reznikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis working aggressively here.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Reznikov controls the action.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reznikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davis tries to land knees in the clinch but Reznikov avoids the damage to the body.
Reznikov blocking some punches.
Davis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reznikov.
Davis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to pull guard but Reznikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
Davis missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reznikov as Davis tries to tie him up.
Reznikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reznikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reznikov is defending well for now.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling the position.
Davis blocking some punches.
Reznikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reznikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznikov.
Reznikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reznikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Reznikov fails to land.
Reznikov lands a nice uppercut.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling him.
Reznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davis is trying to stall.
Davis looks gassed!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reznikov is keeping busy.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Reznikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reznikov misses with the head strike.
Reznikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Reznikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reznikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Davis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reznikov has him pressed against the cage.
Reznikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reznikov lands a left hand.
Reznikov working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Davis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
Davis jumps guard but Reznikov stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Maxim Reznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Davis.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Reznikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Reznikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reznikov wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.

Reznikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reznikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznikov.
Reznikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Reznikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reznikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reznikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reznikov.
Reznikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Davis.
Reznikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
Reznikov lands a nice uppercut.
Reznikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Reznikov fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov misses with some punches.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
Reznikov lands a right hand.
Reznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reznikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznikov lands an uppercut.
Davis is trying to maintain a safe position but Reznikov gets an underhook and turns Davis into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reznikov.
Reznikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Reznikov keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reznikov is pressed up against the cage. Davis has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reznikov down to the mat. Reznikov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Davis is breathing heavily.

Reznikov closes the distance and clinches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Davis. Reznikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznikov is looking to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reznikov tries to clinch but Davis is having none of it.
Reznikov is looking to clinch.

Reznikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.

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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznikov.
Davis working aggressively here.
Reznikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis tries to stall but Reznikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davis tries to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling the position.
Reznikov lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Reznikov.
Reznikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reznikov.
Reznikov stalling against the cage.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Maxim Reznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Davis.
Reznikov lands an uppercut.
Reznikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Reznikov pushes Davis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Reznikov controls his hands.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Reznikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Reznikov.
Reznikov slows down the pace here.
Reznikov gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
Reznikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznikov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Reznikov lands a nice uppercut.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reznikov misses with some punches.
Reznikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Reznikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznikov.

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.
Davis misses with a punch to the body.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Reznikov lands a left hand.
Reznikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reznikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznikov misses with the head strike.
Reznikov prevents Davis from breaking the clinch.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznikov working aggressively here.
Reznikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Davis missing with knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Davis trying to land knees to the body.
Reznikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznikov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Reznikov has the dominant position.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike.
Davis is looking to break free of the clinch but Reznikov has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Reznikov.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reznikov has a couple of punches blocked by Davis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Reznikov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Reznikov is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Reznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reznikov wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Drake Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reznikov tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Reznikov wants to clinch.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reznikov tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reznikov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reznikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov is looking to clinch but Davis is avoiding it.
Davis throws a head kick that misses.
Reznikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Davis circles away.
Maxim Reznikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reznikov wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maxim Reznikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznikov blocks a low kick nicely.

Reznikov darts in and clinches Davis up against the cage.
Reznikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Davis is trying to force a seperation but Reznikov has the dominant position.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reznikov.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.

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.
Reznikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reznikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Still in the clinch, Reznikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Reznikov.
Reznikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reznikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Davis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reznikov tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Maxim Reznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Davis.
Davis throws a nice head kick!
Reznikov is looking to clinch.

Reznikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznikov lands with a right to the head.
Reznikov working aggressively here.
A short right from Reznikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reznikov.
Reznikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Davis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Davis tries to circle away but Reznikov has him pinned against the cage.
Davis blocking some punches.
Reznikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznikov lands with a light punch inside.
Reznikov lands with a right to the head.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.
Reznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Reznikov.
Reznikov misses with some punches.
Davis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reznikov lands a right hand.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Reznikov controls the action.
Reznikov misses with some punches.
Reznikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reznikov throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davis tries to pull guard but Reznikov won't allow it.
Reznikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Davis's efforts to push away.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling the position.
Reznikov lands a nice uppercut.
Davis can't break the clinch.
Davis tries to pull guard but Reznikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
Davis tries to break the clinch but Reznikov is controlling the position.
Davis fails to pull guard.
Reznikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reznikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reznikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Davis takes a shot to the head.
Reznikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A shot in the inside from Reznikov.
Reznikov lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davis working hard to break the clinch.
Drake Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis is trying to break free.
Davis misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Reznikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Reznikov, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Reznikov!