PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MAX PAIN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Reznikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

PAIN
vs
Reznikov

170 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, MAX PAIN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maxim Reznikov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PAIN shoots for a double leg takedown but Reznikov sprawls well. He's pushed PAIN's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but PAIN paws at him with a jab and circles away.
PAIN circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by PAIN there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
PAIN keeps the fight on the outside.
Reznikov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
PAIN misses with a takedown attempt - Reznikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reznikov tries to clinch up but PAIN circles away and keeps his distance.
PAIN keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from PAIN finds it's target.

It looks like Maxim Reznikov has been cut.
Maxim Reznikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PAIN throws a series of punches but Reznikov moves out of range.
Reznikov tries to clinch up.
Reznikov tries to clinch but PAIN moves out of range.
PAIN shoots in and drives through. Reznikov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for MAX PAIN. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reznikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PAIN shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reznikov as he jumps to the side.
Reznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but PAIN swats him away and circles back towards the center.

PAIN closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reznikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Reznikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reznikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznikov pushes off an throws an elbow but PAIN leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reznikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Reznikov.
Reznikov lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like MAX PAIN has been cut.
PAIN tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reznikov lands an elbow just above PAIN 's eye.
Reznikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Reznikov being controlled against the cage.
PAIN can't break the clinch.
PAIN is trying to break the clinch but Reznikov has him pressed against the cage.
Reznikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reznikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reznikov lands a damaging elbow.
PAIN is breathing heavily.
Reznikov controlling the action here for a moment.
PAIN takes an elbow to the temple.
Reznikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PAIN's defenses.
PAIN swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reznikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reznikov lands an elbow inside.

MAX PAIN's cut is getting worse.
Reznikov lands an elbow that stopped PAIN in his tracks for a moment.
Reznikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PAIN looking for a takedown.
Reznikov lands an elbow inside.
Reznikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reznikov lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Reznikov.
Reznikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PAIN's defenses.
Reznikov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

MAX PAIN's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reznikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
PAIN takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reznikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through PAIN's defenses.
Reznikov lands a damaging elbow.
Reznikov lands an elbow inside that PAIN shrugs off.
Reznikov lands an elbow inside that PAIN shrugs off.

Jeez, MAX PAIN's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Reznikov lands an elbow that stopped PAIN in his tracks for a moment.
Reznikov lands a nice elbow.
Reznikov lands an elbow just above PAIN 's eye.
PAIN tries to throw a body punch but Reznikov avoids it by throwing PAIN back against the cage.
PAIN takes an elbow to the temple.
Reznikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at MAX PAIN's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Reznikov!