PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arek Rendziok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justice's entrance music is Westside Connection - Bow Down . A fine choice. Rendziok comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Do góry łeb! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Arek Rendziok will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Justice
vs
Rendziok

187 cm
20
217 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arek Rendziok!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rendziok tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from Rendziok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Justice wants to slow Rendziok down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivan Justice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rendziok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Justice misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rendziok.
Ivan Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek Rendziok.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rendziok.
Justice lands a nice looking body shot.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Rendziok staying out of range there.
Rendziok shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Justice as he avoids it easily.

Rendziok shoots in and gets a takedown into Justice's guard.
Rendziok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rendziok postures up and lands a big shot to Justice's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rendziok accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Justice looking for a sweep. Not yet Justice, not yet.
Justice has his hands on Rendziok's head, controlling the position.
Rendziok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rendziok stands and throws Justice's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rendziok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rendziok working the strikes but Justice uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Rendziok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rendziok missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rendziok throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rendziok tries to pass to full mount but Justice defends it.
Rendziok scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rendziok winds up and cracks Justice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rendziok connects with a nice short shot to Justice's temple.
Justice might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rendziok lands strikes from half guard.
Justice wants to get back to full guard.
Rendziok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Justice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rendziok sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Justice defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rendziok thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Justice's head.
Rendziok not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rendziok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rendziok winds up and cracks Justice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Justice tries to kick Rendziok off but Rendziok keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rendziok is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Justice reverses the position - he's now on top in Rendziok's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rendziok managing to control the position.
Rendziok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Justice lands a jab to the head.
Rendziok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
Justice swings for the body but Rendziok moves out of range.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice scores with a sloppy right hand. Rendziok should have avoided that one.
Justice lands a nice shot to the body.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rendziok moves away.
Justice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rendziok's calf.
Justice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rendziok.
Justice misses with a two punch combination.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice lands a lovely overhand right.
Justice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Justice.
Justice throws a looping overhand right but Rendziok ducks down to avoid it.
Rendziok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justice.
Rendziok misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Justice makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rendziok.
Ivan Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek Rendziok.
Justice lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rendziok's sensitive parts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Justice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rendziok.
Rendziok has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Justice.
Justice throws a wild body kick that Rendziok sees coming a mile off.
Rendziok tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Justice swivels and escapes.
Justice slaps away a takedown attempt from Rendziok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rendziok is breathing heavily.
Rendziok avoids the body shot from Justice.
Justice lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice scores with a hook.
Rendziok shoots in for a takedown but Justice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Justice throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rendziok takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Justice.
Justice misses with a few strikes there.
Rendziok takes a jab right on the kisser.
Justice ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rendziok moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice throws a shot to the body.
Justice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justice throws a lazy right hand but Rendziok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a shot from downtown. Rendziok moves away and avoids it.
Justice scores with a shot to the body.
Rendziok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justice wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Justice lands a glancing blow to the side of Rendziok's head.
Justice fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rendziok manages to avoid it.
Justice swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rendziok.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice throws a series of punches but Rendziok moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Rendziok does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Justice dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Justice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rendziok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rendziok avoids the body shot from Justice.
Rendziok shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justice throws a front kick aimed at Rendziok's knee but Rendziok avoids it well.
Justice dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rendziok. That did some damage!
Justice feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rendzioks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Justice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Justice throws a hook but Rendziok blocks it.
No joy there for Justice, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice looks to score with a jab to the body but Rendziok is just out of range.
Rendziok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justice misses with a wild combination.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice misses with a looping right.
Rendziok uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Rendziok fails to land the takedown.
Justice throws out a loose jab but Rendziok uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice throws a shot to the body.
Justice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Justice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Justice dips to his left and cracks Rendziok with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice stuffs the takedown attempt from Rendziok. Rendziok gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arek Rendziok.
Justice lands a right hook to the body.
Rendziok takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rendziok fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Justice avoids it really well and circles away.
Rendziok with a poor takedown
and Justice counters with a nice uppercut.
Ivan Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rendziok was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
Rendziok slips under a jab from Justice.
Rendziok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Justice.
Justice scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Justice misses with a body shot.
Justice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Justice throws a jab but it's blocked by Rendziok.
Rendziok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Justice scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rendziok moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice jabs at Rendziok's body.
Justice scores with a body shot.
Rendziok's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Rendziok shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rendziok showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice is trying to stand back up but Rendziok is controlling him
Rendziok working Justice over with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Justice is looking to control Rendziok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Justice avoid being mounted?
Rendziok missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Justice showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Justice 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Justice!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ivan Justice made sure he mentioned Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5, along with how happy he was to win his fight.