PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Preobrazhensky (ranked 4449 p4p, 4653 weight class) and George Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Preobrazhensky
vs
Bryan

184 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 Sydney, Maxim Preobrazhensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George Bryan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Preobrazhensky blocks the leg kick.
Preobrazhensky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Preobrazhensky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preobrazhensky throws a shot to the body.
Bryan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Preobrazhensky.

It looks like George Bryan has been cut.
Preobrazhensky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Preobrazhensky throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryan slips a jab and a cross from Preobrazhensky.

Bryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Preobrazhensky is trying to force a seperation but Bryan has the dominant position.
Preobrazhensky tries to circle away but Bryan has him pinned against the cage.
Bryan fails to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky wants to break free but Bryan has control.
Bryan is looking to take this one to the mat.

Bryan breaks the clinch.
Bryan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Bryan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Preobrazhensky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Preobrazhensky lands with a shot to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a nice looking combination but Bryan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Preobrazhensky stuns Bryan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bryan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maxim Preobrazhensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Preobrazhensky misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Preobrazhensky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Preobrazhensky defends it nicely.
It looked like Preobrazhensky was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bryan.
Maxim Preobrazhensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bryan.
Bryan looks winded!
Preobrazhensky swings for the body but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan tries to land a leg kick but Preobrazhensky saw it coming and moves away.
Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Bryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Preobrazhensky defends well and Bryan ends up having to push Preobrazhensky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Bryan wants to counter with a clinch but Preobrazhensky pushes him away.
Bryan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a combination but Bryan avoids it well.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Preobrazhensky throws a series of punches but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan misses with a kick to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bryan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bryan wants to clinch but Preobrazhensky slips to the side
and Preobrazhensky counters with a right hand to the body.
Preobrazhensky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Preobrazhensky backing away here, and Bryan unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Maxim Preobrazhensky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Preobrazhensky connects with a single shot there.
Preobrazhensky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Preobrazhensky duly obliges.
Preobrazhensky cracks Bryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Preobrazhensky avoids the head kick by Bryan.
Preobrazhensky is looking for a counter combo.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt.
Preobrazhensky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Preobrazhensky. Bryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preobrazhensky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Preobrazhensky.
Bryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Preobrazhensky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bryan! But no joy.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Preobrazhensky. No joy for Bryan on that attempt.
Preobrazhensky swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Preobrazhensky misses with a few strikes there.
Preobrazhensky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Preobrazhensky misses with a wild body shot.
Bryan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Bryan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Preobrazhensky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Bryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Preobrazhensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan ducks right into an uppercut from Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky lands a nice shot to the body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Bryan rushes Preobrazhensky and presses him up against the cage.

Preobrazhensky breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryan is defended easily by Preobrazhensky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bryan is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky is pushing Bryan's head away, looking to escape. Bryan manages to hold on to the position though.

Bryan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bryan controls the position.
An elbow from Bryan crashes against the mat.
Preobrazhensky is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Preobrazhensky bucks up and tries to throw Bryan off but instead Bryan has got his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Preobrazhensky is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Preobrazhensky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Preobrazhensky is looking to wear down Bryan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Preobrazhensky misses with a few strikes there.
Bryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maxim Preobrazhensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bryan.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bryan.
Preobrazhensky cracks Bryan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Preobrazhensky looks to land a combination. Bryan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryan has a takedown stuffed.
Preobrazhensky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Bryan tries for a takedown but Preobrazhensky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Preobrazhensky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bryan.
Preobrazhensky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bryan can do to turn this around?
Preobrazhensky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Preobrazhensky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Preobrazhensky cracks Bryan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky lands the left hand.
Bryan shoots in for a takedown but Preobrazhensky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Preobrazhensky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Preobrazhensky scores with a four punch combination!

Bryan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Preobrazhensky finish him?
Preobrazhensky works Bryan's body with a nice hook.
Bryan seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice combination there by Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky swinging wildly here.
Preobrazhensky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Preobrazhensky gets tackled into the cage by Bryan. Bryan maintains the clinch.

Preobrazhensky breaks from the clinch.
Preobrazhensky displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Preobrazhensky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Bryan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Bryan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Preobrazhensky sprawls well. Preobrazhensky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bryan gets slowly back to his feet.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Preobrazhensky looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryan is just out of range.
Preobrazhensky misses with a combination

and Bryan counters by clinching up.
Bryan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bryan jumps guard but Preobrazhensky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Maxim Preobrazhensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Bryan.
Preobrazhensky tries to break free but Bryan pushes him back against the cage.
Bryan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bryan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan stalling in the clinch.
Bryan tries to pull guard but Preobrazhensky holds him up against the cage and eventually Bryan drops back down to his feet.
Bryan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Preobrazhensky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Preobrazhensky has had enough of the clinch but Bryan keeps him there for the moment.
Bryan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Preobrazhensky to keep the fight standing.
Preobrazhensky is trying to break the clinch but Bryan has him pressed against the cage.
Bryan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Preobrazhensky up against the cage.
Bryan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Preobrazhensky backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Preobrazhensky manages to break the clinch.
Preobrazhensky lands a right hook to the body.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot
and Bryan counters with a left and a right that stings Preobrazhensky.
Preobrazhensky misses the shot to the body.
Maxim Preobrazhensky is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Preobrazhensky misses.
Bryan closes the distance and clinches up with Preobrazhensky, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes Preobrazhensky against the cage but Preobrazhensky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Preobrazhensky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Preobrazhensky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Oooooh!!! Preobrazhensky has knocked Bryan down with a huge combo! Preobrazhensky steps away and waves a wobbly Bryan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Preobrazhensky throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
Preobrazhensky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preobrazhensky scores with a jab to the body.
Preobrazhensky throws a body punch but Bryan moves out of range.
Preobrazhensky takes a swing at Bryan's ribcage but misses.
Bryan has his takedown stuffed
and Preobrazhensky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bryan thinking.
Preobrazhensky just misses with a punch to the body.
Preobrazhensky digs a good hook to Bryan's body.
Preobrazhensky lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Preobrazhensky!
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preobrazhensky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bryan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryan tries to land a leg kick but Preobrazhensky saw it coming and moves away.
Preobrazhensky misses with a body shot.
Preobrazhensky throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Preobrazhensky misses.
Preobrazhensky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bryan throws a head kick that misses
and Preobrazhensky counters with a left to the body.
Preobrazhensky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Preobrazhensky fails to land with a series of punches.
Preobrazhensky takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Preobrazhensky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bryan eats them both and turns towards Preobrazhensky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bryan fails with the takedown
and Preobrazhensky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Preobrazhensky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Preobrazhensky, 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27

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