PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Specx Diesel (ranked 5016 p4p, 4555 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 546 p4p, 528 weight class). Specx Diesel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Diesel
vs
Reznov

189 cm
18
195
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
185
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Specx Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Diesel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diesel.
Reznov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reznovs head.
Reznov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Specx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Reznov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Diesel cracks Reznov with a nice body shot.
Diesel is pressed up against the cage. Reznov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesel down to the mat. Diesel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reznov gets slowly back to his feet.
Viktor Reznov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reznov looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
A punch lands to the side of Reznov 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diesel dips to his left and cracks Reznov with an uppercut!
Reznov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Reznov ends up having to push Diesel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Reznov with a poor takedown
and Diesel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Reznov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reznov prevents Diesel from standing back up.
Reznov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diesel is trying to stand up here but Reznov is controlling him well.

Reznov is trying for a kimura here. Diesel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Reznov wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Viktor Reznov!