PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milo Vicente (ranked 2045 p4p, 2463 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 281 p4p, 328 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Vicente
vs
Reznov

180 cm
27
181
11 - 10 - 0

184 cm
27
185
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vicente as he jumps to the side.
Reznov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vicente throws a jab when Reznov was well out of range.
Reznov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Reznov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vicente.
No joy there for Reznov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Vicente throws a wild body kick that Reznov sees coming a mile off.
Vicente thumps Reznov with a low kick.
We've been informed that Reznov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Reznov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Reznov wants to control from the top but Vicente keeps moving.
Reznov prevents Vicente from getting back to his feet.
Reznov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vicente struggling a bit here.

Reznov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicente is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reznov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vicente is trying to buck Reznov off.

Reznov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vicente, who protects the arm well.
Vicente wants to control but Reznov postures up.
Vicente is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reznov off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reznov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vicente.
Reznov can't escape the position.
Reznov is still trying to improve position.
Reznov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
It looks like Vicente is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vicente stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Reznov to get to his feet.
Vicente throws a combination. Reznov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vicente stalks Reznov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reznov's face. Reznov staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznov misses with a two punch combination.
Vicente connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reznov's hands.
Vicente scores with a jab.
Vicente misses with a straight right.
Reznov feints the counter takedown.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Reznov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vicente.
Jab by Vicente.
Reznov swinging wildly here.
A jab lands there for Reznov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reznov.
Reznov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vicente as he avoids it easily.
Milo Vicente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Reznov fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reznov.
Reznov ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
Vicente swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reznov misses with the combination.
Vicente dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reznov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vicente throws a body shot but no joy.
Vicente connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reznov. Reznov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Reznov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicente lands a jab to the nose.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vicente sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reznov fails with the takedown.
Vicente looks to land a right hand but Reznov moved out of range.
Reznov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicente sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vicente lands a nice shot to the body.
Vicente scores with a spinning back kick!

Reznov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Vicente tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reznov is in Vicente's guard.

Vicente has his feet on Reznov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reznov looks winded!
Vicente throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznov.
Vicente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicente throws the left hand but Reznov avoids the punch easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vicente.
Vicente uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Reznov missing with a left hand there. Vicente was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vicente sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Reznov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vicente looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Vicente bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Vicente misses with an uppercut. Reznov saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Reznov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vicente did well to prevent Reznov getting side control.
Reznov passes to full mount!
Vicente tries to reverse the position but Reznov maintains control.

Reznov working for a submission but Vicente is keeping him at bay.
Vicente is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Reznov goes for an armbar but Vicente turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vicente.

Reznov looking for a guillotine here but Vicente defends easily.

Reznov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vicente defends well.

Vicente stands and steps away. Reznov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Reznov gets a double leg takedown into Vicente's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reznov preventing the sweep.
Vicente wants to stand up but Reznov is controlling him.

Reznov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vicente is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Reznov, into his guard.

Vicente wants to get up but he can't break Reznov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Vicente stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Vicente tried to score with a low kick but Reznov checks it.
Vicente lands a right hook to the body.
Reznov slips under a jab.
Reznov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vicente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reznov somewhat.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Vicente. No joy for Reznov on that attempt.
Reznov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reznov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milo Vicente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Reznov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Vicente misses.
Reznov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reznov.
Vicente fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Viktor Reznov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vicente scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vicente connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vicente. That's going to slow Reznov down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reznov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vicente, which made it look bad.
Vicente moves away from the strike by Reznov.
Reznov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reznov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A clash of legs there as Reznov blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Reznov.
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Vicente sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good shot there by Vicente.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicente scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reznov doesn't seem bothered though.
Vicente scores with a decent looking hook.
Reznov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vicente defends it nicely.
Vicente getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reznov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vicente avoids it really well and circles away.
Vicente wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vicente.
Reznov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.

Reznov tries to keep at a distance but Vicente has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reznov is trying to drag Vicente to the mat but Vicente just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Vicente manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Vicente misses with a low kick.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vicente but Vicente pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vicente darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reznov.
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!
Vicente tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vicente misses with an uppercut. Reznov saw that one coming.
Vicente stuffs the takedown attempt from Reznov. Reznov gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicente paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vicente lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Milo Vicente is winning the standup battle so far.
Vicente looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vicente slips under a jab.
Vicente scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reznov in his tracks.
Reznov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vicente thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Milo Vicente dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Vicente rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reznov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reznov takes one to the side of the head.
Reznov ducks under a wild hook from Vicente.
Reznov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reznov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Reznov shoots in but Vicente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicente throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reznov with the counter takedown but Vicente avoids it easily.
Vicente throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vicente connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reznov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vicente swivels and escapes.
Milo Vicente has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Reznov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reznov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reznov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reznov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vicente connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reznov scrambles back to his feet.
Vicente lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Vicente has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

Vicente shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reznov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Reznov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reznov tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vicente has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vicente as he jumps to the side.
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Reznov with an uppercut!
Vicente throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vicente throws a jab but it's blocked by Reznov.
Vicente scores with a decent looking hook.

Reznov gets the takedown into side control.

Vicente explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Vicente. No joy for Reznov on that attempt.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but Vicente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vicente.
Vicente will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reznov closes the distance and clinches up with Vicente, looking for a takedown. Reznov pushes Vicente against the cage but Vicente circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vicente connects with a single shot there.
Vicente sizes up Reznov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viktor Reznov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vicente as he connects with a hook.
Vicente misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vicente lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reznov shoots in but Vicente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vicente lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horrible takedown attempt by Reznov or perhaps it was just good defense by Vicente, which made it look bad.
It looked like Vicente was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vicente lands with a cross.
Vicente's corner calls for a 1-2. Vicente obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reznov misses the shot to the body.
Reznov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vicente sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reznov somewhat.
Vicente throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reznov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznov shoots in but Vicente avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but Vicente shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Reznov takes one on the button.
Reznov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Reznov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vicente did well to prevent Reznov getting side control.

Vicente kicks off Reznov and gets to his feet.

Reznov tries to keep at a distance but Vicente has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Reznov can't get the takedown.

Vicente breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reznov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vicente lands with a straight right. Reznov didn't see that one coming.

Reznov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vicente wants to control but Reznov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Vicente kicks off Reznov and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicente chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Reznov dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicente sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reznov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vicente scores with a sloppy right hand. Reznov should have avoided that one.
A combination from Vicente does no damage.
Vicente is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reznov can do to turn this around?
Reznov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reznov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reznov shoots in and drives through. Vicente sprawls well.
Milo Vicente is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vicente scores with the left hand. Reznov knows he should have avoided that one.
Vicente scores with a sloppy right hand. Reznov should have avoided that one.
Vicente lands a really nice looking cross but Reznov seems unphased.
Reznov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
Reznov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vicente sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vicente!
Reznov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reznov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vicente defends well and Reznov ends up having to push Vicente into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vicente lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vicente uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reznov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milo Vicente showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vicente has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milo Vicente!