PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Breznikov (ranked 4976 p4p, 4540 weight class) and Clarence Boston (ranked 372 p4p, 361 weight class). Leonid Breznikov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Breznikov
vs
Boston

170 cm
25
153
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonid Breznikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clarence Boston!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boston thuds his right hand into Breznikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boston throws a good cross that connects.
Breznikov throws a head kick but Boston moves out of range.
Boston throws out a counter right but Breznikov avoids it with no problem.
Breznikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boston fails to land with a series of punches.

Breznikov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Boston on his heels. He'll look to pass Boston's guard now, I'm sure.
Breznikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Boston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boston pulls Breznikov in close to prevent any damage.
Boston trying to keep a closed guard but Breznikov is proving a slippery customer.
Breznikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boston lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznikov trying to keep a closed guard but Boston is proving a slippery customer.
Breznikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boston wanted to stand there but Breznikov had control of the position.
Boston wants to control from the top but Breznikov keeps moving.
Boston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Breznikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boston is one step ahead there.
Breznikov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boston is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breznikov is on top in guard.

Boston trying to control the position.
Breznikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Breznikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boston is pulling down on Breznikov's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Breznikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breznikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Breznikov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Breznikov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boston working a defensive guard here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Breznikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boston was well out of range. Poor timing from Breznikov.
Clarence Boston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breznikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boston lands a nice hook to Breznikov's body. Breznikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston scores with a punch to the head.
Breznikov throws a big shot that misses.
Boston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boston scores with a nice head shot.
Boston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Breznikov forces Boston back against the cage and clinches.
Breznikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Breznikov pushes Boston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Breznikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Breznikov manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Breznikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Breznikov lands a right hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Leonid Breznikov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boston throws a body shot but no joy.
Breznikov works over Boston's head and body with a nice combination.
Boston misses with a straight left.
Breznikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Boston coming out on top.
Boston misses with a wild body shot.
Breznikov lands with a hook. Boston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boston has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Breznikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Boston's head.
Breznikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Boston as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Breznikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Breznikov is rocked!
Breznikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oh Breznikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznikov backs away from a small jab... but Boston lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Breznikov crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Boston with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Clarence Boston!
Clarence Boston spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.