PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 1238 p4p, 1156 weight class) and Randy No Neck (ranked 165 p4p, 150 weight class). Beznisko's entrance music is JANE AIR — Junk. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beznisko
vs
No Neck

173 cm
20
174
4 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
174
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy No Neck!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beznisko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. No Neck quickly recovers to half guard.

Beznisko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so No Neck is just riding it out for now. Beznisko eventually gives up the hold.
No Neck is looking for a sweep. Beznisko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Beznisko is trying to work for a kimura but No Neck is defending well.
Beznisko is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko wants to control but No Neck is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No Neck is looking to improve his position.

Beznisko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and No Neck defends it well.
No Neck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
No Neck wants to improve his position but Beznisko is controlling well.
No Neck is trying to control but can't.
No Neck trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Beznisko manages to pass to mount!

Beznisko is going oldschool here, as he tries to force No Neck to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so No Neck shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No Neck holds on to Beznisko around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Beznisko prevents No Neck from getting the reversal.
No Neck tries to hold on but Beznisko pushes him away.
Beznisko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Beznisko looking to control but No Neck is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Beznisko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but No Neck is surviving well by controlling Beznisko's body position as best he can.
No Neck is squirming around, avoiding Beznisko's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beznisko sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
No Neck wants to hold on but Beznisko pushes him away.

Beznisko looking to secure an arm triangle but No Neck defends it well.

That's four 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.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Beznisko cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Beznisko has isolated one of No Neck's arms. No Neck looking to fight him off but Beznisko twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruslan Beznisko!
After winning the bout, Ruslan Beznisko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.