PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Reznik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michal Reznik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Jones's chin.

Reznik
vs
Jones

200 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

225 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Reznik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Reznik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Reznik is controlling him
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jones looks gassed!
Reznik is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Reznik is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reznik.
Well, if Reznik is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reznik tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Reznik sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznik works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reznik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Reznik is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jones is surviving well by controlling Reznik's body position as best he can.
Reznik pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reznik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reznik trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Reznik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Reznik's knee but Reznik avoids it well.
Reznik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.

Reznik shoots in and bounces Jones off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Reznik is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reznik looking to pass the guard.

Reznik avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznik is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Reznik has managed to sneak the leg through.

Reznik is working for a submission of some sort.

Reznik stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reznik.

Reznik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznik advances to full mount.
Reznik dominating with strikes here.
Reznik tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Reznik is really struggling to control Jones but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Reznik controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Michal Reznik just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Reznik wants to clinch.
Reznik lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Reznik dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reznik.
Reznik is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.

Reznik has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Jones is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Reznik yanks on the arm and Jones is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Reznik.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Reznik!