PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Tokarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Rebrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tokarev comes into the arena with Real Villains - Celph Titled blaring out of the sound system. Rebrov has chosen russian jibber jabber as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mikhail Tokarev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tokarev
vs
Rebrov

187 cm
26
210 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

200 cm
25
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mikhail Tokarev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vladimir Rebrov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rebrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rebrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tokarev.
Tokarev moves out of range as Rebrov strikes.
Rebrov misses with a body shot.
Rebrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tokarev is just out of range.
Rebrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Rebrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. Rebrov catches Tokarev right on the button with a cross.
Vladimir Rebrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rebrov lands a nice shot that snaps Tokarev's head back.
Tokarev blocks a jab.
Rebrov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Tokarev.
Rebrov throws a series of strikes that have Tokarev backpedaling.
Rebrov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rebrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rebrov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rebrov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rebrov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebrov misses with a looping left.
Rebrov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rebrov duly obliges.
Rebrov throws an overhand right that lands on Tokarev's shoulder, as Tokarev tries to avoid the shot.
Rebrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tokarev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Rebrov.
Rebrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rebrov looks to land a right hand but Tokarev moved out of range.
Rebrov misses with a few strikes there.
Rebrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Tokarev off the cage and back into rage.
Rebrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rebrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rebrov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tokarev fails to land the takedown.
Tokarev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rebrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokarev's head.
Donk. Rebrov catches Tokarev right on the button with a cross.
Tokarev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tokarev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rebrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tokarev's head.
Rebrov cracks a nice hook into Tokarev's ribs.
Tokarev is breathing heavily.
Rebrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tokarev doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Rebrov.
Rebrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vladimir Rebrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebrov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice straight punches there by Rebrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rebrov.
Rebrov lunges at Tokarev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tokarev's hand.
Rebrov drops Tokarev with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tokarev! Rebrov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Vladimir Rebrov!