PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald Brashear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brashear might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Machine Head - Imperium. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brashear
vs
Reva

188 cm
18
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
19
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Brashear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Reva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Reva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brashear keeps working.

Reva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brashear defends it well.
Brashear knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reva on the ground.

Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brashear is trying to stand back up but Reva is controlling him
Reva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reva is keen to just control but Brashear is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.
Brashear wants to get back to his feet.

Reva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brashear is just riding it out for now. Reva eventually gives up the hold.
Reva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brashear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.

Reva is looking for a kimura but Brashear is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reva to get the leverage.

Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.
Brashear tries to kick Reva off but Reva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Reva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brashear has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brashear does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Reva is trying to work for a kimura but Brashear is defending well.

Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Reva is working for a kimura but Brashear is defending it quite comfortably.

Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Reva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Reva wants to take a breather but Brashear is having none of it.

Reva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brashear has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva is keen to just control but Brashear is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Reva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Brashear. No joy for Reva on that attempt.
Brashear lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brashear as he jumps to the side.
Reva shoots in looking for a takedown. Brashear tries to sprawl out of it but Reva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brashear manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donald Brashear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Brashear lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reva's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brashear, right into the meat.
Brashear throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reva.
Donald Brashear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brashear scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brashear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brashear looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick.
Reva is breathing heavily.
Brashear throws a push kick but Reva slaps the foot to one side.
Reva moves out of range of the body kick.
Brashear looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brashear misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brashear misses with a wild combination.
Brashear misses with an uppercut. Reva saw that one coming.
Reva has a takedown stuffed.
Brashear thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Reva if he has to take too many more of those.
Brashear throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brashear misses with a two punch combination.
Brashear misses with a series of wild punches.
Brashear throws a series of punches but Reva avoids them all with ease.
Brashear throws a head kick but Reva moves out of range.
Brashear tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brashear displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
Brashear throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brashear misses with a hook. Reva ducked under it nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brashear!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Brashear.
Brashear scores with a shot to the body.
Brashear throws a series of punches but Reva avoids them all with ease.
Brashear misses with a two punch combination.
Donald Brashear is winning the standup battle so far.
Brashear defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reva.
Brashear lands a right hook to the body.
Brashear lands a nice looking body kick.
Donald Brashear is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brashear misses with the combination.
Brashear throws a sloppy head kick and Reva moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Brashear.
Brashear throws a right hand that Reva ducks under and follows up with a left that Reva also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Brashear, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brashear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reva was well out of range. Poor timing from Brashear.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Brashear.
Brashear ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reva moves away.
Brashear lands with a shot to the body.
Donald Brashear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brashear scores with a push kick.
Brashear throws a hook but Reva avoids it easily.
Brashear scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
Brashear throws a nice looking combination but Reva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reva blocks a head kick by Brashear.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
Reva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brashear is fending him off so far but Reva persists. Nope, Brashear circles away and we're back to standing.
Brashear jabs Reva right on the nose. Reva blinks but takes it well.
Reva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Reva shoots in and drives through. Brashear sprawls well.
Reva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brashear.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brashear.
Brashear swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brashear misses with a looping right.
Reva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brashear comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brashear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brashear lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brashear.
Reva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brashear fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brashear is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reva's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brashear lands with a nice combination. Reva backs away looking to recover.
Brashear just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Brashear. No joy for Reva on that attempt.
A good leg kick by Brashear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Brashear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Reva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brashear.
Brashear throws a hook but Reva blocks it.
Reva avoids the head kick by Brashear.
Brashear is looking to wear down Reva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reva slips a jab from Brashear.
Nice body punch from Brashear.
Reva shoots in and drives through. Brashear sprawls well.
Brashear throws a right hand that Reva ducks under and follows up with a left that Reva also avoids with ease.
Brashear throws a head kick that misses.
Brashear moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Reva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brashear tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reva is in Brashear's guard.
Reva looking to pass the guard.
Reva prevents Brashear from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Reva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reva trying to control the position from guard on top but Brashear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Reva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Reva wants to pass the guard but Brashear is keeping the position.
Reva wants to control from the top but Brashear keeps moving.

Reva drops back looking for a leg! Brashear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brashear manages to kick Reva off! Reva jumps back into Brashear's guard.
Reva trying to control but Brashear is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reva drops back looking for a leg! Brashear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brashear manages to kick Reva off! Reva jumps back into Brashear's guard.

Reva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brashear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Reva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reva trying to control but Brashear is working from the bottom.
Reva stays in close to Brashear's body and controls the position.

Reva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brashear looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brashear looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brashear!
Reva wants to get back to his feet but Brashear drags him back down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brashear's best efforts.
Brashear tries to stand and escape but Reva is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Reva.
I think Reva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!