PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Borris Azmahilnow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolliver Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Azmahilnow
vs
Reign

170 cm
24
188 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
188 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Borris Azmahilnow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kolliver Reign!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reign tries to clinch but Azmahilnow moves out of range.
Reign tries for a takedown but Azmahilnow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reign looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reign has his takedown stuffed
and Azmahilnow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reign thinking.
Reign tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Azmahilnow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kolliver Reign seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azmahilnow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reign.
Reign scores with a punch to the head.
Reign bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Azmahilnow.
Reign moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Reign throws a body punch but Azmahilnow moves out of range.
Reign looks for a takedown but Azmahilnow sprawls well.
Borris Azmahilnow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kolliver Reign.
Reign tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign is looking to clinch but Azmahilnow is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reign closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Azmahilnow blocks a head kick by Reign.
Reign throws a series of punches but Azmahilnow moves out of range.
Azmahilnow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Azmahilnow throws a head kick that Reign semi-blocks.
Azmahilnow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign throws a head kick but Azmahilnow moves out of range.
No luck for Reign with that takedown attempt.
Reign throws a right and a left that Azmahilnow avoids nicely.

Reign gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Azmahilnow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Azmahilnow stands and steps away. Reign gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azmahilnow slips a jab and a cross from Reign.
Reign has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reign there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azmahilnow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reign.
Azmahilnow shoots in for a takedown but Reign shows good takedown defense.
Azmahilnow shoots in and drives through. Reign sprawls well.
Reign has his takedown stuffed
and Azmahilnow counters with a stiff right hand.
Reign looks gassed!
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Azmahilnow throws a body kick that misses.
Reign tries a head kick but it misses.
Reign throws a head kick that misses.
Azmahilnow throws a head kick but Reign moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reign motions for Azmahilnow to come forward. Reign throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Reign closes the distance and clinches.
Reign has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Azmahilnow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Azmahilnow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Azmahilnow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reign looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Azmahilnow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reign throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Azmahilnow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reign looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reign tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Azmahilnow counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from Reign. No joy for Azmahilnow on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reign.
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Azmahilnow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reign is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reign throws a hook but Azmahilnow blocks it.
Azmahilnow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Azmahilnow wants it to stay on the feet.
Reign fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reign tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reign shoots in for a takedown but Azmahilnow shows good takedown defense.
Reign misses with a combination
enabling Azmahilnow to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kolliver Reign will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reign tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reign tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reign avoids the head kick by Azmahilnow.
Reign fails to land the takedown.
Azmahilnow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reign swivels and escapes.
Reign tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azmahilnow is able to avoid easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Azmahilnow scores with a four punch combination!
Azmahilnow shoots in looking for a takedown but Reign manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Azmahilnow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Azmahilnow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borris Azmahilnow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azmahilnow misses with a series of wild punches.
Azmahilnow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reign moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Azmahilnow gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Reign gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kolliver Reign!