PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei jr Janakoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Reddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Janakoff might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich - Bend It. Michael Reddy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

jr Janakoff
vs
Reddy

172 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei jr Janakoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Reddy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reddy pushes Janakoff up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddy is looking to control Janakoff's arms but Janakoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reddy has his back to the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reddy.
Reddy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Janakoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Reddy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reddy lands an elbow that stopped Janakoff in his tracks for a moment.
Janakoff prevents a takedown attempt there.
Reddy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Reddy throws a head punch that misses.

Janakoff breaks the clinch.
Janakoff avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reddy moves out of range as Janakoff strikes.
Janakoff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reddy swivels and escapes.
Michael Reddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Janakoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reddy on the side of the head.

Reddy is rocked!

Janakoff dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Reddy has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sergei jr Janakoff!