PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazar Cristi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Reichwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristi comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac-Hail Mary. Konstantin Reichwein is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cristi
vs
Reichwein

187 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

184 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazar Cristi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Reichwein!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristi slaps away a takedown attempt from Reichwein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reichwein shoots for a double leg takedown but Cristi sprawls well. He's pushed Reichwein's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cristi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reichwein backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cristi is defended easily by Reichwein.
Reichwein tries for a takedown but Cristi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lazar Cristi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantin Reichwein.
Reichwein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cristi sprawls well. Cristi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reichwein gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reichwein.

Reichwein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Reichwein wants to work for an arm triangle but Cristi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Reichwein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cristi trying to hold on to Reichwein's head to control him but Reichwein postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cristi is looking to escape.
Cristi is breathing heavily.

Reichwein wants to work for an arm triangle but Cristi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Reichwein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cristi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reichwein.

Reichwein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reichwein moves into full mount! Cristi won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reichwein looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reichwein tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Reichwein controlling the position easily from mount.

Reichwein throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cristi has his hands clasped together but Reichwein breaks the hold and Cristi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Reichwein!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantin Reichwein!