PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Danneskjöld
vs
Reznick

185 cm
23
200 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
215 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznick throws the left hand but Danneskjöld avoids the punch easily.
Danneskjöld scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Danneskjöld fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Reznick on the side of the head.
Danneskjöld dives in for a single leg takedown but Reznick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danneskjöld darts in looking for a takedown but Reznick gets double underhooks and turns Danneskjöld into the cage.
An inside leg kick lands from Reznick.
Reznick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reznick thumps Danneskjöld with a low kick.
Reznick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Danneskjöld.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reznick with a hook.
Danneskjöld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danneskjöld looks for a takedown but Reznick sprawls well.
That kick from Reznick tenderised Danneskjöld's leg. Danneskjöld is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reznick.
Danneskjöld missing with a left hand there. Reznick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reznick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reznick lands with an uppercut that bounces Danneskjöld off the cage and back into range.
Reznick keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Danneskjöld misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Reznick counters with a nice right hand that sends Danneskjöld toppling to the canvas! Danneskjöld scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Reznick finish him?!

Danneskjöld is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reznick throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Danneskjöld is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Danneskjöld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Danneskjöld seems to have got his legs back now.

Danneskjöld dives in and scores a takedown into Reznick's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Danneskjöld accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reznick is pulling down on Danneskjöld's head. It's preventing any offense from Danneskjöld, at least for the moment.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Danneskjöld is in close to Reznick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Danneskjöld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reznick pulls Danneskjöld in close to his closed guard and prevents Danneskjöld from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Danneskjöld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Danneskjöld working some strikes from top position.
Danneskjöld postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Reznick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld scoring with punches to the head and body.
Reznick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld connects with a couple of short punches.
Danneskjöld is looking to work some ground and pound but Reznick has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznick keeping moving, preventing Danneskjöld from controlling successfully.
Reznick is adopting a defensive guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danneskjöld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reznick connects with the punch.
Trevor Reznick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Danneskjöld shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Reznick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Danneskjöld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Danneskjöld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Danneskjöld thows a huge punch but Reznick dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Reznick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reznick gets caught flat footed, as Danneskjöld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Danneskjöld stands up over Reznick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Danneskjöld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danneskjöld advances position into side control!
Danneskjöld working away.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danneskjöld misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Danneskjöld is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Reznick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danneskjöld in side control, throwing shots but Reznick defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Danneskjöld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Reznick, who protects the arm well.
Reznick prevents Danneskjöld from moving into mount.
Reznick is looking for a sweep.

Danneskjöld looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Danneskjöld scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two 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.
You can see the frustration on Reznick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reznick taking a bit of punishment here - Danneskjöld scoring with strikes.
Ragnar Danneskjöld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Danneskjöld throws an elbow but Reznick slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reznick parries the strikes from Danneskjöld easily there. Danneskjöld is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reznick to escape.

Danneskjöld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reznick has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danneskjöld but great work by Reznick.
Danneskjöld being controlled for a moment.
Danneskjöld manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reznick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Reznick wants to control but Danneskjöld is keeping busy.
Reznick wants to get back to full guard.
Danneskjöld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danneskjöld not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Danneskjöld throwing shots but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Reznick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Danneskjöld landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld misses with a head shot.
Danneskjöld looking to ground and pound but Reznick is blocking nicely.
Reznick is wriggling around trying to escape.
Danneskjöld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Danneskjöld lands a big shot there that rocks Reznick but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Reznick is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld working Reznick over with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danneskjöld throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Reznick is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Danneskjöld throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Danneskjöld swings for the body but Reznick moves out of range.
Danneskjöld goes for a double leg but Reznick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Reznick continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Danneskjöld.
Danneskjöld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reznick swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Danneskjöld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danneskjöld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reznick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reznick - that will leave a mark!
Reznick stuffs the takedown attempt from Danneskjöld. Danneskjöld gets slowly back to his feet.
Reznick throws a fast counter high kick but Danneskjöld manages to duck under it in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reznick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danneskjöld shoots in but no luck this time.
Reznick throws out a counter right but Danneskjöld avoids it with no problem.
Danneskjöld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Reznick avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Danneskjöld fails with a takedown attempt.
Reznick lands a nice looking body kick.
Danneskjöld looks to score with a jab to the body but Reznick is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danneskjöld. Reznick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reznick flicks out a counter leg kick but Danneskjöld steps away.
Reznick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Danneskjöld avoids a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reznick lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Trevor Reznick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reznick throws a sloppy head kick and Danneskjöld moves out of range easily.
Danneskjöld walks forward, straight into a front kick from Reznick.
Danneskjöld seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Danneskjöld tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reznick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danneskjöld somewhat.
Reznick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Danneskjöld just misses with a punch to the body.
Danneskjöld looks up at the clock. Bad move! Reznick lands a right hand from hell, dropping Danneskjöld. Reznick pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Reznick!
Trevor Reznick is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ragnar Danneskjöld spoke after the fight, saying 'Who is John Galt?'.