PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Pranab Modi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksudov Konstantinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Modi
vs
Konstantinovich

170 cm
24
155 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

168 cm
24
160 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pranab Modi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksudov Konstantinovich!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konstantinovich moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Konstantinovich falls off balance throwing a combination
and Modi counters with an outside leg kick.
Konstantinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Konstantinovich misses with a few strikes there.
Modi ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinovich.
Modi moves out of range of the leg kick from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Modi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Konstantinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Konstantinovich misses.
Maksudov Konstantinovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinovich. Modi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinovich slips a straight right by Modi.
Konstantinovich motions for Modi to come forward. Konstantinovich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Konstantinovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Konstantinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Modi moves out of range of the strikes.
Modi walks into a stiff left hand from Konstantinovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Modi blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi takes a swing at Konstantinovich's ribcage but misses.
Modi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich misses with the combination.
Modi defending well as Konstantinovich loads up on a big left hand.
Modi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Modi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich misses the shot to the body.
Modi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Konstantinovich lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Modi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Modi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Modi blocks a head kick by Konstantinovich.
A big left from Konstantinovich misses.
Modi throws a right and a left that Konstantinovich avoids nicely.
Modi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Modi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Konstantinovich misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinovich throws a lazy right hand but Modi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Konstantinovich thuds a left hand into Modi's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Modi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konstantinovich misses with a looping left.
Konstantinovich loads up on a big right hand but Modi slips the punch.
Konstantinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Konstantinovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Modi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Konstantinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Konstantinovich tries to get set, Modi tries to push him back and clinch up but Konstantinovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Konstantinovich ducks under a wild hook from Modi.
Despite the aggression on Konstantinovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Konstantinovich avoids the body shot from Modi.
Konstantinovich tried to score with a low kick but Modi checks it.
Modi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Konstantinovich on the side of the head.
Konstantinovich slips a jab from Modi.
Modi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konstantinovich.
Modi tries to bum rush Konstantinovich with a series of wild strikes but Konstantinovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Konstantinovich misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Modi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Modi ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinovich.
Modi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Konstantinovich ducks under a wild hook from Modi.
Konstantinovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Konstantinovich connects with a leg kick. Modi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Modi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Konstantinovich at a distance.
Modi throws an overhand right that lands on Konstantinovich's shoulder, as Konstantinovich tries to avoid the shot.
Konstantinovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Konstantinovich cracks Modi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Konstantinovich misses.
Konstantinovich throws a big shot that misses.
Konstantinovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Modi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Konstantinovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Modi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Modi tries a low kick but Konstantinovich avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Konstantinovich lands a jab to the nose.
Konstantinovich throws a right and a left that Modi avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinovich.
Maksudov Konstantinovich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konstantinovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Konstantinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Konstantinovich throws a shot from downtown. Modi moves away and avoids it.
Konstantinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maksudov Konstantinovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Modi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Konstantinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Modi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Modi misses with a wild body shot.
Konstantinovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Konstantinovich throws a leg kick but Modi moved away.
Modi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Konstantinovich manages to circle out of the way.
Konstantinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Konstantinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Konstantinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modi manages to avoid it.
Modi thuds a left hand into Konstantinovich's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konstantinovich throws a right hand that Modi ducks under and follows up with a left that Modi also avoids with ease.
Konstantinovich digs a good hook to Modi's body.
The fighters circling - Modi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Modi connects with a solid leg kick.
Konstantinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modi moves away.
Konstantinovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Modi.
Konstantinovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Konstantinovich jabs at Modi's body.
Konstantinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Modi manages to avoid it.
Konstantinovich swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Modi blocks the low kick.
As Konstantinovich tries to get set, Modi tries to push him back and clinch up but Konstantinovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Konstantinovich moves away from the strike by Modi.
Modi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konstantinovich just misses with a punch to the body.
As Konstantinovich tries to get set, Modi tries to push him back and clinch up but Konstantinovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Konstantinovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Modi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Konstantinovich - the referee stops the clock and Modi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Konstantinovich. Modi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksudov Konstantinovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A looping hook to the body misses from Modi. Konstantinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Konstantinovich misses its intended target.
Konstantinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Modi.
Konstantinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Modi circles away quickly and effectively.
Modi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Modi to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich moves forwards but Modi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Modi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Konstantinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Modi staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Modi misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konstantinovich missing with a left hand there. Modi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Konstantinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Modi.
Nice defenses there by Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Modi avoids the head kick by Konstantinovich.
It looked like Modi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Modi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Modi ducks under a wild hook from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Konstantinovich catches Modi right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Modi.
Konstantinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Modi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Konstantinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Modi moves away.
Konstantinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Modi blocks the low kick.
Konstantinovich throws a jab when Modi was well out of range.
Modi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Konstantinovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Konstantinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Modi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Konstantinovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Modi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Konstantinovich walks forward, straight into a front kick from Modi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Modi.
Modi takes a swing at Konstantinovich's ribcage but misses.
Modi moves out of range as Konstantinovich strikes.
Konstantinovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Konstantinovich defending well as Modi loads up on a big left hand.
Modi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Konstantinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Modi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Konstantinovich throws out the jab.
Modi lands a glancing blow to the side of Konstantinovich's head.
Modi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Modi counters by moving into the clinch.
Konstantinovich is trying to force a seperation but Modi has the dominant position.
Konstantinovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Maksudov Konstantinovich just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Konstantinovich tries to score with a low kick but Modi moves his leg out of the way.
Konstantinovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Modi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Modi.
Modi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich connects with a jab.
Modi needs to keep his hands up - Konstantinovich had a free shot at his head there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Modi.
Modi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Konstantinovich tries to work over Modi's front leg with a kick but Modi checks it.
A jab from Konstantinovich misses.
Modi scores with a leg kick.
Konstantinovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Modi moves out of range of the leg kick from Konstantinovich.
Konstantinovich misses with a double jab.
Modi misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Modi.

Modi has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Modi.
Modi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Konstantinovich backwards.
Modi struggles to land a body shot inside as Konstantinovich controls his hands.
Modi lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Modi.
Konstantinovich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Modi blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Konstantinovich fails to land.
Konstantinovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Modi won't allow it.
Modi tries to throw a body punch but Konstantinovich avoids it by throwing Modi back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Modi.
Modi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Modi pushes Konstantinovich back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Konstantinovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Modi has him pressed against the ropes.
Konstantinovich is trying to push Modi away but Modi has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Modi lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Maksudov Konstantinovich has been cut.
Konstantinovich is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Konstantinovich blocking some punches.
Modi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Modi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konstantinovich blocks a body shot from Modi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Modi lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Modi.
Nice body punch from Modi - that landed with a thud.
Modi lands a right hand.
Modi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Modi - that landed with a thud.
Modi lands a left hand.
Modi tries a body shot but Konstantinovich blocks it.
Modi works on Konstantinovich's body with a couple of short punches.
Modi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Konstantinovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
Modi pushes Konstantinovich back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Modi.

Konstantinovich is rocked!
Modi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konstantinovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Modi finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Modi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Modi.
Modi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Modi lands with a right to the head.
Modi breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Konstantinovich with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Konstantinovich looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Konstantinovich get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Pranab Modi!
Pranab Modi thanked the fans post fight for their support.