PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rekis (ranked 5272 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Boston (ranked 21839 p4p, 0 weight class). Rekis comes into the arena with AC/DC - Thunderstruck blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rekis
vs
Boston

190 cm
41
210 lbs
24 - 22 - 0

184 cm
24
202 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Rekis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Boston!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boston has Rekis up against the cage in a clinch.
Boston has Rekis pushed against the cage.
Rekis wants to take the fight to the mat but Boston manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boston misses with some punches.
Boston working Rekis over with knees to the body.
Rekis blocks an uppercut.
Rekis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boston avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Rekis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boston wants to clinch up but Rekis keeps it at a distance.
Boston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rekis pinned against the cage. Rekis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Rekis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boston's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rekis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boston doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rekis.
Rekis controlling the action here.
Rekis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boston defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boston trying to hold on to Rekis's head to control him but Rekis postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rekis trying to pass the guard but Boston defending well.
Boston wants to control but Rekis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rekis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rekis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boston's head.

Rekis wants to work for an arm triangle but Boston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boston looks like he's trying to stand up.

Boston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rekis pulls his head out easily.
Rekis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekis wants to pass the guard but Boston is defending well.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Rekis.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Rekis.
Rekis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Boston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rekis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rekis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston is desperately trying to improve his position but Rekis has a good base and remains in mount.
Rekis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Boston hang on?
Rekis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boston is looking to improve his position but Rekis isn't that keen on the idea.
Rekis lands a big elbow - Boston is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Boston is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Rekis!
During a confident post fight interview, John Rekis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.