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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liger Justin (ranked 1989 p4p, 1990 weight class) and Viktor Reznov (ranked 271 p4p, 272 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Liger Justin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Viktor Reznov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reznov with a poor takedown
and Justin counters with a stiff right hand.
Justin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reznov misses with a combination
and Justin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reznov thinking.
Reznov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Justin sprawling to the canvas. Reznov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Justin hang on?
It looks like Liger Justin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reznov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reznov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Justin wants to improve his position but Reznov is controlling well.
Reznov is looking for a kimura but Justin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Reznov to get the leverage.
Justin is trying to get back to full guard.
Reznov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justin controlling the position well.
Justin manages to get to full guard.
Justin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reznov controls the pace.
Justin is trying to control the position but Reznov postures up.
Reznov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Justin is keeping the position for now.
Justin has a closed guard, preventing Reznov from standing up.
Reznov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Justin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Justin has Reznov pulled in close to control his posture.
Reznov stopping the sweep attempt from Justin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Reznov trying to control the position from guard on top but Justin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Justin holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Reznov shoots in and drives through. Justin sprawls well.
Justin connects with a looping right hand.
Justin's corner calls for a 1-2. Justin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reznov throws a nice looking combination but Justin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Justin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reznov.
Liger Justin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Reznov.
Justin dips to his left and cracks Reznov with an uppercut!
Reznov shoots in for a takedown but Justin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reznov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Justin as he jumps to the side.
Justin attempts a counter takedown but Reznov avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Justin.
Reznov darts in looking for a takedown but Justin gets double underhooks and turns Reznov into the cage.
Justin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reznov in his tracks.
Reznov looking to score a takedown here. Justin is defending well but Reznov drives through and ends up in Justin's guard.
Reznov preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justin keeping moving, preventing Reznov from controlling successfully.
Justin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Justin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reznov manages to get himself to full guard.
Reznov is looking for a triangle but Justin pushes his legs off easily.
Reznov pulls Justin in to control the position.
Reznov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Reznov working for a triangle but Justin defends it easily.
Reznov keeping moving, preventing Justin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reznov wants to sweep here but Justin controlling him for the moment.
Reznov being controlled here, momentarily.
Reznov trying to control the position.
Justin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Reznov working for a triangle but Justin defends it easily.
Reznov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justin defends well.
Justin chips away with some ground and pound.
Justin is working Reznov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Viktor Reznov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liger Justin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Justin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Justin wants it to stay on the feet.
Reznov shoots for a double leg takedown but Justin sprawls well. He's pushed Reznov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reznov slips under a jab.
Justin lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Reznov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reznov tries to bum rush Justin with a series of wild strikes but Justin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin drives through with a takedown into Reznov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Reznov is looking to stand back up but Justin counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Reznov.
Justin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Justin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Reznov is refusing to be controlled, as Justin sits in half guard.
Reznov tries to kick Justin off but Justin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Reznov is trying to control but can't.
Justin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Justin working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reznov wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Justin.
Justin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reznov has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Justin. Oh but Reznov has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Justin goes limp - he's gone! Reznov jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Viktor Reznov!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Viktor Reznov made sure he mentioned same day laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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