PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Breznikov (ranked 3845 p4p, 2487 weight class) and Arlo Cash (ranked 313 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Breznikov is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Breznikov
vs
Cash

170 cm
25
153
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
150
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonid Breznikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arlo Cash!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cash has managed to clinch.

Cash pulls guard successfully.

Cash has his foot on Breznikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznikov works his way back into a safe position though.

Cash is working an open guard so Breznikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Breznikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cash tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cash takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Breznikov!

Cash has taken the fight to the clinch.

Cash jumps into guard, dragging Breznikov to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cash looking for a guillotine here but Breznikov defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cash looking for a guillotine here but Breznikov defends easily.

Cash looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breznikov gets to his feet - Cash follows without any prompting.
Breznikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Breznikov tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Breznikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Breznikov is trying to stall.

Cash successfully pulls guard.

Cash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breznikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cash trying to keep a closed guard but Breznikov is proving a slippery customer.
Breznikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznikov wants to stand but Cash is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznikov defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznikov wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Cash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Breznikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Breznikov wants to stand and escape but instead Cash has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Breznikov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cash showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Breznikov keeping full guard, as Cash tries to pass.

Breznikov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cash is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Breznikov.
Cash controls the position from side control.
Breznikov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cash has managed to clinch.
Cash is trying to pull guard but Breznikov has him pressed against the cage.
Cash keeps control of Breznikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cash tries to pull guard but Breznikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Breznikov wants to break free but Cash has control.

Cash drags the fight down to the ground.

Cash working for a triangle but Breznikov defends it easily.
Breznikov tries to stand but Cash is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Breznikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cash working for a triangle but Breznikov defends it easily.
Breznikov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Cash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Breznikov defends it easily.

Cash looking for subs off his back but Breznikov has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breznikov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Breznikov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Cash forces Breznikov back against the cage and clinches.
Cash tries to pull guard but Breznikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Leonid Breznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo Cash.
Breznikov is trying to force a seperation but Cash has the dominant position.
Cash jumps guard but Breznikov stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Cash jumps into guard, dragging Breznikov to the mat.

Breznikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breznikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.

Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Breznikov wants to stand and escape but instead Cash has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Breznikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Breznikov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cash has picked Breznikov up and slammed him! Breznikov can't keep hold of the triangle and Cash manages to pass to side control!
Breznikov is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Cash stalls from top position.
Breznikov is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cash controls the position.
Breznikov wants to get back to his feet.
Cash staying calm.
Cash gets to mount! Breznikov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breznikov can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arlo Cash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Breznikov digs a good body shot into Cash's ribs.
Breznikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Breznikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cash has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Breznikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Cash's head.

Cash gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Cash decides to pull guard.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breznikov wants to stand but Cash is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Breznikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Breznikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznikov is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Breznikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cash has his foot on Breznikov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Breznikov works his way back into a safe position though.

Breznikov stands up from Cash's guard - Breznikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Breznikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Cash clinches up with Breznikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Cash jumps guard but Breznikov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cash tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Breznikov is trying to break free.
Breznikov tries to circle away but Cash has him pinned against the cage.
Breznikov taking a breather.
Cash jumps guard but Breznikov stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonid Breznikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arlo Cash.
Breznikov misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Breznikov avoiding damage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Breznikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash tries to pull guard but Breznikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Cash drops back down to his feet.
Cash tries to pull guard but Breznikov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cash jumps guard but Breznikov stands there with Cash around his waist. Cash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Cash pulls Breznikov into guard.

Cash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Breznikov is aware though and is defending well.
Breznikov wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Breznikov wants to get up but he can't break Cash's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Breznikov wants to stand but Cash has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Leonid Breznikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Breznikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Breznikov wanted to stand there but Cash had control of the position.

Cash looking for a guillotine here but Breznikov defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Breznikov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cash dives on top into guard.

Cash preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Breznikov looking for subs off his back but Cash has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Breznikov tries to roll over but Cash keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arlo Cash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cash winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arlo Cash!