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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Breznev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Knoxville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Breznev might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mother Russia. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 cm
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278 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm
28
270 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dmitry Breznev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Knoxville! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Breznev checks a low kick from Knoxville. A low kick from Knoxville misses and Breznev counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knoxville! Breznev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Breznev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knoxville sprawls well initially but Breznev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Breznev decides to stand up. This has been an exciting period of action! Breznev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Knoxville is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Breznev decides to stand and escape the position. Knoxville throws a leg kick and Breznev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Knoxville won't be happy with that. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knoxville can do anything to dispel that myth. Breznev decides to stand back up. Knoxville throws out a leg kick but Breznev moves out of range and Knoxville only half commits. A low kick from Knoxville misses enabling Breznev to counter with a crisp jab. Breznev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Knoxville to the mat! Knoxville manages to get full guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Breznev stands up from Knoxville's guard - Breznev perhaps looking for a knockout. Johnny Knoxville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Knoxville looks to throw the jab but Breznev is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Knoxville tries to land a front kick but Breznev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Knoxville looks to throw the jab but Breznev is out of range. Johnny Knoxville is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Knoxville throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Knoxville checks a leg kick nicely. Breznev drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breznev decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knoxville to his feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Knoxville 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 Breznev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Breznev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Knoxville scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Breznev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Knoxville striking off his back but it's not causing Breznev any problems. Breznev stands up and waves to Knoxville to follow him. Nice body kick there by Knoxville. Breznev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Knoxville tries to roll over but Breznev keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Breznev decides to stand up. Knoxville pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Knoxville stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Breznev. Breznev scores with a leg kick.
Knoxville misses with a double jab.
Knoxville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Breznev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Breznev stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Breznev dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slapping leg kick lands for Breznev.
Breznev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knoxville did well to prevent Breznev getting side control. Breznev stands up out of the half guard. Knoxville misses with a kick to the body.
Breznev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Knoxville was covering up waiting for the punch and Breznev finishes the takedown easily into guard. Knoxville working a defensive guard here.
Breznev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knoxville is looking to slow Breznev down with leg kicks. Knoxville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Knoxville throws a sloppy head kick and Breznev moves out of range easily. Breznev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Breznev preventing the sweep. Breznev gets to his feet. Knoxville looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Breznev avoids the body shot from Knoxville.
Knoxville on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Breznev blocks a low kick nicely. The fighters circling - Knoxville throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Breznev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knoxville is trying to defend but Breznev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Knoxville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Breznev is working away from the top position though. Breznev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Breznev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Excellent takedown into side control there by Breznev. Knoxville wants to control but Breznev postures up. Knoxville is trying to get back to his feet. Breznev gets to mount! Knoxville was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Breznev controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Breznev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Breznev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. Breznev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Knoxville. That did some damage! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. That kick from Breznev tenderised Knoxville's leg. Knoxville is trying to keep his angry face on. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Breznev thuds a left hand into Knoxville's body. Knoxville lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Breznev dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Knoxville misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Knoxville misses and Breznev counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Knoxville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Knoxville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Knoxville gets caught flat footed, as Breznev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Knoxville wants to stand but Breznev is controlling the position. Breznev stands up and waves to Knoxville to follow him. Breznev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Knoxville did well to prevent Breznev getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Breznev decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Johnny Knoxville seems to be getting the better of the standup. Knoxville throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Breznev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knoxville can do to turn this around? Breznev looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Breznev preventing the sweep. Knoxville is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Breznev is controlling him. Knoxville has an active guard here but Breznev has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnny Knoxville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Knoxville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Breznev passes into side control, despite Knoxville's attempt to control the position.
Breznev decides to stand back up. Knoxville looks for the body kick but Breznev saw that one coming. Breznev drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Breznev gets to his feet - Knoxville follows without any prompting. Knoxville tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. An inside leg kick from Knoxville misses. Knoxville misses with a head kick.
Breznev gets the takedown into side control. Knoxville tries to bench press Breznev off him but Breznev keeps the position. Knoxville is trying to work for a sweep but Breznev has mounted him! Breznev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Breznev scores with a shot to the body.
Breznev gets a double leg takedown into Knoxville's guard. Breznev stands and steps away. Knoxville gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An inside leg kick lands from Breznev. Knoxville throws a head kick that half lands.
Breznev digs a good hook to Knoxville's body.
Knoxville works Breznev's body with a nice hook. Breznev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Breznev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Breznev stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Breznev scores with a body shot.
Breznev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knoxville quickly recovers to half guard. Breznev escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Dmitry Breznev showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Breznev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Breznev! Dmitry Breznev very nearly forgot to thank Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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