PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reno Rawlings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rawlings has chosen Burned as his entrance music. 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.

Nevsky
vs
Rawlings

179 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
165 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reno Rawlings!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nevsky forces Rawlings back against the cage and clinches.
Nevsky scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nevsky misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Rawlings avoiding damage as Nevsky throws knees to the body.
Nevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Rawlings has Nevsky pushed against the cage.
Rawlings can't get the takedown.
Rawlings stalling the fight.
Nevsky doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rawlings manages to break the clinch.
Nevsky cracks a nice hook into Rawlings's ribs.
A big right from Rawlings misses.
Nevsky moves out of range as Rawlings strikes.
It looked like Nevsky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings takes a swing at Nevsky's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Nevsky wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheers as Nevsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rawlings doesn't seem phased though.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawlings misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevsky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawlings blocks a head kick by Nevsky.
Nevsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've been told by Nevsky's head coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rawlings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nevsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevsky appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rawlings tries for a takedown but Nevsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nevsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reno Rawlings.
Nevsky slips under a jab.
Nevsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rawlings.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nevsky defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nevsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rawlings counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawlings throws the left hand but Nevsky avoids the punch easily.
Nevsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevsky sets himself, and Rawlings steps forward looking for the clinch! Nevsky avoids it this time.
Rawlings misses with an uppercut.
Rawlings takes one to the side of the head.
Rawlings swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky throws a hook to the side of Rawlings's head but Rawlings sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rawlings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rawlings shoots in looking for a takedown but Nevsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlings's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawlings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nevsky tries to avoid it but Rawlings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nevsky to the ground. Nevsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nevsky throws a series of punches but Rawlings avoids them all with ease.
Rawlings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A lazy left from Nevsky finds it's target.
A head kick by Nevsky misses
and Rawlings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlings shoots in and drives through. Nevsky sprawls well.
Nevsky wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nevsky.

Nevsky has closed the distance and engaged Rawlings in a clinch.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky lands a right hand.

Nevsky manages to break the clinch.
Alexander Nevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevsky rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Rawlings counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nevsky avoiding damage.
Nevsky digs a right hand into Rawlings's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rawlings's gas tank.
Rawlings is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nevsky is keeping busy.
A right handed body shot lands from Nevsky.
Rawlings is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A combination from Nevsky does no damage.
Rawlings feints the counter takedown.

Nevsky clinches up with Rawlings and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevsky.
Nevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlings can do to turn this around?
Nevsky connects with a knee to the head.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
Alexander Nevsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nevsky is working Rawlings over against the cage.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky cracks Rawlings with a nice body shot.
Nevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlings displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nevsky up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rawlings blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Nevsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.
Nevsky slowing the pace effectively.
Nevsky misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevsky holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Nevsky.
Nevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawlings backwards.

Rawlings is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rawlings dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rawlings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nevsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlings looks to clinch

and Nevsky counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawlings! Nevsky lets Rawlings back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Rawlings is still on wobbly legs! Can Nevsky finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawlings throws a body punch but Nevsky moves out of range.
Nevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevsky lands with a right and another and another! Rawlings is in big trouble! Nevsky lands again and this time it's lights out for Rawlings! A quality knockout there for Nevsky.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
Reno Rawlings was interviewed post fight and said '(Dracul laughs... he then disapears.)'.