PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Beznisko (ranked 1894 p4p, 1912 weight class) and Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd (ranked 257 p4p, 260 weight class). Beznisko comes to the cage accompanied by JANE AIR — Junk. Nerdspoof The 3rd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loser. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Beznisko
vs
Nerdspoof The 3rd

173 cm
19
174
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
174
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing
Bondi MMA 🏝️

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Beznisko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beznisko slaps away a takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Beznisko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beznisko goes for a double leg but Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nerdspoof The 3rd continues to drive forward.
Beznisko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beznisko tries for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Beznisko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nerdspoof The 3rd has picked Beznisko up - he's going for a ride! Nerdspoof The 3rd dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Beznisko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for a kimura but Beznisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nerdspoof The 3rd to get the leverage.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beznisko sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko is looking for a sweep. Nerdspoof The 3rd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beznisko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd prevents Beznisko from improving his position.

Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beznisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Beznisko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd preventing the sweep.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to pass the guard.

Beznisko looking for a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd defends easily.
Beznisko wants to sweep here but Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling him for the moment.
Beznisko keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko throws a leg kick that is checked

and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beznisko keeping full guard, as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pass.
Beznisko can't keep his opponent in guard - Nerdspoof The 3rd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beznisko tries to get to full guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd has control of the leg.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is keen to just control but Beznisko is a slippery customer.
Beznisko won't allow Nerdspoof The 3rd to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko is trying to get back to full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to pass the guard but Beznisko is defending well.

Beznisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nerdspoof The 3rd pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd content to control rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a straight left.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with an uppercut.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in looking for a takedown but Beznisko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nerdspoof The 3rd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beznisko avoids the body shot from Nerdspoof The 3rd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nerdspoof The 3rd is defended easily by Beznisko.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Beznisko!
Beznisko manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beznisko looking for submissions off his back.
Beznisko is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd works his way to his opponent's back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the positon.
Beznisko can't escape the position.
Beznisko breaks Nerdspoof The 3rd's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko trying to control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is working from the bottom.
Beznisko looking to pass the guard.
Beznisko wants to control from the top but Nerdspoof The 3rd keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for a sweep. Not yet Nerdspoof The 3rd, not yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping full guard, as Beznisko tries to pass.
Beznisko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nerdspoof The 3rd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beznisko wants to pass the guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping the position.
Beznisko preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Beznisko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nerdspoof The 3rd counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Beznisko is keeping him busy.

Nerdspoof The 3rd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beznisko is not content to let Nerdspoof The 3rd control the position.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Beznisko swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Beznisko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nerdspoof The 3rd did well to prevent Beznisko getting side control.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for submissions off his back.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to get back to full guard.
Beznisko is looking to take a break and control but Nerdspoof The 3rd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beznisko is pressing down on Nerdspoof The 3rd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nerdspoof The 3rd is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beznisko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nerdspoof The 3rd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control but Beznisko is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Beznisko wants to work for an arm triangle but Nerdspoof The 3rd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is staying active underneath Beznisko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Nerdspoof The 3rd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Nerdspoof The 3rd with that takedown attempt.
Beznisko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt.
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruslan Beznisko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beznisko shoots in looking for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beznisko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beznisko shoots in for a takedown but Nerdspoof The 3rd shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in for a double leg but Beznisko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Beznisko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nerdspoof The 3rd.
Beznisko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Beznisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nerdspoof The 3rd controlling the action here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Beznisko trying to control from the bottom.
Ruslan Beznisko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beznisko is looking to improve his position.

Beznisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is taking a breather. Beznisko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Beznisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nerdspoof The 3rd avoids the head kick by Beznisko.
Nerdspoof The 3rd feints the counter takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd fails with the takedown.
Nerdspoof The 3rd misses with a takedown attempt

and Beznisko counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Beznisko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nerdspoof The 3rd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd!
Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.