PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wells Dengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Savelyevich Onopko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dengel comes to the cage accompanied by "Backlash" by Front Line Assembly. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dengel
vs
Savelyevich Onopko

188 cm
22
137 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000
Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wells Dengel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viktor Savelyevich Onopko!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Onopko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dengel.
Onopko defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dengel.

Dengel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Onopko did well to prevent Dengel getting side control.
Dengel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dengel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Onopko for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onopko tries to get to full guard but Dengel has control of the leg.

Dengel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Onopko is just riding it out for now. Dengel eventually gives up the hold.
Dengel trying to control the pace.
Dengel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

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

Dengel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Onopko is just riding it out for now. Dengel eventually gives up the hold.
Dengel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dengel content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dengel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Onopko can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dengel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dengel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Onopko!
Dengel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

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.
Dengel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Wells Dengel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Onopko tries to bum rush Dengel with a series of wild strikes but Dengel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Onopko misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wells Dengel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Onopko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dengel.

Dengel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Dengel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dengel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dengel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Dengel is looking for a kimura but Onopko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dengel to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dengel thows a huge punch but Onopko dodges it nicely.
Dengel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dengel is looking to advance position but Onopko won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Onopko is looking to control Dengel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Onopko avoid being mounted?
Dengel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dengel wants to free his trapped foot but Onopko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dengel trying to control the action but Onopko is working from the bottom.
Dengel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Wells Dengel just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Onopko throws a series of punches but Dengel avoids them all with ease.
Onopko loads up on a big right hand but Dengel slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dengel scores with a jab to the head.

Dengel scores a takedown into full mount!
Dengel controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wells Dengel dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Onopko takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dengel fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Onopko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onopko connects with a body shot.
Viktor Savelyevich Onopko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dengel is defended easily by Onopko.
Onopko checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onopko checks a leg kick.
Dengel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wells Dengel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wells Dengel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onopko throws a nice looking combination but Dengel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Onopko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Onopko throws a jab but it's blocked by Dengel.
Wells Dengel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Onopko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dengel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wells Dengel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dengel, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wells Dengel!