PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between vrach ginekolog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Melikhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

ginekolog
vs
Melikhov

210 cm
22
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

176 cm
24
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, vrach ginekolog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Melikhov!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Valeri Chadov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melikhov misses with an uppercut. ginekolog saw that one coming.
ginekolog cracks Melikhov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ginekolog lands a head kick. Melikhov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch combination from Melikhov misses.
ginekolog dodges the punch combination from Melikhov.
Melikhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Melikhov.
Melikhov lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like vrach ginekolog has been cut.
Melikhov stuffs the takedown attempt from ginekolog. ginekolog gets slowly back to his feet.
Melikhov misses with a low kick.
ginekolog throws a nice looking combination but Melikhov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ginekolog scores with a nice strike.
Melikhov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Melikhov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ginekolog.

ginekolog closes the distance and clinches.
ginekolog keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Melikhov's efforts to push away.
ginekolog misses with a hook from the clinch.
ginekolog taking a breather.
ginekolog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Melikhov tries to circle away but ginekolog has him pinned against the cage.
Melikhov wants to break free but ginekolog has control.
Melikhov blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ginekolog lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melikhov keeps control of ginekolog as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Melikhov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Melikhov manages to break the clinch.
vrach ginekolog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ginekolog displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Melikhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ginekolog avoids it really well and circles away.
ginekolog misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ginekolog throws a right hand that Melikhov ducks under and follows up with a left that Melikhov also avoids with ease.
Melikhov throws a head kick that misses.
Melikhov looks gassed!
ginekolog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melikhov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
ginekolog moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
ginekolog lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
ginekolog lands a lovely overhand right.
Melikhov looks to throw the jab but ginekolog is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from ginekolog.
Melikhov looks to land a body kick but ginekolog moved away.
ginekolog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from ginekolog misses.
Melikhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

ginekolog gets in close and instigates a clinch.
ginekolog 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.
Melikhov can't break the clinch.
ginekolog throws a punch but it's blocked by Melikhov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ginekolog.

ginekolog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melikhov scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

ginekolog instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from ginekolog fails to land.
ginekolog has a couple of punches blocked by Melikhov.
ginekolog throws a punch but it's blocked by Melikhov.
Melikhov working hard to break the clinch.
ginekolog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. ginekolog obliges.
ginekolog has a couple of punches blocked by Melikhov.
ginekolog throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
ginekolog misses with a punch on the inside.
ginekolog throws a head punch that misses.
Melikhov prevents ginekolog from breaking the clinch.
ginekolog's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Melikhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ginekolog misses with a double jab
and Melikhov counters with a left and a right that stings ginekolog.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melikhov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Melikhov slips a jab and a cross from ginekolog.
ginekolog misses with a double jab.
Melikhov lands a nice shot to the body.
Melikhov motions for ginekolog to come forward. Melikhov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
ginekolog tries to bum rush Melikhov with a series of wild strikes but Melikhov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Melikhov lands with a right hand.

vrach ginekolog's cut is getting worse.
ginekolog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Melikhov.
Melikhov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melikhov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but ginekolog circles away quickly and effectively.
ginekolog throws a combination that misses
and Melikhov counters with a stiff right hand.
Melikhov dodges the punch combination from ginekolog.
Melikhov throws a combination that misses
and ginekolog counters with a straight right hand.
Melikhov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Melikhov misses with a body kick.
ginekolog misses with a two punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melikhov dodges the punch combination from ginekolog.
Sergey Melikhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ginekolog goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Melikhov throws a series of punches but ginekolog avoids them all with ease.
ginekolog's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and ginekolog duly obliges.
ginekolog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melikhov loads up on a big right hand but ginekolog slips the punch.
ginekolog scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
ginekolog works over Melikhov's head and body with a nice combination.
Melikhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and ginekolog counters with a two punch combo.
ginekolog swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melikhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ginekolog is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
ginekolog scores with a three punch combo!

ginekolog closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ginekolog misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melikhov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed ginekolog clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
ginekolog is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Melikhov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on vrach ginekolog's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Melikhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting ginekolog counter with a right hand.
ginekolog misses with a double jab
and Melikhov counters with a two punch combo.

ginekolog moves into the clinch successfully.
ginekolog has a couple of punches blocked by Melikhov.
ginekolog misses with a hook from the clinch.
ginekolog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Melikhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Melikhov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
ginekolog lands an elbow that stopped Melikhov in his tracks for a moment.
ginekolog misses with a short punch on the inside.
ginekolog looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Melikhov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
ginekolog misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Melikhov misses.
A combination from ginekolog does no damage.
Melikhov misses the jab.
ginekolog throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Melikhov to counter with a crisp jab.
Melikhov misses with a head kick.
Sergey Melikhov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ginekolog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No joy there for ginekolog, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ginekolog misses with a double jab.
ginekolog lands a high kick!
ginekolog buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ginekolog is working the combinations to good effect here.
Melikhov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melikhov misses with the combination.
ginekolog shoots in for a takedown but Melikhov shows good takedown defense.
ginekolog slips a jab and a cross from Melikhov.
ginekolog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melikhov counters with a stiff right hand.
ginekolog lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
ginekolog lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Melikhov misses with a double jab.
Nice body kick there by ginekolog.
A jab lands there for ginekolog.
Melikhov throws a body punch but ginekolog moves out of range.
A left and a right from ginekolog both land. Nice combination.
Melikhov looks to land a right hand but ginekolog moved out of range.
Melikhov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog scores with a three punch combo!
Melikhov slips a jab and a cross from ginekolog.
Melikhov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ginekolog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melikhov. ginekolog does a little dance to reset his feet.

ginekolog clinches.
ginekolog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ginekolog throws a punch but it's blocked by Melikhov.
Melikhov can't break the clinch.
Melikhov blocking some punches.
Melikhov tries to circle away but ginekolog has him pinned against the cage.
ginekolog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Melikhov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ginekolog misses with a combination

and Melikhov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in ginekolog's guard.

ginekolog is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
ginekolog is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melikhov is working ginekolog over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
ginekolog will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

ginekolog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Melikhov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

ginekolog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Melikhov escapes and throws ginekolog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Melikhov is chipping away with strikes.
Melikhov moves into full mount!
ginekolog is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ginekolog tries to hold on but Melikhov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melikhov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Melikhov with the ground and pound from mount.

vrach ginekolog's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Melikhov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
ginekolog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melikhov is landing with some decent strikes but ginekolog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Melikhov.
Melikhov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish ginekolog?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Melikhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on vrach ginekolog's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

ginekolog throws a right and a left that Melikhov avoids nicely.
ginekolog throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melikhov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
vrach ginekolog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melikhov misses with the combination.
ginekolog tries to clinch up but Melikhov circles away and keeps his distance.
ginekolog moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

ginekolog pushes Melikhov up against the cage in a clinch.
Melikhov tries to break the clinch but ginekolog is controlling the position.
ginekolog scores with a shot to the side of Melikhov's head.
ginekolog scores with a hook to the body.
Melikhov has had enough of the clinch but ginekolog keeps him there for the moment.

Melikhov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Melikhov misses with a few strikes there.
ginekolog swinging wildly here.

ginekolog closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ginekolog swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ginekolog misses with a punch on the inside.
Melikhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ginekolog has Melikhov pressed against the cage, preventing Melikhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
ginekolog doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ginekolog has Melikhov pressed against the cage, preventing Melikhov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

ginekolog jumps guard and drags Melikhov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

ginekolog is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Melikhov is aware though and is defending well.
Melikhov connects with a couple of short punches.

Melikhov got a little sloppy there for a moment and ginekolog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Melikhov has managed to get both his arms back between ginekolog's legs - danger averted.
Melikhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ginekolog. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Melikhov stands up over ginekolog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
ginekolog thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
ginekolog doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

ginekolog throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Melikhov escapes and throws ginekolog's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Check out the look on Melikhov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ginekolog tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Melikhov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Melikhov is landing with some decent strikes but ginekolog is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Melikhov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
ginekolog really wants to buck Melikhov off and get back to his feet.
Melikhov raining down shots from the mount!
ginekolog tries to reverse the position but Melikhov maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melikhov avoids the attempt from ginekolog to control.
Melikhov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. ginekolog can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Melikhov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can ginekolog hang on?
Melikhov scoring with strikes but ginekolog is staying in there.
ginekolog can't escape the position.
Melikhov avoids the attempt from ginekolog to control.
ginekolog is wriggling around trying to escape.
Melikhov controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
ginekolog is looking to get to half guard.
ginekolog is working hard here to advance position.
ginekolog swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Melikhov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ginekolog is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Melikhov scoring with strikes but ginekolog is staying in there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Melikhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Melikhov 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Melikhov!