PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Your Worst Nightmare. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Klebanov
vs
Edwards

168 cm
29
166 lbs
19 - 9 - 1

175 cm
27
158 lbs
16 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 19 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evgeni Klebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glenn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards rushes Klebanov and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klebanov smiles and moves away.
Edwards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klebanov counters with a nice leg kick.
Klebanov throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Klebanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klebanov leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Klebanov fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a really nice looking cross but Klebanov seems unphased.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Edwards moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Klebanov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Klebanov moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Klebanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Klebanov trying to control the action but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Edwards tries to escape but Klebanov is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Edwards is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Klebanov stalls from top position.
Edwards is looking to regain half guard here but Klebanov keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Klebanov controls the position.
Edwards tries to bench press Klebanov off him but Klebanov keeps the position.
Klebanov is staying tight to Edwards's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to bench press Klebanov off him but Klebanov keeps the position.
Edwards is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face as Klebanov controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Glenn Edwards will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klebanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klebanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Edwards is looking to clinch.

Edwards rushes Klebanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards trying to stall but Klebanov improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Klebanov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klebanov lands a left hand.
Edwards tries to break the clinch but Klebanov is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edwards.
Edwards is trying to push Klebanov away but Klebanov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as Klebanov controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klebanov.

Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klebanov counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards moves forwards but Klebanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Klebanov but Klebanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Edwards tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Klebanov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Edwards's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov stays in close to Edwards's body and controls the position.
Klebanov trying to control but Edwards is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Klebanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klebanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Edwards is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Edwards trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Edwards looking for a guillotine here but Klebanov defends easily.

Edwards looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klebanov passes into side control.
Klebanov taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Edwards for as long as he can get away with.
Edwards tries to improve position but can't.
Klebanov controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is not content to let Klebanov control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evgeni Klebanov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klebanov connects with a nice looking jab.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klebanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Edwards. That did some damage!
Edwards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Klebanov checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov cracks a nice hook into Edwards's ribs.
Edwards is trying hard to land a takedown here. Klebanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Klebanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edwards closes the distance looking to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klebanov connects with a looping right hand.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Klebanov.
Klebanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards darts in trying to clinch
and Klebanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Glenn Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klebanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Edwards gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Klebanov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Edwards's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Klebanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Edwards sprawls well initially but Klebanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Klebanov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Klebanov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards wants to hold on but Klebanov pushes him away.
Klebanov content just to control the position here.
Klebanov prevents Edwards from getting the reversal.
Klebanov content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov'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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Klebanov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Klebanov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Edwards is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evgeni Klebanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klebanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evgeni Klebanov!
A very excited looking Evgeni Klebanov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.