PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mads Klink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Klink
vs
Nazarov

183 cm
26
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

187 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mads Klink!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazarov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nazarov lands a head shot.

It looks like Mads Klink has been cut.

Nazarov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Klink on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Klink tries to get out of the position.
Klink tries to escape but Nazarov is in control.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Klink is working from the bottom.
Nazarov working the body and head with strikes.
Klink is trying to get back to his feet.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Nazarov prevents Klink from escaping the position.
Nazarov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nazarov misses with the ground and pound.
Nazarov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nazarov prevents Klink from escaping the position.
Nazarov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Klink is pushing Nazarov's head away, looking to escape. Nazarov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nazarov in side control, throwing shots but Klink defends.
Klink is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nazarov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nazarov working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Klink manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nazarov.
Klink utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klink wants to stand and escape but Nazarov is having none of it.
Nazarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nazarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Klink is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nazarov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klink tries to break the clinch but Nazarov is controlling the position.

Klink breaks the clinch.
Nazarov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Klink's head.
Nazarov lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nazarov throws a hook but Klink blocks it.
Nazarov lands a body shot.
Klink scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nazarov fails to land the takedown.
Mads Klink is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Klink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klink tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Klink.
Nazarov lands a nice shot to the body.
Klink throws a leg kick but Nazarov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nazarov throws a jab but it's blocked by Klink.
Klink on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Klink avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klink throws a head kick that half lands.
Nazarov lands the left hand.
Nazarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nazarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klink is just out of range.
Klink cracks a nice hook into Nazarov's ribs.
Nazarov looks winded!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klink throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nazarov on the side of the head.
Nazarov lands a nice shot that snaps Klink's head back.
Klink scores with a three punch combo!
Nazarov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Klink sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Klink misses with a wild body shot.
Klink bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Nazarov. Those never looked like landing.
Nazarov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Klink.
Klink dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klink misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Klink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klink throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nazarov shoots in looking for a takedown. Klink tries to sprawl out of it but Nazarov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klink manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mads Klink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Nazarov dodges the punch combination from Klink.
Nazarov misses with a straight right.
Nazarov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Nazarov misses the target.
Klink dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Klink!
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Klink goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nazarov takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mads Klink's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nazarov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nazarov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Nazarov looking to score a takedown here. Klink is defending well but Nazarov drives through and ends up in Klink's guard.
Nazarov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Klink wants to stand but Nazarov is controlling the position.
Nazarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Klink has wrist control.
Nazarov wants to pass the guard but Klink is keeping the position.
Nazarov stops Klink from standing up.

Klink wriggles free and stands up.
Klink slips under a jab from Nazarov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klink throws a hook but Nazarov avoids it easily.
Nazarov lands with a nice combination. Klink backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab lands there for Nazarov.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Klink moves out of range.
Nazarov is breathing heavily.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klink is just out of range.
Mads Klink is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klink throws a solid leg kick but Nazarov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klink.
Klink tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klink works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Klink throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Klink misses with the combination.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that Klink avoids nicely.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Klink shows good takedown defense.
Klink tries to bum rush Nazarov with a series of wild strikes but Nazarov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nazarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klink throws a push kick but Nazarov slaps the foot to one side.
Nazarov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klink in his tracks.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a hook to the side of Klink's head but Klink sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nazarov throws a right hand that Klink ducks under and follows up with a left that Klink also avoids with ease.
Nazarov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nazarov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klink slaps away a takedown attempt from Nazarov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Klink lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Klink lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Klink scores with a shot to the body.
Klink's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Klink duly obliges.
Nazarov throws a looping overhand right but Klink ducks down to avoid it.
Klink is looking to wear down Nazarov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nazarov connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick from Klink lands but Nazarov takes it in his stride.
A slow jab from Nazarov misses its intended target.
Klink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nazarov swings for the body but Klink moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Klink moves out of range.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Nazarov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Klink.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nazarov.
Mads Klink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Klink lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klink fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nazarov lands with a cross.
Klink avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Klink does no damage.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Klink.
Klink lands a leg kick that knocks Nazarov off balance momentarily.
Nazarov blocks a head kick by Klink.
Nazarov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nazarov throws out a loose jab but Klink uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Klink does no damage.
Nazarov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klink lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klink is looking to score with low kicks.
Nazarov misses with a double jab.
Nazarov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Klink ducks under a wild hook from Nazarov.
Klink defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nazarov.
Nazarov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov moves out of range of the body kick from Klink.
Nazarov throws a body punch but Klink moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Klink. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Klink.
Klink displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Klink moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mads Klink will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mads Klink's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Nazarov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Klink connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarov scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Klink.
Nazarov connects with a jab.
Nazarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Klink misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Klink.
Klink ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarov moves away.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klink keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klink works Nazarov's body with a nice hook.
Nazarov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nazarov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nazarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Nazarov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Nazarov looks to land a left hand but Klink moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Klink is just out of range.
Nazarov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Klink backs up against the cage.
Klink lands a head kick!
Klink lands a nice looking body shot.
Klink swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klink throws a sloppy head kick and Nazarov moves out of range easily.
Nazarov swings for the body but Klink moves out of range.
Nazarov misses with the combination.
Klink throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Klink.
Klink throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nazarov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nazarov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nazarov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nazarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov shoots in and drives through. Klink sprawls well.
Klink scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Klink avoids the body shot from Nazarov.
Klink fails to land with a series of punches.
Nazarov misses with a takedown attempt - Klink sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mads Klink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Klink misses with a double jab.
Klink moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klink lands with a good body shot.
Nazarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Nazarov misses.
Klink chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Klink dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body kick there by Klink.
Klink throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nazarov.
Klink lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nazarov at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Klink changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klink throws a nice looking combination but Nazarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nazarov digs a good body shot into Klink's ribs.
Klink scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov scores with a sloppy right hand. Klink should have avoided that one.
Klink throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nazarov swings for the body but Klink moves out of range.
Klink looks to land a combination but Nazarov avoids it well.
Klink throws an overhand right that lands on Nazarov's shoulder, as Nazarov tries to avoid the shot.
Nazarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Klink scores with a jab. Nazarov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nazarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Klink takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Klink tests Nazarov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klink delivers a nice body kick.
Nazarov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Klink counters with a nice uppercut.
Klink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nazarov throws a big shot that misses.
Klink changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Klink.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klink walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nazarov swinging wildly here.
Klink moves out of range as Nazarov strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Klink tries a head kick but it misses.
Klink misses with the combination.
Nazarov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mads Klink showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Klink 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!