PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fiodor Jemelianko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nagendra's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mozart - Lacrimosa. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nagendra
vs
Jemelianko

193 cm
25
223 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

185 cm
31
221 lbs
11 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Fiodor Jemelianko!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemelianko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nagendra circles away.

Nagendra drives through with a takedown into Jemelianko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jemelianko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nagendra defends it easily.
Jemelianko is trying to control the position but Nagendra postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nagendra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jemelianko looking for a guillotine here but Nagendra defends easily.
Jemelianko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nagendra controls the pace.

Jemelianko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nagendra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nagendra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jemelianko has an active guard here but Nagendra has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Nagendra seems content to control.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nagendra tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jemelianko controls his leg.
Jemelianko wants to control but Nagendra is keeping busy.

Jemelianko actively working from the bottom here.
Jemelianko is looking to control Nagendra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jemelianko avoid being mounted?
Jemelianko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jemelianko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra trying to control but Jemelianko is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagendra slips nicely into half guard.
Nagendra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jemelianko defending well though.
Jemelianko is trying to stand up here but Nagendra is controlling him well.

Nagendra is working for a kimura but Jemelianko is defending it quite comfortably.

Nagendra stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jemelianko to get to his feet.

Jemelianko feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jemelianko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nagendra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jemelianko defends it easily.
Jemelianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagendra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jemelianko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nagendra is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nagendra has escaped and now he's on top!

Jemelianko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nagendra has picked Jemelianko up and slammed him! Jemelianko can't keep hold of the triangle and Nagendra manages to pass to side control!
Jemelianko is looking to reverse the position.
Jemelianko regains half guard.
Nagendra passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nagendra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jemelianko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nagendra trying to control but Jemelianko is having none of it.
Jemelianko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nagendra lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jemelianko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nagendra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jemelianko looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nagendra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nagendra tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jemelianko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Montgomery Nagendra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nagendra misses with a straight left.

Jemelianko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jemelianko lands in his opponent's guard.
Montgomery Nagendra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jemelianko throwing strikes but missing.
Jemelianko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jemelianko is fighting to break Nagendra's control of his arms but Nagendra is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Jemelianko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nagendra dives on top into guard.

Jemelianko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nagendra passes into side control.

Nagendra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jemelianko, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra works to advance to full mount. Jemelianko defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nagendra postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jemelianko looks a forlorn figure.
Jemelianko is looking to improve his position but Nagendra isn't that keen on the idea.
Jemelianko is bucking up trying to escape but Nagendra cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nagendra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jemelianko?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jemelianko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Nagendra keeps control of the position easily here as Jemelianko tries to buck him off.
Nagendra is trying to stick to Jemelianko's back but Jemelianko is turning into Nagendra. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nagendra's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jemelianko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra controls Jemelianko momentarily but Jemelianko frees himself.
Jemelianko trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
Jemelianko won't allow Nagendra to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nagendra holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Nagendra is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jemelianko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nagendra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jemelianko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nagendra is keeping the position for now.
Jemelianko throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra working a defensive guard here.
Jemelianko looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nagendra stuffs the takedown attempt from Jemelianko. Jemelianko gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jemelianko.
Nagendra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jemelianko's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Jemelianko looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Jemelianko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nagendra is just riding it out for now. Jemelianko eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nagendra is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura here.

Jemelianko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Montgomery Nagendra will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nagendra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jemelianko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nagendra throws a hook but Jemelianko avoids it easily.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown but Jemelianko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nagendra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nagendra stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nagendra wants it to stay on the feet.
Nagendra walks into a left hand.
Nagendra shoots in looking for a takedown. Jemelianko tries to sprawl out of it but Nagendra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jemelianko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Jemelianko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nagendra sprawls well initially but Jemelianko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Nagendra tries to get to full guard but Jemelianko has control of the leg.
Nagendra tries to kick Jemelianko off but Jemelianko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nagendra wants to improve his position but Jemelianko is controlling well.
Nagendra is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jemelianko is working for a submission of some sort.

Nagendra is defending against the submission attempts here by Jemelianko.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but Nagendra is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jemelianko to get the leverage.
Nagendra is controlling Jemelianko's trapped leg to prevent Jemelianko from advancing to side control.
Jemelianko prevents Nagendra from improving his position.

Jemelianko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jemelianko is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nagendra is trying to maintain the position but Jemelianko is very close to passing his half guard.
Jemelianko stalling away here and it's allowed Nagendra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jemelianko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nagendra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jemelianko's guard.
Nagendra advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jemelianko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nagendra's best efforts.
Nagendra controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nagendra lands a nice short elbow.

Nagendra is looking for a kimura but Jemelianko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nagendra to get the leverage.
Nagendra wants to take a breather but Jemelianko is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Nagendra seems content to control.
Montgomery Nagendra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jemelianko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nagendra pulls his head out easily.
Nagendra content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemelianko tries to roll over but Nagendra keeps him under control.
Nagendra missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jemelianko actively working from the bottom here.
Jemelianko tries to get to full guard but Nagendra has control of the leg.
Jemelianko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nagendra content to control rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Montgomery Nagendra.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nagendra, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Montgomery Nagendra!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Montgomery Nagendra waved his t-shirt featuring DoofenshmirtzDoofenshmirtz All 160 Supplements Inc's logo in front of the cameras.