PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergay Goncharov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Schlimen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schlimen has chosen Schlime On as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Goncharov
vs
Schlimen

174 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ultra Fight Gear
GREEN!160

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergay Goncharov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Schlimen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goncharov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goncharov misses with a takedown attempt - Schlimen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schlimen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Goncharov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergay Goncharov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncharov misses with a takedown attempt - Schlimen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schlimen lands with a nice body punch.
Goncharov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Goncharov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schlimen defends it nicely.
Goncharov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hopkins Athletics Fight Club (Training Facility) in the buildup to the fight.
Goncharov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Schlimen's waist but Schlimen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Goncharov off to one side.
Goncharov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlimen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlimen scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Sergay Goncharov has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncharov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlimen avoids it really well and circles away.
Schlimen wants to land a leg kick but Goncharov is out of range.
Goncharov shoots in but no luck this time.

Goncharov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Goncharov showed some decent athleticism there.
Schlimen wants to control but Goncharov is keeping busy.
Schlimen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goncharov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Schlimen tries to get to full guard but Goncharov has control of the leg.
Schlimen trying to control but Goncharov postures up.
Schlimen is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncharov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schlimen tries to roll over but Goncharov keeps him under control.
Goncharov thows a huge punch but Schlimen dodges it nicely.
Goncharov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goncharov prevents Schlimen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goncharov lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncharov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Schlimen reverses the position - he's now on top in Goncharov's guard.
Schlimen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goncharov wants to sweep here but Schlimen controlling him for the moment.
Schlimen looking to pass the guard.
Schlimen stopping the sweep attempt from Goncharov.
Goncharov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncharov is nestled in close to Schlimen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schlimen trying to control here.
Goncharov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goncharov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goncharov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schlimen!
Schlimen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schlimen in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goncharov prevents Schlimen from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bruce Schlimen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergay Goncharov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Schlimen leaves Goncharov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schlimen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Goncharov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schlimen swivels and escapes.
Goncharov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergay Goncharov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncharov goes for a double leg but Schlimen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schlimen continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Schlimen - that landed with a thud.
Goncharov wants to take the fight to the mat but Schlimen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Schlimen stops a takedown attempt from Goncharov.
A short right from Schlimen.
Schlimen lands a right hand.
Schlimen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Schlimen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncharov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goncharov misses with a takedown
and Schlimen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goncharov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schlimen avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goncharov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schlimen defends it nicely.
Goncharov blocks a low kick nicely.
Goncharov darts in looking for a takedown but Schlimen gets double underhooks and turns Goncharov into the cage.
Schlimen lands an uppercut.
Schlimen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Schlimen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncharov backwards.

Goncharov is rocked!
Schlimen avoiding damage.
Schlimen prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Schlimen breaks the clinch.
Goncharov goes for a double leg but Schlimen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schlimen continues to drive forward.
Schlimen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Goncharov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Come on Schlimen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schlimen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goncharov wants a takedown.
A short left from Schlimen.
Schlimen taking a breather.
Schlimen throws a big uppercut that drops Goncharov! More strikes from Schlimen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Goncharov lies dazed against the cage as Schlimen celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Schlimen!
A victorious Bruce Schlimen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.