PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Heriberto Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameo Klichnovzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cameo Klichnovzky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Heriberto Nichols's chin.

Nichols
vs
Klichnovzky

209 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heriberto Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameo Klichnovzky!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Klichnovzky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nichols, pushing him back against the cage.

Nichols ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nichols no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Klichnovzky trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom.
Nichols not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klichnovzky trying to control the position from guard on top but Nichols is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nichols looking to control.

Klichnovzky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Klichnovzky tries to free his leg and advance position but Nichols is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klichnovzky scores with a takedown into Nichols's guard.
Nichols really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Klichnovzky throws a big right hand that misses.
Klichnovzky stands and throws Nichols's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Klichnovzky goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Nichols rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Klichnovzky's guard! Nice work there by Nichols!
Nichols has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klichnovzky controlling the position.

Klichnovzky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichnovzky wants to sweep but no luck.
Klichnovzky has a closed guard, preventing Nichols from standing up.
Klichnovzky is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klichnovzky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichnovzky has his hands on Nichols's head, controlling the position.
Nichols has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Klichnovzky is proving hard to escape from.
Klichnovzky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nichols is looking to stand up but Klichnovzky won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Klichnovzky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nichols!
Klichnovzky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nichols keeps working.
Nichols can't do much from the bottom here.
Klichnovzky tries to advance to mount but Nichols denies him.

Klichnovzky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nichols has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nichols prevents Klichnovzky from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameo Klichnovzky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Klichnovzky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nichols!
Nichols tries to bench press Klichnovzky off him but Klichnovzky keeps the position.
We've been informed that Klichnovzky has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Klichnovzky is looking to take a break and control but Nichols is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Nichols's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nichols tries to improve position but can't.

Klichnovzky swings around for an armbar but Nichols sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Klichnovzky's guard.
Nichols wanted to stand there but Klichnovzky had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichnovzky looking for a sweep. Not yet Klichnovzky, not yet.
Nichols would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Nichols gets to his feet. Klichnovzky looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Klichnovzky moves into range and clinches up with Nichols.

Klichnovzky decides to pull guard.
Nichols won't allow Klichnovzky to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klichnovzky working a defensive guard here.
Klichnovzky has a closed guard, preventing Nichols from standing up.

Nichols avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Klichnovzky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Klichnovzky changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nichols looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Klichnovzky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nichols's legs.
Klichnovzky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nichols is looking to regain half guard here but Klichnovzky keeps moving and retains side control.
Klichnovzky working the ground and pound.
Klichnovzky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Nichols's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichols is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Klichnovzky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Klichnovzky avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nichols.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Klichnovzky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameo Klichnovzky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nichols misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Klichnovzky shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Klichnovzky is thwarting Nichols's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klichnovzky is stalling here. Nichols is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Klichnovzky seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nichols has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Klichnovzky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klichnovzky is looking to reverse the position.
Nichols tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Nichols tries for a kimura but Klichnovzky is defending well.
Klichnovzky gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klichnovzky has his hands clasped together around Nichols's back. He's all about the action.
Nichols wants to get back to his feet.
Klichnovzky tries to kick Nichols off but Nichols keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klichnovzky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nichols being controlled here momentarily.
Klichnovzky trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Klichnovzky is controlling Nichols's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nichols shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klichnovzky pinned against the cage. Klichnovzky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Klichnovzky has taken the fight to the clinch.

Klichnovzky lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Klichnovzky seems to be looking for submissions.
Nichols slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Cameo Klichnovzky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Klichnovzky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameo Klichnovzky!