PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Nemkov
vs
Klimov

173 cm
22
200 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

181 cm
19
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nemkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klimov to score with a decent uppercut.

Klimov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov lands a nice uppercut.

Nemkov tightens his grip and picks Klimov up, before dumping him to the ground. Klimov manages to land in guard.
Nemkov won't allow Klimov to sweep him here.
Klimov is trying to keep Nemkov in close.
We've been hearing that Nemkov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nemkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Klimov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nemkov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vova Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Klimov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klimov misses with a body punch.
Nemkov working aggressively here.

Nemkov pulls guard effortlessly.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Klimov stands up from Nemkov's guard - Klimov perhaps looking for a knockout.

Klimov forces Nemkov back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov cracks Nemkov with a nice body shot.
Nemkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nemkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nemkov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov pushes Nemkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nemkov blocking some punches.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.

Nemkov is trying to trip Klimov. He has hold of a leg but Klimov is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Nemkov persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Klimov is looking to stand back up but Nemkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klimov.

Nemkov is thwarting Klimov's attempts to control the position.
Nemkov is looking to advance position but Klimov won't allow it.
Nemkov prevents Klimov from standing back up.
Klimov wants to stand back up but Nemkov manages to pass into side control.
Nemkov controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is looking for a sweep.
Nemkov slows the pace down.
Klimov struggling a bit here.
Klimov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Klimov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but Nemkov is dominant here and he's now got Klimov's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nemkov moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Nemkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Klimov manages to circle out of the way.
Klimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Nemkov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.

Klimov rushes Nemkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nemkov takes a shot to the head.
Klimov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Klimov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nemkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Klimov can turn it around.
Klimov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov leaning against his opponent.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Nemkov.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Nemkov taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nemkov.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nemkov tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Nemkov back against the cage.
A short right from Nemkov on the inside.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Nemkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Nemkov.
Nemkov controlling the action here for a moment.
Vova Klimov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nemkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klimov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Klimov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nemkov misses with some punches.
Nemkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klimov working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Nemkov just leaning against Klimov, taking a breather.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Nemkov.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Nemkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nemkov is trying to pull guard but Klimov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nemkov is trying to drag Klimov to the mat but Klimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nemkov.
Nemkov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nemkov misses with some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov blocks a body shot from Klimov.
Nemkov lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nemkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Klimov on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nemkov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nemkov lands with a left to the head.
Nemkov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
A right hand to the body from Nemkov.
Nemkov is leaning against Klimov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nemkov.
Nemkov tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Nemkov back against the cage.
Nemkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nemkov pulls guard.
Klimov stops Nemkov from standing up.

Nemkov is working an open guard so Klimov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Klimov scores with a jab. Nemkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Nemkov defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Nemkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Klimov gets a clinch.
Klimov lands a shot to the body.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemkov blocking some punches.
Nemkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vova Klimov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.

Klimov moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nemkov blocking some punches.
Nemkov misses with a body punch.
Klimov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nemkov lands a right hand.
Klimov working aggressively here.

Nemkov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nemkov manages to end up in side control.

Klimov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Klimov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemkov's head.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nemkov.
Nemkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Nemkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.

Klimov has Nemkov up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nemkov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A short right from Nemkov on the inside.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Nemkov wants the takedown. Klimov is fighting it off but Nemkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Klimov's guard against the cage.
Nemkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Klimov is looking to stand back up but Nemkov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Klimov.
Klimov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nemkov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Klimov throws a hook but Nemkov blocks it.

Klimov has managed to clinch.
Klimov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Klimov looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Klimov lands a left hand.
Nemkov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Klimov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nemkov jumps guard but Klimov stands there with Nemkov around his waist. Nemkov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nemkov gets through Klimov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nemkov.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
Nemkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Nemkov tightens his grip and picks Klimov up, before dumping him to the ground. Klimov manages to land in guard.
Klimov is adopting a defensive guard.
Klimov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nemkov won't allow Klimov to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov really dominated that round.
That's time! Nemkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klimov has closed the distance and engaged Nemkov in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Klimov.
Nemkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Klimov.
Nemkov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Klimov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Nemkov's head.
Klimov blocking some punches.
A short right from Klimov.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov lands with a right to the head.
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Nemkov pulls guard successfully.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Klimov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nemkov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Klimov throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Klimov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Klimov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klimov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.

Klimov clinches up against the cage.
Nemkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nemkov blocks an uppercut.
Nemkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nemkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Klimov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Klimov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Nemkov struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
Nemkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nemkov slowing the pace effectively.
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Nemkov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Good body shot from Klimov.
Nemkov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov blocking some punches.
Nemkov misses with some punches.
Klimov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Nemkov.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Klimov manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Klimov throws a head punch that misses.
Klimov lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Klimov.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Klimov fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov tries a body shot but Klimov blocks it.
Nemkov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Klimov lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Klimov lands with a cross.

Nemkov is rocked!
Nemkov loses concentration momentarily and Klimov pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Nemkov crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Klimov finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vova Klimov!
Vova Klimov is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Vova Klimov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Oleg Nemkov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congrats to Vova, he has improved greatly. We will have our trilogy for the belt one day. '.