PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dawid Lewandowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vova Klimov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Klimov
vs
Lewandowski

181 cm
25
195 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

188 cm
23
195 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Fatty's

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$)
King of Clothes

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dawid Lewandowski!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewandowski defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Klimov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lewandowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dawid Lewandowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Lewandowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewandowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klimov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lewandowski connects with a single shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewandowski.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Lewandowski connects with a leg kick. Klimov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Lewandowski moves away and avoids it.
Klimov connects with a body shot that sends Lewandowski's belly button to the back.

Lewandowski darts in and clinches Klimov up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewandowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewandowski tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewandowskis head.
Lewandowski misses with some punches.
A short left from Lewandowski.
A short left from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewandowski blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski lands a right hand.
A short left from Klimov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lewandowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lewandowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.

Klimov manages to break the clinch.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
Lewandowski slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov throws a hook but Lewandowski blocks it.
Klimov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Lewandowski pushes Klimov up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.

Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewandowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Oooh a lovely combination from Klimov sends Lewandowski down but not out. Klimov dives into side control looking to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov trying to control the action but Lewandowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is really struggling to control Lewandowski but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lewandowski trying to remain calm as Klimov controls from the top position.
Klimov prevents Lewandowski from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lewandowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lewandowski is looking to regain half guard here but Klimov keeps moving and retains side control.

Klimov stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Klimov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Klimov throws a body punch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewandowski! But no joy.
That kick from Lewandowski tenderised Klimov's leg. Klimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Klimov scores with a hook.
Klimov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewandowski misses with a looping left.
Klimov throws a big shot that misses.
Lewandowski lands a nice shot that snaps Klimov's head back.
Klimov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewandowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lewandowski blocks a jab.
Klimov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lewandowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Klimov scrambles back to his feet.
Klimov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Lewandowski slips a jab from Klimov.
Lewandowski just misses with a punch to the body.
That kick from Lewandowski tenderised Klimov's leg. Klimov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewandowski throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewandowski throws a body kick that misses.
Klimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Klimov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lewandowski's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Klimov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewandowski.
It looked like Klimov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewandowski slips under a jab from Klimov.
Klimov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Lewandowski lands a leg kick that knocks Klimov off balance momentarily.
Klimov connects with a body shot that sends Lewandowski's belly button to the back.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Lewandowski loads up on a big right hand but Klimov slips the punch.
Lewandowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov throws a hook but Lewandowski blocks it.
Klimov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lewandowski! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Lewandowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lewandowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Klimov eats them both and turns towards Lewandowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lewandowski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lewandowski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lewandowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lewandowski is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vova Klimov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Klimov takes a swing at Lewandowski's ribcage but misses.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and Klimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lewandowski misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lewandowski.
Lewandowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klimov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewandowski misses with an uppercut. Klimov saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Klimov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klimov dips to his left and cracks Lewandowski with an uppercut!
Lewandowski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lewandowski loads up on a big right hand but Klimov slips the punch.
Lewandowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lewandowski dips to his left and cracks Klimov with an uppercut!
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Lewandowski moved out of range nicely.
Lewandowski sizes up Klimov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the liver by Klimov. Beautiful body shot.
Lewandowski looks for the body kick but Klimov saw that one coming.
Lewandowski connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewandowski lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Lewandowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Klimov works the jab nicely.
Klimov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Klimov backing away here, and Lewandowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewandowski scores with a kick to the body.
Lewandowski slips under a jab from Klimov.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
Lewandowski throws a combination that misses
and Klimov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewandowski with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Lewandowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Klimov prevents a body shot from Lewandowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov can't break the clinch.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Dawid Lewandowski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lewandowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Lewandowski lands a shoulder strike.
Lewandowski wants to stall.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Lewandowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Lewandowski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewandowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski is struggling to control the position.
Lewandowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Klimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewandowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov takes a shot to the head.
Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Lewandowski won't allow it.
Lewandowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewandowski pushes off an throws an elbow but Klimov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Lewandowski can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewandowski has Klimov pushed against the cage.

Klimov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewandowski lands a head kick!
Lewandowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Klimov.
Lewandowski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewandowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Klimov circles away.
Klimov takes a swing at Lewandowski's ribcage but misses.
Lewandowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Klimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Lewandowski's head but Lewandowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick but Klimov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Vova Klimov is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewandowski. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lewandowski misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Klimov throws a body punch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
Lewandowski ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Klimov cracks Lewandowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Lewandowski there.
Lewandowski wants to clinch.
Lewandowski misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dawid Lewandowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lewandowski throws a push kick but Klimov slaps the foot to one side.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but Lewandowski manages to avoid it.
Klimov throws the left hand but Lewandowski avoids the punch easily.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov lands a right hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lewandowski.
Lewandowski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lewandowski tries to move into range but Klimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewandowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lewandowski delivers a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Lewandowski. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewandowski.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lewandowski, as that shot connected.
Lewandowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klimov throws out the jab.
Klimov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lewandowski.
Lewandowski ducks right into an uppercut from Klimov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewandowski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov throws a body punch but Lewandowski moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewandowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lewandowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Lewandowski jabs Klimov right on the nose. Klimov blinks but takes it well.
Lewandowski takes one on the button.
Lewandowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimov finish him?
Klimov throws a jab when Lewandowski was well out of range.
Lewandowski seems to have recovered his senses.

Lewandowski clinches.

Klimov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klimov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Klimov.
Lewandowski misses with a left hand
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lewandowski staying out of range there.
Lewandowski scores with a jab. Klimov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewandowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Lewandowski misses with a head kick.
Klimov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewandowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewandowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lewandowski needs to keep his hands up - Klimov had a free shot at his head there.
Klimov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Klimov misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Lewandowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klimov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewandowskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewandowski.
Lewandowski misses with a straight right.
Lewandowski slips a jab from Klimov.
Lewandowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov ducks under a wild hook from Lewandowski.
Klimov checks a leg kick.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewandowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov blocks a jab.
Lewandowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Klimov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Klimov misses with a straight left.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Lewandowski is out of range.
Klimov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lewandowski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Lewandowski's shoulder, as Lewandowski tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lewandowski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Klimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewandowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lewandowski scores with a spinning back kick!
Lewandowski lands with a hook. Klimov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Klimov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lewandowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewandowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Klimov.
It looked like Klimov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewandowski misses with an uppercut. Klimov saw that one coming.
It looked like Klimov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klimov catches Lewandowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewandowski looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Lewandowski. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Lewandowski.
Klimov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Klimov throws a hook but Lewandowski avoids it easily.
Klimov throws a hook but Lewandowski blocks it.
Lewandowski misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Lewandowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klimov.
Lewandowski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Klimov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Klimov throws a series of punches but Lewandowski avoids them all with ease.
Lewandowski connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Klimov misses.
Lewandowski throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewandowski misses with a straight left.
It looked like Klimov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewandowski throws a leg kick that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dawid Lewandowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lewandowski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dawid Lewandowski!
In defeat, Vova Klimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Пошел на хуй , Крис Картер !'.