PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam McNugget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kourdakov's choice of entrance music: Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McNugget
vs
Kourdakov

169 cm
19
135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

165 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam McNugget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kourdakov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov controlling the action here.
McNugget gets back to full guard.
Kourdakov works over McNugget with some ground and pound from guard.
Kourdakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kourdakov tries to stand but McNugget is controlling from the bottom.
Kourdakov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kourdakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McNugget is working an open guard so Kourdakov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Kourdakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kourdakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kourdakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but McNugget is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McNugget throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kourdakov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McNugget is not content to let Kourdakov control the position.
McNugget has hold of Kourdakov's hands but Kourdakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kourdakov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

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.
McNugget wants to control but Kourdakov is keeping busy.

McNugget looking for submissions off his back.
Kourdakov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Kourdakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McNugget lands a head kick!

Kourdakov scores with a takedown into McNugget's guard.
McNugget wants to get back to his feet but Kourdakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

McNugget decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McNugget is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov trying to hold on to McNugget's head to control him but McNugget postures up.
Kourdakov is trying to stand.

Kourdakov kicks McNugget off and gets back to his feet.
McNugget misses with a takedown attempt

and Kourdakov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov is pushing down on McNugget's leg trying to pass to half guard. McNugget is fighting to maintain full guard but Kourdakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kourdakov controlling the pace.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kourdakov stalling.
McNugget is trying to stand back up but Kourdakov is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kourdakov working McNugget over with strikes.
Kourdakov is taking a breather. McNugget says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Kourdakov decides to return to a standing position.
McNugget throws a sloppy head kick and Kourdakov moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kourdakov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kourdakov lands in his opponent's guard.
Kourdakov 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.

Sergei Kourdakov 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.

McNugget darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McNugget trying to control the action but Kourdakov is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov trying to control but McNugget postures up.
Kourdakov tries to roll over but McNugget keeps him under control.

Kourdakov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Kourdakov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov is keen to just control but McNugget is a slippery customer.

Kourdakov postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McNugget to stand up.
McNugget with a poor takedown

and Kourdakov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kourdakov stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNugget wants to control but Kourdakov is keeping busy.
Kourdakov slows the pace down in half guard.
McNugget wants to improve his position but Kourdakov is controlling well.
Kourdakov trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kourdakov lands a nice short elbow.

Kourdakov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Kourdakov gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kourdakov trying to control the pace.
McNugget taking some punishment here, with Kourdakov in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov stands up from half guard.

Kourdakov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kourdakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McNugget tries to get to full guard but Kourdakov has control of the leg.
Well, if Kourdakov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sergei Kourdakov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Despite being in the dominant position, Sergei Kourdakov just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kourdakov 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov stands up and waves to McNugget to follow him.

Kourdakov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kourdakov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kourdakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kourdakov trying to control but McNugget is having none of it.
Kourdakov content just to control the position here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McNugget is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kourdakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kourdakov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McNugget's guard.
Kourdakov content to stall in guard here.
McNugget is trying to control the position but Kourdakov postures up.
McNugget bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kourdakov's guard.
Kourdakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNugget is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget being controlled here momentarily.
McNugget wants to pass the guard but Kourdakov is keeping the position.
Kourdakov striking off his back but it's not causing McNugget any problems.
Kourdakov has a closed guard, preventing McNugget from standing up.
Kourdakov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McNugget!
McNugget is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kourdakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kourdakov unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kourdakov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kourdakov is landing with some decent strikes but McNugget is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McNugget tries to hold on but Kourdakov postures up.
Kourdakov controlling from mount.
Kourdakov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kourdakov avoids the attempt from McNugget to control.
McNugget taking shots to the head.
Kourdakov landing shots from mount.
McNugget is trying desperately to improve position.
Kourdakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kourdakov lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kourdakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kourdakov avoids the attempt from McNugget to control.
Kourdakov breaks from McNugget's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McNugget is looking to improve his position but Kourdakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kourdakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kourdakov breaks from McNugget's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McNugget taking shots to the head.
Kourdakov controlling from the full mount.
McNugget trying desperately to get to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kourdakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kourdakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!