PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Klokov (ranked 3680 p4p, 402 weight class) and Gabriel Menezes (ranked 9432 p4p, 721 weight class). 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.

Klokov
vs
Menezes

198 cm
22
273 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
250 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Klokov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Menezes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Menezes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Menezes.
Menezes misses with a body punch.
Klokov has Menezes pressed against the cage.
Menezes slowing the pace effectively.
Klokov blocks an uppercut.
Klokov misses with a punch to the body.
Klokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klokov wants to get back to striking at distance but Menezes won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klokov tries to break the clinch but Menezes is controlling the position.
Menezes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klokov backwards.
Klokov is trying to maintain a safe position but Menezes gets an underhook and turns Klokov into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Menezes - that landed with a thud.
Klokov misses with some punches.
Klokov is trying to break the clinch but Menezes is controlling him.
Klokov blocks an uppercut.
Klokov misses with some punches.
We've been hearing reports that Klokov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Menezes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menezes keeps control of Klokov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Menezes on the inside.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes can't find room to land a body shot as Klokov controls the action.
Menezes struggles to land a body shot inside as Klokov controls his hands.
Klokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Klokov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menezes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Menezes's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Menezes working aggressively here.
Menezes misses with the head strike.
Menezes misses with a punch on the inside.
Menezes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menezes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menezes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Klokov's efforts to push away.

Menezes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klokov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Menezes has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Menezes.
Menezes misses with some punches.
Menezes working aggressively here.
A frustrated look appears on Klokov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klokov's elbow.
Menezes misses with a body punch.
Menezes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menezes pushes Klokov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Menezes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klokov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Klokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klokov misses with some punches.
Klokov is stalling here.
Menezes misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menezes lands an uppercut.
Menezes tries to throw a body punch but Klokov avoids it by throwing Menezes back against the cage.
Menezes stalls.
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klokov blocks an uppercut.
Menezes tries to throw a body punch but Klokov avoids it by throwing Menezes back against the cage.
Klokov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Klokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klokov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Menezes taking a breather.
Klokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Menezes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Klokov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menezes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menezes is looking to clinch.
Klokov throws a series of punches but Menezes moves out of range.
Klokov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Menezes clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Menezes fails to land.
Menezes misses with some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Menezes misses with some punches.
Menezes scores with a hook to the body.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klokov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klokov has a couple of punches blocked by Menezes.
A shot in the inside from Menezes.
Klokov blocks a body shot from Menezes.
A body shot lands from Menezes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Klokov fails to land.
Klokov takes a shot to the head.
Menezes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klokov is trying to push Menezes away but Menezes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klokov tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
Gabriel Menezes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Menezes tries to throw a body punch but Klokov avoids it by throwing Menezes back against the cage.
Menezes lands a body shot.
Menezes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes struggles to land a body shot inside as Klokov controls his hands.
Klokov misses with a body punch.
Menezes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Klokov wants to break free but Menezes has control.
Klokov throws a punch but it's blocked by Menezes.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menezes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klokov takes a shot to the head.
Menezes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menezes misses with a punch on the inside.
Menezes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Klokov backwards.
Klokov blocking some punches.
Menezes stalling the fight.
Klokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Klokov swings wildly with an uppercut but Menezes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klokov throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menezes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menezes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menezes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menezes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menezes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Menezes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menezes.
Klokov blocks an uppercut.
Klokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klokov's elbow.
Menezes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menezes tries to work over Klokov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Klokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Menezes fails to land.
Menezes scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Menezes fails to land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Menezes. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menezes tries a body shot but Klokov blocks it.
Menezes leaning against his opponent.
Menezes lands an uppercut.
Klokov blocks a body shot from Menezes.
Klokov can't break the clinch.
Menezes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klokov working hard to break the clinch.
Menezes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Klokov's elbow.
Menezes misses with some punches.
Klokov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menezes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klokov can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Menezes.
Menezes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menezes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klokov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Menezes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Menezes moves into the clinch.
Menezes misses with a body punch.
Menezes blocking some punches.
Klokov blocks a body shot from Menezes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klokov.
Menezes lands a left hand.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menezes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klokovs head.
Menezes misses with a body punch.
Klokov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Klokov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menezes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Klokov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Klokov as Menezes tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Menezes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menezes swings wildly with an uppercut but Klokov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menezes dips a shoulder and cracks Klokov with a mighty uppercut! Klokov falls back against the cage and Menezes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Klokov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Menezes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Menezes!