PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jovic Nonbeomogov (ranked 3733 p4p, 380 weight class) and Nelson Quinteros (ranked 3370 p4p, 353 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nonbeomogov
vs
Quinteros

180 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jovic Nonbeomogov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nelson Quinteros!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinteros throws a right hand that Nonbeomogov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nonbeomogov also avoids with ease.
Nonbeomogov shoots in but Quinteros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nonbeomogov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quinteros lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Quinteros connects with a crisp jab.
Quinteros lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nonbeomogov circles away quickly and effectively.
Quinteros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nonbeomogov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quinteros lands a slapping body shot.
Nonbeomogov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nonbeomogov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quinteros circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nonbeomogov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Quinteros circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovic Nonbeomogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinteros lands with a cross.

Nonbeomogov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quinteros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nonbeomogov is in Quinteros's guard.
Nonbeomogov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nonbeomogov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nonbeomogov is trying to control. Quinteros wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nonbeomogov throwing shots but Quinteros is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Nonbeomogov there.
Quinteros is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Quinteros blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nonbeomogov.
Nonbeomogov working over Quinteros with some ground and pound. Quinteros looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nonbeomogov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nonbeomogov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinteros defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quinteros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nonbeomogov trying to control the action but Quinteros is working from the bottom.
Nonbeomogov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nonbeomogov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nonbeomogov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nonbeomogov trying to pass the guard but Quinteros defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quinteros is doing well to control the position and prevent Nonbeomogov from advancing to side control.
Nonbeomogov thows a huge punch but Quinteros dodges it nicely.
Nonbeomogov looks to land a strike but Quinteros avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nonbeomogov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinteros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nonbeomogov.
Nonbeomogov trying to control but Quinteros is working from the bottom.
Nonbeomogov throwing strikes from guard but Quinteros blocks nicely.
Nonbeomogov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quinteros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nonbeomogov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov throwing strikes from guard but Quinteros blocks nicely.
Nonbeomogov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nonbeomogov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nonbeomogov throws a strike but Quinteros rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nonbeomogov is trying to control the position but Quinteros postures up.
Nonbeomogov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quinteros is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Quinteros preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nonbeomogov is trying to control the position but Quinteros postures up.
Nonbeomogov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nonbeomogov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nonbeomogov scoring with some ground and pound.
Quinteros trying to control the position here.
Nonbeomogov won't allow Quinteros to sweep him here.
Quinteros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nonbeomogov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nelson Quinteros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nonbeomogov shoots in for a double leg but Quinteros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Quinteros has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Quinteros lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A left and a right from Quinteros both land. Nice combination.
Quinteros stalks Nonbeomogov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nonbeomogov's face. Nonbeomogov staggers backwards, shaken.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Quinteros swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nonbeomogov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nonbeomogov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Quinteros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Quinteros bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nonbeomogov's head backwards.
Quinteros changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Nonbeomogov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinteros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nonbeomogov somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovic Nonbeomogov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinteros lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Quinteros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nonbeomogov moves away.
Quinteros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quinteros lands a two punch combo.

Nonbeomogov is rocked!
Quinteros with a hook.
Oh Nonbeomogov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinteros closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nonbeomogov! Quinteros dives in looking to finish! Nonbeomogov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nelson Quinteros!
Nelson Quinteros is the new welterweight champion!
Nelson Quinteros thanked the fans post fight for their support.