PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 17275 p4p, 659 weight class) and Victor Ulriksen (ranked 11863 p4p, 673 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Nemkov
vs
Ulriksen

173 cm
34
203 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

183 cm
41
202 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Ulriksen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemkov tests Ulriksen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ulriksen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nemkov slips a jab from Ulriksen.
Nemkov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

Ulriksen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nemkov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Nemkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Nemkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ulriksen is in close to Nemkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen passes into half guard.
Nemkov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ulriksen is trying to control. Nemkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Nemkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ulriksen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulriksen trying to control the action but Nemkov is working from the bottom.
Ulriksen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ulriksen throwing shots but Nemkov is blocking nicely.
Ulriksen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nemkov tries to roll over but Ulriksen keeps him under control.
Ulriksen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ulriksen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Ulriksen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nemkov has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ulriksen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nemkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nemkov tries to roll over but Ulriksen keeps him under control.
Nemkov is trying to maintain the position but Ulriksen is very close to passing his half guard.

Nemkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ulriksen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ulriksen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nemkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ulriksen.
Ulriksen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nemkov defending well though.
Ulriksen drops an elbow to the side of Nemkov's head.
Ulriksen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nemkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Ulriksen seems to be working for a kimura but Nemkov defends the submission attempt.
Ulriksen not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four 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.
Ulriksen thows a huge punch but Nemkov dodges it nicely.
Nemkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ulriksen manages to pass to mount!
Ulriksen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nemkov is looking to escape.
The referee warns Nemkov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nemkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ulriksen looking to control but Nemkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ulriksen raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ulriksen avoids the attempt from Nemkov to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ulriksen dominated that round.
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.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ulriksen.
Ulriksen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nemkov is avoiding damage well.
Ulriksen working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemkov is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Ulriksen seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nemkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ulriksen's best efforts.
Ulriksen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulriksen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ulriksen stalling.
Ulriksen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ulriksen lands strikes from half guard.
Ulriksen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nemkov keeps working.

Nemkov looking for submissions off his back.
Ulriksen trying to mount his opponent but Nemkov defends it.
Ulriksen is nestled in close to Nemkov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nemkov keeping hold of Ulriksen's head, controlling as best he can.
Ulriksen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Nemkov actively working from the bottom here.
Nemkov manages to get to full guard.

Nemkov is looking for a triangle but Ulriksen pushes his legs off easily.
Ulriksen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nemkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulriksen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nemkov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ulriksen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Nemkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ulriksen is aware though and is defending well.
Ulriksen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nemkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Ulriksen postures up.
Ulriksen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ulriksen postures up in Nemkov's guard and throws a big left but Nemkov blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nemkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ulriksen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nemkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Ulriksen shoots in and bounces Nemkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ulriksen cracks Nemkov with a solid left hand.

Nemkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nemkov keeping full guard, as Ulriksen tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ulriksen wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Ulriksen 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. This is the final round!

Ulriksen just misses with a punch to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ulriksen enables Nemkov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ulriksen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nemkov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ulriksen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ulriksen trying to control the position.
Nemkov trying to control but Ulriksen is working from the bottom.
Nemkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov pushes down on Ulriksen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Nemkov prevents Ulriksen from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ulriksen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nemkov is thwarting Ulriksen's attempts to control the position.
Nemkov is trying to control. Ulriksen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ulriksen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Ulriksen is staying active underneath Nemkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nemkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Nemkov seems content to control.
Ulriksen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nemkov throws a sloppy head kick and Ulriksen moves out of range easily.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ulriksen as he avoids it easily.

Ulriksen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ulriksen lands in his opponent's guard.
Nemkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ulriksen gets back to full guard.
Ulriksen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ulriksen has control of Nemkov's left arm, preventing Nemkov from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ulriksen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ulriksen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nemkov is aware though and is defending well.
Nemkov won't allow Ulriksen to sweep him here.
Ulriksen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ulriksen trying to keep a closed guard but Nemkov is proving a slippery customer.
Nemkov looking to pass the guard.
Nemkov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nemkov wants to control from the top but Ulriksen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nemkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nemkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ulriksen's head.
Victor Ulriksen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ulriksen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nemkov stands up over Ulriksen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nemkov wants to pass the guard but Ulriksen is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nemkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nemkov is fighting to break Ulriksen's control of his arms but Ulriksen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Nemkov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ulriksen 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Ulriksen!
Our winner, Victor Ulriksen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.