PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louie DeBrusk (ranked 889 p4p, 128 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 870 p4p, 124 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

DeBrusk
vs
Klimov

186 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

181 cm
34
203 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Louie DeBrusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov fails to land with a series of punches.

Klimov has DeBrusk up against the cage in a clinch.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Klimov.
DeBrusk struggles to land a body shot inside as Klimov controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Klimov.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
Klimov misses with an elbow strike.
Klimov scores with a hook to the body.
Klimov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeBrusk's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DeBrusk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klimov has him pressed against the cage.
DeBrusk tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing DeBrusk back against the cage.
Klimov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Klimov prevents a body shot from DeBrusk.
DeBrusk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBrusk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimov lands an uppercut.
Klimov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite DeBrusk's efforts to push away.
Klimov lands a nice elbow.
Klimov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Klimov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DeBrusk tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov throws an elbow that misses.
Klimov struggles to land a body shot inside as DeBrusk controls his hands.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeBrusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBrusk throws a punch but it's blocked by Klimov.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeBrusk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klimov is leaning against DeBrusk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimov lands a body shot.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov lands with a short shot 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!
Klimov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but DeBrusk avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
DeBrusk tries to work over Klimov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov lands with a left to the head.
DeBrusk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klimov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DeBrusk pushes Klimov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBrusk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeBrusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeBrusk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov pushes DeBrusk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Klimov lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeBrusk backwards.
DeBrusk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeBrusk blocks an uppercut.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

DeBrusk manages to break the clinch.
DeBrusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Klimov misses the target.
DeBrusk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DeBrusk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Klimov looks to land a right hand but DeBrusk moved out of range.
DeBrusk is looking to counter punch.
DeBrusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klimov was well out of range. Poor timing from DeBrusk.
Klimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but DeBrusk is out of range.
DeBrusk connects with a nice looking jab.
DeBrusk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DeBrusk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeBrusk looks for the body kick but Klimov saw that one coming.
DeBrusk misses with a hook. Klimov ducked under it nicely.
Klimov scores with a nice right hand.
DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
Good standup being displayed there by DeBrusk as he connects with a hook.
Klimov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
DeBrusk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DeBrusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
DeBrusk throws a lazy right hand but Klimov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeBrusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klimov moves away.
DeBrusk moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov moves out of range of the strikes.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. DeBrusk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klimov misses with a looping right.
DeBrusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeBrusk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klimov avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Klimov.
DeBrusk takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses.
DeBrusk ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
DeBrusk slips under a jab from Klimov.

Klimov moves into the clinch.
Klimov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klimov tries to work over DeBrusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeBrusk scores with a hook to the body.
DeBrusk prevents a body shot from Klimov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov digs a right hand into DeBrusk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on DeBrusk's gas tank.
DeBrusk misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Klimov.
DeBrusk misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klimov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Klimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeBrusk's defenses.
Klimov scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Klimov.
Klimov working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from DeBrusk fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Klimov blocks an uppercut.
DeBrusk misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeBrusk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Klimov.
DeBrusk has a couple of punches blocked by Klimov.
Klimov lands an elbow inside that DeBrusk shrugs off.
Klimov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBrusk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeBrusk misses with a punch on the inside.
DeBrusk blocks a punch to the side of the head.

DeBrusk breaks from the clinch.
DeBrusk misses with a shot to the body
and Klimov counters with a nice uppercut.
DeBrusk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeBrusk tried to score with a low kick but Klimov checks it.
DeBrusk looks to throw the jab but Klimov is out of range.
DeBrusk misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Klimov misses its intended target.
Klimov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
DeBrusk misses with a leg kick.
DeBrusk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klimov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Klimov.
DeBrusk throws a looping overhand right but Klimov ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov swings for the body but DeBrusk moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from DeBrusk, right into the meat.
A punch lands to the side of DeBrusk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeBrusk missing with a left hand there. Klimov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Klimov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Klimov scores with a sloppy right hand. DeBrusk should have avoided that one.

DeBrusk is rocked!
Klimov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh DeBrusk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Klimov cracks DeBrusk with a big right hand and DeBrusk goes down!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klimov stops DeBrusk from standing up.
Klimov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeBrusk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klimov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klimov advances position into side control!

Klimov stands up and beckons DeBrusk to his feet.
DeBrusk seems to have got his legs back now.
DeBrusk misses with a combination
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeBrusk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeBrusk misses with the body kick
and DeBrusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeBrusk misses with a double jab.
Klimov lands with a shot to the body.
DeBrusk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov lands a jab to the nose.
DeBrusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Klimov manages to avoid it.
Klimov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Klimov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Klimov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Klimov lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeBrusk's sensitive parts.
Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeBrusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
DeBrusk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
DeBrusk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Klimov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeBrusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov 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!

Klimov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeBrusk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Klimov works DeBrusk's body with a nice hook.
Klimov misses with a left hand
and DeBrusk makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeBrusk misses with a low kick.
DeBrusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Klimov.
An attempted straight right counter from DeBrusk misses the target.
Klimov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeBrusk.
A punch lands to the side of DeBrusk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
An inside leg kick from DeBrusk misses.
DeBrusk jabs Klimov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeBrusk thows a leg kick but Klimov checks it
letting Klimov counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops DeBrusk to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! DeBrusk looks to clinch but Klimov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! DeBrusk taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vova Klimov!
A very excited looking Vova Klimov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.