PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gee Nilmaz (ranked 4395 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weston Hodkiewicz (ranked 2892 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Nilmaz
vs
Hodkiewicz

182 cm
24
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gee Nilmaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Weston Hodkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hodkiewicz goes for a double leg but Nilmaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nilmaz continues to drive forward.
Nilmaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hodkiewicz sprawls and moves away.

Nilmaz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hodkiewicz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nilmaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nilmaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hodkiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nilmaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nilmaz trying to control but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodkiewicz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilmaz trying to control but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.
Nilmaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz has a closed guard, preventing Nilmaz from standing up.

Nilmaz gets to his feet. Hodkiewicz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Nilmaz drives through and clinches with Hodkiewicz against the cage.
Nilmaz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nilmaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hodkiewicz up against the cage.

Nilmaz wants the takedown. Hodkiewicz is fighting it off but Nilmaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hodkiewicz's guard against the cage.
Nilmaz trying to control but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hodkiewicz working for a triangle but Nilmaz defends it easily.
Nilmaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodkiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nilmaz stands up from Hodkiewicz's guard - Nilmaz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Nilmaz as Hodkiewicz shoots in.
Nilmaz scores with a body shot.
Hodkiewicz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nilmaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nilmaz tries to counter by clinching up but Hodkiewicz breaks away and moves out of range.
Gee Nilmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Hodkiewicz.
Hodkiewicz dives in and grabs Nilmaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nilmaz pushes down on Hodkiewicz's head and hops out.

Nilmaz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nilmaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Hodkiewicz is defending well.
Hodkiewicz struggling a bit here.
Hodkiewicz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nilmaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You can see the frustration on Hodkiewicz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hodkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hodkiewicz prevents Nilmaz from improving position.
Nilmaz just content to control the position.
Nilmaz trying to control the position but Hodkiewicz is working away.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nilmaz in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hodkiewicz regains half guard.
Hodkiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gee Nilmaz 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 Nilmaz.
Hodkiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hodkiewicz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nilmaz tries to move to mount but Hodkiewicz blocks the move with his legs.
Hodkiewicz is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hodkiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hodkiewicz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nilmaz's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nilmaz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nilmaz stuffs the takedown attempt from Hodkiewicz. Hodkiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.

Nilmaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Hodkiewicz pushes Nilmaz off and gets back to his feet.
Hodkiewicz has his takedown stuffed

and Nilmaz moves into the clinch.
Hodkiewicz fails to pull guard.
Gee Nilmaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weston Hodkiewicz.
Nilmaz controlling the action here for a moment.
Hodkiewicz tries to pull guard but Nilmaz won't allow it.
Nilmaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hodkiewicz can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hodkiewicz successfully pulls guard.
Nilmaz landing some decent shots from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodkiewicz being controlled here, momentarily.

Hodkiewicz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nilmaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hodkiewicz.
Nilmaz cracks Hodkiewicz with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz tries to improve position but can't.
Hodkiewicz can't do much from the bottom here.
Nilmaz controls the position.
Nilmaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hodkiewicz!
Hodkiewicz is just holding on here. Nilmaz manages to take his back.
Hodkiewicz trying to control but not successfully.
Nilmaz is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Nilmaz gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Nilmaz gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Nilmaz apologises and we restart here on the feet.

Nilmaz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hodkiewicz did well to prevent Nilmaz getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hodkiewicz tries to roll over but Nilmaz keeps him under control.
Hodkiewicz is breathing heavily.
Nilmaz trying to mount his opponent but Hodkiewicz defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz is trying is best to control the position here.
Gee Nilmaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hodkiewicz wants to get back to full guard.
Nilmaz stalling.

Hodkiewicz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nilmaz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nilmaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Nilmaz decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gee Nilmaz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hodkiewicz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Nilmaz kicks Hodkiewicz off and gets to his feet.

Nilmaz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Hodkiewicz looking for a guillotine here but Nilmaz defends easily.
Nilmaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nilmaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nilmaz trying to control the position but Hodkiewicz is working away.
Hodkiewicz stops Nilmaz from passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodkiewicz on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hodkiewicz wants to control but Nilmaz postures up.

Nilmaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nilmaz working away.
Hodkiewicz pushes Nilmaz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nilmaz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nilmaz in side control, just content to control the action for now.

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.

Nilmaz stands up.

Hodkiewicz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Nilmaz manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hodkiewicz keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Nilmaz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nilmaz lands with a slapping head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hodkiewicz is defended easily by Nilmaz.
Hodkiewicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hodkiewicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Nilmaz explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Nilmaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hodkiewicz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nilmaz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hodkiewicz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hodkiewicz wants to control but Nilmaz postures up.
Hodkiewicz is looking to reverse the position.
Nilmaz trying to control the action but Hodkiewicz is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Nilmaz stalls from top position.
Nilmaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hodkiewicz's legs.
Nilmaz working away.
Weston Hodkiewicz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nilmaz avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hodkiewicz.
Nilmaz tries to advance to mount but Hodkiewicz denies him.
Gee Nilmaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nilmaz takes a little break here. Hodkiewicz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gee Nilmaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nilmaz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gee Nilmaz!