PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Braynas Hlervu (ranked 368 p4p, 640 weight class) and Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 50 p4p, 89 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hlervu
vs
Lermontov

168 cm
31
158
13 - 7 - 0

180 cm
34
159
28 - 21 - 1

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Braynas Hlervu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 21 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lermontov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hlervu checks it well.
Lermontov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Lermontov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Lermontov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hlervu punishes Lermontov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lermontov throws a series of punches but Hlervu avoids them all with ease.
Hlervu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lermontov moves out of range as Hlervu throws a body kick.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Lermontov moves out of range as Hlervu strikes.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lermontov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a sloppy head kick and Lermontov moves out of range easily.
Hlervu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hlervu slips under a jab from Lermontov.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hlervu slips a jab from Lermontov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from Lermontov.
Hlervu swings for the body but Lermontov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lermontov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hlervu's head.
Lermontov scores with a punch to the head.
Hlervu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hlervu tries to bum rush Lermontov with a series of wild strikes but Lermontov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hlervu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lermontov.
A head kick misses from Hlervu.
Lermontov throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Hlervu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lermontov.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Hlervu throws a counter high kick but Lermontov was just alert enough to avoid it.

Lermontov closes the distance and pushes Hlervu back into the cage.
Hlervu working aggressively here.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Hlervu won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hlervu fails to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Hlervu won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hlervu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu lands with a light punch inside.
Hlervu lands a body shot.
Hlervu tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hlervu.
Hlervu digs a right hand underneath Lermontov's ribcage. Lermontov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hlervu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hlervu to keep the fight standing.
We've been informed that Lermontov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Lermontov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Lermontov gets control of Hlervu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lermontov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Lermontov working for submissions but it's allowed Hlervu to get to half guard.

Lermontov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hlervu stands up from half guard.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lermontov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lermontov to score with a decent uppercut.
Hlervu feints and then cracks Lermontov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lermontov down.
Hlervu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lermontov checks it well.
Hlervu slips a jab from Lermontov.

Lermontov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lermontov managing to block the knees to the body from Hlervu.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hlervu walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lermontov throws a lazy uppercut
and Hlervu counters with a nice leg kick.
Lermontov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hlervu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hlervu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lermontov's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lermontov cracks Hlervu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lermontov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lermontov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hlervu.
Lermontov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hlervu.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lermontov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu tries to land a leg kick but Lermontov saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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A swing and a miss from Lermontov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lermontov! But no joy.

Lermontov rushes Hlervu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lermontov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lermontov closes the distance and pushes Hlervu back into the cage.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hlervu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hlervu.
Hlervu blocking some punches.
Lermontov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hlervu backwards.
Lermontov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hlervu smiles and moves away.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hlervu finds it's way round the side to connect with Lermontov's head.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Lermontov slaps the foot to one side.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Hlervu keeps it at a distance.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Lermontov wants to clinch up but Hlervu keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lermontov looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Lermontov dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Lermontov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Lermontov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lermontov. Lermontov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lermontov tries to clinch up
and Lermontov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hlervu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Hlervu gets tackled into the cage by Lermontov. Lermontov maintains the clinch.
Hlervu swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.

Lermontov pulls guard successfully.

Hlervu stands and steps away. Lermontov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hlervu throws a body punch but Lermontov moves out of range.
Lermontov tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Lermontov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Lermontov.

Lermontov rushes Hlervu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hlervu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lermontov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hlervu loads up on a big right hand but Lermontov slips the punch.
Hlervu checks the leg kick.
Lermontov dips to his left and cracks Hlervu with an uppercut!
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.

Lermontov takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Hlervu holds him up against the cage and eventually Lermontov drops back down to his feet.
Braynas Hlervu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hlervu working aggressively here.
Hlervu has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.

Lermontov manages to pull guard.
Hlervu tries to stand but Lermontov is controlling from the bottom.
Lermontov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hlervu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Lermontov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lermontov missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lermontov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHlervu.

Hlervu closes the distance and clinches.
Hlervu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hlervu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hlervu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hlervu walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Braynas Hlervu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fiyero Lermontov.
Hlervu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lermontov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hlervu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lermontov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hlervu is looking to chop away at Lermontov's legs.
Lermontov avoids the head kick by Hlervu.
Hlervu punishes Lermontov's body with a nice straight punch.
Lermontov throws a wild body kick that Hlervu sees coming a mile off.
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!
Hlervu misses with a looping right.
A left lands for Lermontov.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but Lermontov moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu throws the kick towards the body but Lermontov avoids it.
Hlervu connects with a looping right hand.
Lermontov slips a jab from Hlervu.
Lermontov lands with a hook. Hlervu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lermontov.
Hlervu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lermontov tries to bum rush Hlervu with a series of wild strikes but Hlervu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hlervu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lermontov wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lermontov clinches with his opponent.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hlervu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hlervu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hlervu.
Lermontov fails to pull guard.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hlervu.

Lermontov jumps guard.
Lermontov is breathing heavily.
Hlervu trying to control but Lermontov is working from the bottom.
Lermontov trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hlervu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lermontov keeping full guard, as Hlervu tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hlervu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lermontov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hlervu doesn't defend quickly enough and Lermontov has managed to lock this one up! Can Hlervu escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lermontov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fiyero Lermontov!
After the fight, Fiyero Lermontov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.