PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paramat Pongsak (ranked 6119 p4p, 4543 weight class) and Eduradr Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 517 weight class). Paramat Pongsak has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Pongsak
vs
Nemkov

201 cm
18
185
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paramat Pongsak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduradr Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pongsak throws a right and a left that Nemkov avoids nicely.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pongsak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pongsak throws a head kick but Nemkov moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nemkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nemkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nemkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nemkov throws a nice looking combination but Pongsak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pongsak is looking for a counter combo.
Pongsak misses with a wild combination.
Nemkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Pongsak.
Pongsak shoots for a takedown but Nemkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pongsak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pongsak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pongsak throws a head kick that half lands.
Nemkov digs a good hook to Pongsak's body.
Pongsak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nemkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov throws a series of strikes that have Pongsak backpedaling.

Pongsak moves into the clinch successfully.

Nemkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nemkov lands a jab to the head.
Nemkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Pongsak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nemkov's half guard.
Pongsak not doing much here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pongsak decides to stand up.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pongsak should have avoided that one.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pongsak circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Pongsak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nemkov moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pongsak lands a head kick. Nemkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nemkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pongsak is breathing heavily.
Pongsak moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nemkov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nemkov.
Pongsak drops his hands momentarily and Nemkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Pongsak.
Nemkov scores with a punch to the head.
Pongsak takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nemkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nemkov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pongsak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemkov lands with a right hand.
Nemkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nemkov jabs at Pongsak's body.
Nemkov swinging wildly here.
Good exchange - Nemkov coming out on top.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pongsak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nemkov.
As Nemkov looks to move away, Pongsak throws a big counter combo but Nemkov just gets out of the way.
Nemkov jabs at Pongsak's body.
Paramat Pongsak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemkov connects with a jab.
Nemkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nemkov dips to his left and cracks Pongsak with an uppercut!
Nemkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Pongsak lands but Nemkov takes it in his stride.
Nemkov connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nemkov throws an overhand right that lands on Pongsak's shoulder, as Pongsak tries to avoid the shot.
Nemkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nemkov lands with a straight right. Pongsak didn't see that one coming.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Pongsak tries to land a front kick but Nemkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov misses with a body shot.
Nemkov scores with a three punch combo!
Nemkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pongsak manages to break the clinch.
Pongsak connects with a high kick.
Nemkov throws a series of punches but Pongsak avoids them all with ease.
Nemkov lands with a cross.
Nemkov lands with a right hand.
Nemkov lands with an overhand left.
Pongsak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nemkov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pongsak's head backwards.
Nemkov lands a glancing blow to the side of Pongsak's head.
Nemkov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov dominated that round.
That's time! Pongsak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nemkov lands a jab-cross combination.
Pongsak throws a head kick but Nemkov moves out of range.
Pongsak throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Pongsak looks to land a body kick but Nemkov moved away.
Nemkov looks to land a combination. Pongsak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pongsak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pongsak moves away.
Eduradr Nemkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pongsak moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nemkov scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pongsak shoots for a takedown but Nemkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Pongsak closes the distance and clinches.
Nemkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pongsak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemkov avoids the head kick by Pongsak.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pongsak.
Nice straight punches there by Nemkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nemkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pongsak throws a head kick that misses.
Nemkov sizes up Pongsak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Pongsak.
Pongsak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pongsak takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pongsak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pongsak throws a head kick that half lands.
Nemkov lands a jab.
Nemkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nemkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pongsak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nemkov.
Nemkov sizes up Pongsak with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nemkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Nemkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pongsak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Nemkov finds it's way through Pongsak's defenses.
Pongsak tries a head kick but it misses.
Nemkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nemkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Pongsak should have avoided that one.
Nemkov digs a good body shot into Pongsak's ribs.
Pongsak throws a head kick but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Nemkov finds it's way through Pongsak's defenses.
Nemkov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No joy there for Pongsak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nemkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pongsak.
Pongsak drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nemkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov with a jab.
Nemkov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nemkov cracks Pongsak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov connects with a jab.
Nemkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nemkov throws a good cross that connects.
Nemkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pongsak looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nemkov thuds his right hand into Pongsak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nemkov lands a body shot.
Nemkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Pongsak is just out of range.
Pongsak misses with a few strikes there.
Nemkov lands with a nice combination. Pongsak backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Nemkov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pongsak doesn't seem phased though.
Nemkov throws a series of strikes that have Pongsak backpedaling.
Pongsak walks into a jab.
Pongsak moves out of range as Nemkov strikes.
Pongsak throws a big counter combination but Nemkov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Pongsak moves into range and clinches up with Nemkov.
Pongsak scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pongsak breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pongsak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nemkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paramat Pongsak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
Pongsak takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nemkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nemkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nemkov scores with a nice right hand.
Pongsak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pongsak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Nemkov misses.

Pongsak dives in and scores a takedown into Nemkov's guard.
Pongsak is stalling in the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Pongsak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nemkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pongsak.
Nemkov misses with a looping right.
Nemkov misses with a looping left.
A combination from Nemkov does no damage.
Pongsak scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pongsak throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Nemkov's head.
Pongsak tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Pongsak avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pongsak misses with a head kick.
Nemkov blocks a head kick by Pongsak.
Nemkov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nemkov duly obliges.
Pongsak tries to move into range but Nemkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pongsak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nemkov throws out the jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Pongsak was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pongsak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A head kick from Pongsak lands but Nemkov takes it in his stride.
Pongsak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nemkov.
Nemkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pongsak throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nemkov cracks Pongsak with an open hand slap.
Pongsak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nemkov lands a jab to Pongsak's midsection.
Pongsak lands a head kick. Nemkov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Pongsak with that takedown attempt.
Nemkov connects with a looping right hand.
Paramat Pongsak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pongsak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nemkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Pongsak's head.
Pongsak motions for Nemkov to come forward. Pongsak throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pongsak takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Nemkov. Beautiful body shot.
Pongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemkov lands a slapping body shot.
Nemkov scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pongsak lands a head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Nemkov as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Nemkov.
Nemkov moves out of range as Pongsak throws a body kick.
Nemkov moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov stuffs the takedown.
Pongsak moves forwards but Nemkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nemkov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nemkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.

Nemkov tries to keep at a distance but Pongsak has taken the fight into the clinch.

Nemkov breaks the clinch.
Nemkov scores with the left hand. Pongsak knows he should have avoided that one.
Nemkov cracks Pongsak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pongsak takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pongsak has managed to clinch.

Pongsak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nemkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pongsak. Pongsak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pongsak throws a sloppy head kick and Nemkov moves out of range easily.
Nemkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pongsak under the eye.
Nemkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nemkov cracks Pongsak with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pongsak takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nemkov lands with a straight right. Pongsak didn't see that one coming.
A left lands for Nemkov.
Nemkov lands with a hook. Pongsak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nemkov lands a two punch combo.
Nemkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nemkov, as that shot connected.
Pongsak takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pongsak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Pongsak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pongsak moves forwards but Nemkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eduradr Nemkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nemkov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduradr Nemkov!