PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Burdyalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lans Gregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Nikolay Burdyalov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Burdyalov
vs
Gregor

185 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

196 cm
27
220 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Burdyalov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lans Gregor!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Burdyalov misses.
Sloppy strikes from Burdyalov. Those never looked like landing.
Burdyalov misses with a hook. Gregor ducked under it nicely.
Gregor drops his hands momentarily and Burdyalov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burdyalov sizes up Gregor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
Gregor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burdyalov misses with a double jab
and Gregor counters with a nice body shot.
Gregor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burdyalov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gregor's head.

Gregor is rocked!
Nikolay Burdyalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov lands with a shot to the body.
Burdyalov tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burdyalov. Gregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burdyalov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gregor in his tracks.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that Gregor avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Burdyalov misses with a right hand
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burdyalov throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burdyalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gregor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burdyalov shoots for a takedown but Gregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
Burdyalov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov takes a swing at Gregor's ribcage but misses.
Burdyalov thows a body shot but no joy.
Burdyalov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab.
Burdyalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burdyalov tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burdyalov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Burdyalov jabs Gregor right on the nose. Gregor blinks but takes it well.
Gregor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Gregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Burdyalov swings for the body but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Burdyalov misses.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burdyalov is breathing heavily.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burdyalov throws a body punch but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
Burdyalov misses with a shot to the body
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Burdyalov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdyalov throws a lazy right hand but Gregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burdyalov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Burdyalov does no damage.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gregor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov throws a right hand that Gregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregor also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burdyalov misses with a double jab
enabling Gregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Burdyalov thows a body shot but no joy.
Burdyalov lands with a straight right. Gregor didn't see that one coming.
Nikolay Burdyalov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burdyalov misses with a series of wild punches.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that Gregor avoids nicely.
Burdyalov lands a jab to the nose.
Burdyalov lands a really nice looking cross but Gregor seems unphased.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
Burdyalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burdyalov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nikolay Burdyalov is winning the standup battle so far.
Burdyalov misses with a right hand
letting Gregor counter with a right hand.
Burdyalov lands with a right hand.
Burdyalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Burdyalov.
Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab.
Burdyalov misses with a looping right.
Burdyalov misses with a two punch combination.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gregor can do to turn this around?
Burdyalov catches Gregor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burdyalov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gregor moves away.
Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burdyalov misses with a wild body shot.
Burdyalov swinging wildly here.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burdyalov throws a jab when Gregor was well out of range.
Burdyalov just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Burdyalov duly obliges.
Gregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burdyalov darts in looking for a takedown but Gregor gets double underhooks and turns Burdyalov into the cage.
Burdyalov tries to break free but Gregor pushes him back against the cage.

Burdyalov manages to break the clinch.
Burdyalov misses with a left hand
and Gregor counters with a left to the body.
A slow jab from Burdyalov misses its intended target.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Burdyalov swinging wildly here.
Burdyalov misses with a left hand
and Gregor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burdyalov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Burdyalov throws a right hand that Gregor ducks under and follows up with a left that Gregor also avoids with ease.
Burdyalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Burdyalov throws a series of punches but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Burdyalov looks to land a left hand but Gregor moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burdyalov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burdyalov throws a combination that misses
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Burdyalov.
A telegraphed right hand from Burdyalov misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Burdyalov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Burdyalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burdyalov thinking.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gregor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burdyalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burdyalov missing with a left hand there. Gregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burdyalov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Gregor.
Burdyalov misses with the combination.
Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gregor counters with a stiff right hand.
Burdyalov misses with an uppercut
and Gregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Burdyalov misses with a wild combination.
Burdyalov tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burdyalov misses with a hook
and Gregor counters with a left and a right that stings Burdyalov.
Gregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burdyalov rather than just go for the knockout.
Burdyalov misses the jab.
Burdyalov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gregor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregor dodges the punch combination from Burdyalov.
Burdyalov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gregor.
Gregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burdyalov.
Lans Gregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gregor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burdyalov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burdyalov misses with a double jab
and Gregor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Burdyalov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gregor counters with a three punch combo that has Burdyalov backing up. Burdyalov nods at Gregor to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Burdyalov misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Burdyalov. Those never looked like landing.
Gregor slips a straight right by Burdyalov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gregor.
Burdyalov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burdyalov tries to bum rush Gregor with a series of wild strikes but Gregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burdyalov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burdyalov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gregor circles away quickly and effectively.
Burdyalov fails to land with a series of punches.
Gregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burdyalov.
Gregor slips a straight right by Burdyalov.
Burdyalov loads up on a big right hand but Gregor slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Burdyalov.
Nikolay Burdyalov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burdyalov throws the left hand but Gregor avoids the punch easily.
Burdyalov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
No joy there for Burdyalov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burdyalov looks to land a right hand but Gregor moved out of range.
Burdyalov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burdyalov throws a body punch but Gregor moves out of range.
Burdyalov throws a combination that misses
and Gregor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gregor ducks under a wild hook from Burdyalov.
A punch combination from Burdyalov misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gregor slips a jab and a cross from Burdyalov.
Gregor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nikolay Burdyalov.
Well Burdyalov 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Burdyalov!
Nikolay Burdyalov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.