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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemkov has chosen eRa - enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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173 cm
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200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nemkov darts in and clinches Klimov up against the cage.
Nemkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nemkov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Nemkov's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nemkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klimov tries to circle away but Nemkov has him pinned against the cage.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Nemkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nemkov.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Nemkov back against the cage.
Klimov looking to slow down the pace here.
Klimov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nemkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klimov to the mat. Klimov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov stopping the sweep attempt from Klimov.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nemkov manages to pass to side control.
Klimov wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klimov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov is controlling the pace.
Klimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klimov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nemkov is trying to control. Klimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nemkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nemkov seems to be working for a kimura but Klimov defends the submission attempt.
Nemkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Nemkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Klimov is positioning himself well to prevent Nemkov advancing to mount.
Klimov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.
Nemkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Klimov trying to hold on to Nemkov's head to control him but Nemkov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nemkov lands a nice short elbow.
Klimov trying to control here.
Nemkov thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nemkov connects with a nice short shot to Klimov's temple.
Klimov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Klimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nemkov postures up and lands a big shot to Klimov's brow.
Klimov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nemkov is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Klimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Klimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nemkov.
Klimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.
Nemkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nemkov working over Klimov with some ground and pound. Klimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemkov is controlling the pace.
Nemkov prevents Klimov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov dominated that round.
That's time! Klimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.
Nemkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nemkov is putting a hurting on Klimov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Klimov pushes Nemkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nemkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but Nemkov is dominant here and he's now got Klimov's back!
What can Klimov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Klimov covers up after that shot from Nemkov.
Klimov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Klimov avoids the strikes from Nemkov.
Klimov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Nemkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov is trying to remain composed but Nemkov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Nemkov working for the choke.
Klimov is trying to stand back up.
Nemkov is working the ground and pound. Can Klimov escape?
Nemkov landing with strikes.
Nemkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klimov is trying to get back to his feet but Nemkov has full control of the position and if anything, Klimov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Klimov trying to control the action but Nemkov just sinks the hooks in.
Nemkov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Nemkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nemkov scores with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Klimov fending off the submission attempt from Nemkov.
Klimov tries to escape the position.
Nemkov is trying to stick to Klimov's back but Klimov is turning into Nemkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nemkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klimov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nemkov is proving hard to escape from.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to keep a closed guard but Klimov is proving a slippery customer.
Klimov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
Oleg Nemkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klimov slips nicely into half guard.
Klimov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klimov controlling the action here.
Nemkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimov wants to stand but Nemkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Klimov won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Nemkov 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!
Nemkov shoots in but Klimov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klimov tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nemkov moves into the clinch.
Klimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nemkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
A short body shot lands from Nemkov as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov lands a left hand.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nemkov pushes Klimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nemkov - that landed with a thud.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nemkov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Nemkov successfully pulls guard.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Klimov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Klimov from controlling successfully.
Klimov wants to stand but Nemkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Klimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klimov has managed to get both his arms back between Nemkov's legs - danger averted.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Klimov looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klimov's guard.
Klimov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nemkov stops Klimov from standing up.
Nemkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov throws a strike but Klimov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Klimov won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here.
Klimov content to stall in guard here.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Klimov from controlling successfully.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov controlling the position.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nemkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klimov stopping the sweep attempt from Nemkov.
Klimov is looking to stand up but Nemkov won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Nemkov is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Oleg Nemkov just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nemkov dives in and scores a takedown into Klimov's guard.
Klimov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov passes Klimov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nemkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nemkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nemkov in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Nemkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Klimov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nemkov manages to pass to mount!
Nemkov cracks Klimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klimov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nemkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Klimov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nemkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Klimov tries to hold on but Nemkov pushes him away.
Klimov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov working Klimov over with strikes.
Nemkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nemkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klimov wants to get back to full guard.
Nemkov prevents Klimov from standing back up.
Nemkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Nemkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klimov pushes Nemkov off looking to stand but Nemkov dives back in and keeps control.
Nemkov slips a nice elbow through Klimov's hands, connecting with Klimov's forehead.
Nemkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nemkov works his way into full mount!
Nemkov unloading with bombs!
Nemkov is landing with some decent strikes but Klimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Nemkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is landing with some decent strikes but Klimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Klimov is looking to get to half guard.
Nemkov raining down shots from the mount!
Klimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nemkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Klimov is rocked!
Nemkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Klimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemkov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Klimov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nemkov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov is the new middleweight champion!
Oleg Nemkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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