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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vova Klimov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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173 cm
28
203 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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181 cm
25
200 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov! The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Some wild striking there from Klimov.
Nemkov fails with the takedown and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand. Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Nemkov moves away and avoids it. Nemkov takes a swing at Klimov's ribcage but misses. Nemkov slips a jab from Klimov. Klimov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Klimov scores with a hook. Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nemkov moves out of range of the strikes. Klimov is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klimov. Nemkov misses with a body shot
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand. Klimov throws a hook but Nemkov avoids it easily. Nemkov throws a half hearted mid kick. Nice defenses there by Klimov. Klimov misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely. A big right from Klimov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nemkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Nemkov is looking for a counter combo. Nemkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klimov is fending him off so far but Nemkov persists. Nope, Klimov circles away and we're back to standing. Jab by Klimov. Klimov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nemkov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Nemkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Nemkov throws a right hand that misses
and Klimov counters with a lovely straight right hand! Nemkov shoots in but Klimov avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nemkov gets a takedown into half guard. Klimov tries to kick Nemkov off in order to stand up. Nemkov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Klimov is trying to control Nemkov's posture but Nemkov avoids it. Klimov defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nemkov tries for a kimura but Klimov is defending well. Klimov is looking for a sweep. Klimov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Nemkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Nemkov ducks right into an uppercut from Klimov. Nemkov staying out of range there. Klimov moves out of range as Nemkov throws a body kick.
Nemkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klimov back to the cage. Nemkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nemkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. As Nemkov backs off Klimov throws a huge counter combo but Nemkov manages to avoid it all. Nemkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klimov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nemkov is in Klimov's guard. Nemkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klimov is keeping the position for now. Nemkov wants to control from the top but Klimov keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nemkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Klimov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nemkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Nemkov looking for a guillotine here but Klimov defends easily.
Klimov controlling from the top position. Nemkov has control of Klimov's left arm, preventing Klimov from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Klimov trying to control but Nemkov is working from the bottom. Nemkov keeping full guard, as Klimov tries to pass. Klimov gets to his feet. Nemkov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Vova Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nemkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A combination from Nemkov does no damage. Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klimov 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 swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klimov lands with a good body shot. Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Nemkov staying out of range there. Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand. Klimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vova Klimov dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nemkov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Klimov tries to avoid it but Nemkov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Klimov to the ground. Klimov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Klimov dodges the punch combination from Nemkov.
Klimov with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nemkov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Klimov loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch. Klimov lands with a good body shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Klimov misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Nemkov misses the target. Nemkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Klimov! But no joy. Nemkov connects with a body shot that sends Klimov's belly button to the back. Nice sprawl there from Klimov as Nemkov shoots in. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Klimov blocks a head kick by Nemkov.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Klimov. Nemkov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Klimov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nemkov counters with a two punch combo. Vova Klimov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Klimov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Nemkov misses with a head kick.
Klimov forces Nemkov back against the cage and clinches. Klimov lands an elbow just above Nemkov 's eye. Klimov misses with a body punch.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it. Klimov wants to get back to striking at distance but Nemkov won't allow it.
Klimov lands a nice uppercut. Klimov working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nemkov is trying to drag Klimov to the mat but Klimov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Klimov lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nemkov is looking to take this one to the mat. Klimov breaks the clinch.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well. Klimov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Nemkov throws a right and a left that Klimov avoids nicely. Nemkov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Nemkov is countered with a crisp right hand from Klimov that sends him to the canvas! Klimov follows him to the mat into side control.
Nemkov is rocked! Klimov stands up. Oh Nemkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Klimov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Nemkov's defenses. It connects perfectly with Nemkov's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vova Klimov! Vova Klimov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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