PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 363 p4p, 52 weight class) and Bed Intruder (ranked 319 p4p, 45 weight class). Intruder has chosen Bed Intruder as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lermontov
vs
Intruder

180 cm
25
165 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

178 cm
30
160 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Conviction
KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bed Intruder!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Intruder closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lermontov circles away.
Intruder scores with a sloppy right hand. Lermontov should have avoided that one.
Intruder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good exchange - Lermontov coming out on top.
Intruder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lermontov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Intruder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lermontov connects with a nice looking jab.
Intruder misses with a hook.
Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Intruder.
Lermontov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Intruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a big counter combination but Intruder scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Intruder tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lermontov is able to avoid easily.
Intruder moves into range and connects with a jab.
Intruder connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lermontov checks a leg kick.
Lermontov misses with a series of wild punches.
Intruder misses with a straight right.
Lermontov misses with an uppercut. Intruder saw that one coming.
Intruder wants to slow Lermontov down by chopping away at his legs.
Lermontov is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov moves out of range as Intruder strikes.
Lermontov tries to clinch up.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Intruder's front leg but catches the back leg as Intruder tries to avoid it.

Lermontov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder tries to work over Lermontov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lermontov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Lermontov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intruder.
Lermontov tries to throw a body punch but Intruder avoids it by throwing Lermontov back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lermontov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder has a couple of punches blocked by Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Intruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Intruder's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov scores with a shot to the side of Intruder's head.
Lermontov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder pushes Lermontov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Intruder lands a nice uppercut.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder pushes Lermontov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Lermontov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Intruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Lermontov lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Intruder.
Intruder presses Lermontov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Lermontov.
Intruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
A right hook to the body lands for Intruder.
A hook to the body from Intruder.
Intruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.

Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Intruder.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lermontov seems to have got his legs back now.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder presses Lermontov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov lands with a right to the head.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Intruder misses with a body punch.
Intruder working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Intruder.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Intruder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Intruder stalling in the clinch but Lermontov improves position.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Intruder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Intruder pushes Lermontov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Intruder fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Intruder.
Intruder digs a right hand underneath Lermontov's ribcage. Lermontov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lermontov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Intruder's sensitive parts.

Intruder catches Lermontov napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Lermontov to the canvas!
Lermontov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lermontov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Intruder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Intruder misses with a hook. Lermontov ducked under it nicely.

Lermontov closes the distance and clinches.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike.
Intruder lands an uppercut.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Intruder as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Intruder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lermontov lands an uppercut.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lermontov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Lermontov's head.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bed Intruder seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Intruder gets through Lermontov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
Lermontov gets through Intruder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Intruder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
Intruder tries to throw a body punch but Lermontov avoids it by throwing Intruder back against the cage.
Lermontov misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lermontov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lermontov.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Intruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
A short right from Intruder on the inside.
Lermontov throws a punch but it's blocked by Intruder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lermontov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Intruders head.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder pushes Lermontov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lermontov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intruder or not.
Intruder has Lermontov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lermontov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Intruder lands an uppercut.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Intruder stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Intruder scores with a shoulder strike.
Intruder pushes Lermontov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Intruder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder lands an uppercut.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Intruder as the two fighters clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Intruder - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Intruder.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder lands a nice uppercut.
Lermontov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder struggles to land a body shot inside as Lermontov controls his hands.
Lermontov swings wildly with an uppercut but Intruder uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Intruder digs a right hand underneath Lermontov's ribcage. Lermontov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Intruder has hold of one of Lermontov's legs. Lermontov is fighting the takedown attempt but Intruder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Intruder trying to control the position from guard on top but Lermontov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Intruder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Intruder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lermontov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Intruder off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lermontov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Intruders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bed Intruder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Intruder!
Lermontov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Intruder blocks the low kick.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Intruder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bed Intruder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lermontov throws a poor cross that misses
and Intruder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Lermontov moves into the clinch.
Intruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lermontov prevents a body shot from Intruder.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Intruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Lermontov.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Lermontov misses with the head strike.
Intruder misses with a hook from the clinch.
Intruder blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lermontov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder swings wildly with an uppercut but Lermontov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov throws a head punch that misses.
Intruder doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Intruder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lermontov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Intruder blocking some punches.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Lermontov misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Intruder.
A left hand lands to the body for Intruder.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Lermontov.
Intruder lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intruder blocks a body shot from Lermontov.
Lermontov stops a takedown attempt from Intruder.
A short uppercut from Intruder.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Intruder lands with a short shot to the head.
Lermontov lands a left hand.
Lermontov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Intruder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Intruder.
Lermontov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Intruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Intruder throws a head punch that misses.
Lermontov lands with a short shot to the head.
Lermontov working aggressively here.
Lermontov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Intruder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Lermontov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Intruder misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intruder lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lermontov.
Lermontov tries to work over Intruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lermontov misses with a punch on the inside.
Intruder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lermontov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Bed Intruder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Intruder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lermontov's elbow.
Lermontov presses Intruder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Intruder.
Lermontov lands a hook that snaps the head of Intruder backwards.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Fiyero Lermontov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Intruder lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intruder working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Intruder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Intruder blocks an uppercut.
Lermontov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lermontov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Intruder working aggressively here.
Intruder lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
Intruder scores with a shot to the side of Lermontov's head.
Intruder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A body shot lands from Intruder.
Lermontov has a couple of punches blocked by Intruder.
Intruder lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lermontov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lermontov fails to land.
Intruder working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bed Intruder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Intruder 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bed Intruder!
In his post fight interview, Bed Intruder started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.