PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Backman (ranked 3164 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Edmund Shklyarskiy (ranked 331 p4p, 340 weight class). George Backman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edmund Shklyarskiy's chin.

Backman
vs
Shklyarskiy

180 cm
30
145
5 - 8 - 0

172 cm
24
135
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edmund Shklyarskiy!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shklyarskiy throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
Shklyarskiy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shklyarskiy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shklyarskiy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shklyarskiy throws a series of punches but Backman moves out of range.
Shklyarskiy lands a jab.
Backman scoring well with a low kick there.
Shklyarskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shklyarskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Backman.
Shklyarskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Shklyarskiy.
Shklyarskiy swings widly with a right hand
and Backman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Backman lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shklyarskiy throws a right hand that Backman ducks under and follows up with a left that Backman also avoids with ease.
Shklyarskiy loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
It looked like Backman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shklyarskiy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Backman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shklyarskiy misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shklyarskiy thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shklyarskiy missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shklyarskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Backman.
The fighters circling - Shklyarskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Backman.
The fighters circling - Backman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Backman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shklyarskiy throws out the jab.
Shklyarskiy drops his hands momentarily and Backman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Backman lands a glancing blow to the side of Shklyarskiy's head.
Shklyarskiy throws a shot from downtown. Backman moves away and avoids it.
Backman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shklyarskiy 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.
Shklyarskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Backman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Backman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Backman.
Backman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shklyarskiy connects with the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman connects with a crisp jab.
Shklyarskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Backman takes one to the side of the head.
Shklyarskiy takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Backman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shklyarskiy misses with a hook. Backman ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Backman misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Backman!
Shklyarskiy needs to keep his hands up - Backman had a free shot at his head there.

Shklyarskiy is rocked!
Shklyarskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Backman doesn't seem bothered though.
Shklyarskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Backman finish him?
Backman closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shklyarskiy out cold! Shklyarskiy corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). George Backman!
A relieved looking George Backman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.