PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Fernstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and valdirmor kiklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fernstrom
vs
kiklov

185 cm
18
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Fernstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, valdirmor kiklov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernstrom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kiklov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kiklov slips a jab and a cross from Fernstrom.

kiklov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fernstrom's half guard.
kiklov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
kiklov throwing shots but Fernstrom is blocking nicely.
kiklov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernstrom's head.
kiklov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fernstrom taking some punishment here, with kiklov in his half guard.
kiklov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
kiklov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fernstrom's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov prevents Fernstrom from standing back up.
kiklov winds up and cracks Fernstrom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
kiklov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fernstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fernstrom tries to get out of the position.
kiklov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
kiklov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fernstrom looks like he's trying to stand up.
kiklov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
kiklov looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kiklov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kiklov dodges the punch combination from Fernstrom.
kiklov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fernstrom.
Fernstrom lands a jab to the head.
kiklov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fernstrom throws a nice looking combination but kiklov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kiklov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fernstrom circles away.

kiklov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
kiklov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fernstrom defending well though.
Fernstrom is trying to stand back up but kiklov is controlling him
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Fernstrom has one foot on kiklov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Fernstrom.

kiklov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernstrom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom is trying to stand back up but kiklov is controlling him
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov thows a huge punch but Fernstrom dodges it nicely.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
kiklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernstrom is trying to stand.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Some bone on bone action there as kiklov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fernstrom sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fernstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but kiklov is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

valdirmor kiklov dominated that round.
That's time! Fernstrom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
kiklov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The strikes coming from kiklov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fernstrom takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fernstrom wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
kiklov grinds an elbow into Fernstrom's temple.
kiklov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
kiklov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fernstrom is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, kiklov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
kiklov working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fernstrom wants to get back to his feet.
kiklov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
kiklov is trying to ground and pound but Fernstrom uses the momentary lack of control by kiklov to regain half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernstrom throws a leg kick but kiklov moved away.
Fernstrom fails to land with a series of punches.
Fernstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

kiklov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fernstrom's guard.
kiklov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.
kiklov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
kiklov throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as kiklov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
kiklov thows a big elbow that misses.
valdirmor kiklov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.
kiklov throwing strikes from guard but Fernstrom blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fernstrom swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

kiklov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fernstrom!
kiklov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fernstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kiklov on the ground.
kiklov with a couple of short strikes.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.
kiklov punching from mount but Fernstrom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kiklov misses with a head shot.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.
kiklov throws some wild stikes that Fernstrom manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kiklov unloads with some shots from mount but Fernstrom bucks and avoids them well.
Fernstrom is trying to stand up.
kiklov lands a nice shot to the head.
kiklov lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, kiklov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
kiklov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fernstrom can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kiklov lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernstrom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by kiklov.
kiklov throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

valdirmor kiklov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

kiklov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Fernstrom as he connects with a hook.
Fernstrom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kiklov.

Excellent takedown into side control there by kiklov.
Fernstrom is trying to get back to his feet.
Fernstrom taking a bit of punishment here - kiklov scoring with strikes.
kiklov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
kiklov throws a strike aimed at the side of Fernstrom's head but Fernstrom avoids it well.
kiklov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fernstrom is avoiding damage well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
kiklov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kiklov in side control, throwing shots but Fernstrom defends.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fernstrom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Fernstrom gets caught flat footed, as kiklov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kiklov with a flurry of punches that miss.
kiklov landing with the ground and pound.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
kiklov postures up in Fernstrom's guard and throws a big left but Fernstrom blocks it.
kiklov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kiklov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernstrom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kiklov.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kiklov dives in and grabs Fernstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fernstrom pushes down on kiklov's head and hops out.
Fernstrom closes the distance and lands a one-two.

kiklov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Fernstrom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
kiklov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fernstrom is working to avoid the ground and pound but kiklov connects with a decent elbow.
Fernstrom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but kiklov is controlling him well.
Fernstrom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
kiklov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fernstrom to see if he's OK.
Fernstrom parries the strikes from kiklov easily there. kiklov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fernstrom to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernstrom dodges the ground and pound from kiklov.
kiklov throwing strikes but Fernstrom manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
kiklov is pushing Fernstrom's head away, looking to escape. Fernstrom manages to hold on to the position though.
kiklov parries the strikes from Fernstrom easily there. Fernstrom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable kiklov to escape.
Fernstrom tries to stand but kiklov controls the position and pulls Fernstrom into his guard.

kiklov pushes Fernstrom off and gets back to his feet.
Fernstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

kiklov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fernstrom was covering up waiting for the punch and kiklov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fernstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
kiklov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fernstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
kiklov thows a big elbow that misses.
Martin Fernstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernstrom wants to stand up but kiklov is controlling him.
kiklov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
valdirmor kiklov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got kiklov 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... valdirmor kiklov!