PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Klebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klebanov comes to the cage accompanied by Your Worst Nightmare. Destruction has chosen Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour as his entrance music. Dick Destruction will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Klebanov
vs
Destruction

168 cm
23
166 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

179 cm
23
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Klebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Destruction.
Klebanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Destruction.
Destruction tries to clinch but Klebanov is having none of it.
Klebanov misses with a takedown attempt - Destruction sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destruction throws a leg kick which misses Klebanov's front leg but catches the back leg as Klebanov tries to avoid it.
Destruction lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Klebanov at a distance.
Klebanov shoots in and drives through. Destruction sprawls well.
Destruction scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Klebanov keeps the fight on the outside.
Destruction moves in looking to clinch but Klebanov pushes him off.
Klebanov throws out a leg kick but Destruction moves out of range and Klebanov only half commits.
Destruction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab lands there for Destruction.
Destruction lands with a kick to the temple. Klebanov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Destruction misses with an uppercut.
Destruction attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Destruction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klebanov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klebanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Klebanov moves out of range of the body kick.
Destruction thows a body shot but no joy.
Destruction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Destruction throws a head kick that half lands.
Klebanov shoots in but Destruction avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction doesn't manage to clinch there - Klebanov circles away.
Klebanov tries for a takedown but Destruction sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destruction bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Klebanov's head backwards.
Destruction throws a nice inside leg kick.
Klebanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction wants to clinch up but Klebanov keeps it at a distance.
Destruction misses with a hook.
Destruction lands an overhand right.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klebanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klebanov dodges the punch combination from Destruction.
Destruction takes a swing at Klebanov's ribcage but misses.
Klebanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destruction's waist but Destruction gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klebanov off to one side.
Klebanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klebanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destruction as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Destruction misses the target.
Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klebanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Destruction has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Destruction scores with a one two! Klebanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Klebanov looks for a takedown but Destruction sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Destruction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Destruction misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Destruction rushes Klebanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Destruction.

It looks like Evgeni Klebanov has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Destruction lands a knee to the head.

Destruction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destruction keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Destruction scores with a push kick.
Destruction misses with the combination.
Klebanov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Destruction is out of range.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destruction but Destruction pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Destruction rushes Klebanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Destruction trying to land knees to the body.

Destruction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.

Klebanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Destruction!
Destruction tries to hold on but Klebanov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Klebanov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Destruction because Klebanov loaded up on that one.
Klebanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Klebanov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Destruction slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Destruction keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klebanov prevents Destruction from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klebanov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Klebanov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Klebanov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Klebanov throws a strike but Destruction avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Klebanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Destruction is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destruction utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klebanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Destruction working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klebanov.
Klebanov wants to control from the top but Destruction keeps moving.
Klebanov throwing strikes but missing.
Destruction looking for a sweep. Not yet Destruction, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destruction misses with a hook. Klebanov ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Klebanov misses
and Destruction counters with a thumping low kick.
Destruction digs a good hook to Klebanov's body.
Klebanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destruction sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Klebanov moves out of range easily.
Klebanov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Destruction connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Destruction ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destruction checks a leg kick.
Destruction lands with a good body shot.
Klebanov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Klebanov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Destruction misses with a wild combination.
Klebanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Klebanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destruction throws a head kick but Klebanov moves out of range.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Klebanov slips a jab and a cross from Destruction.
Destruction looks to score with a jab to the body but Klebanov is just out of range.
Destruction scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Destruction is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klebanov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Destruction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction lands with a thumping leg kick.
Destruction leaves Klebanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction cracks Klebanov with an open hand slap.
Destruction swinging wildly here.
A combination from Destruction does no damage.
Destruction catches Klebanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destruction sprawls well. Destruction wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Klebanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Destruction thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klebanov if he has to take too many more of those.
Klebanov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destruction turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destruction lands a lovely overhand right.

Destruction gets caught flat footed, as Klebanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Destruction controlling the position.
Let's hope that Destruction has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Destruction trying to control the position.
Destruction wants to sweep here but Klebanov controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov throws a strike but Destruction rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Destruction wants to control from the top but Klebanov keeps moving.
Klebanov is trying to keep Destruction in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destruction trying to control but Klebanov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Destruction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evgeni Klebanov's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Destruction tries to clinch there but Klebanov circles away.
Destruction tries to clinch but Klebanov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destruction. Klebanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Destruction looks to land a combination. Klebanov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Klebanov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Klebanov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Destruction parries the strikes from Klebanov easily there. Klebanov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Destruction to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klebanov working away.
Klebanov throws an elbow but Destruction slips to the side and avoids it well.
Destruction takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Klebanov wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Destruction's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Destruction manages to work his way to half guard, despite Klebanov's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destruction avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Klebanov.
Destruction trying to hold on to Klebanov's head to control him but Klebanov postures up.
Destruction tries to roll over but Klebanov keeps him under control.
Klebanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Destruction is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Destruction trying to control here.
Klebanov wants to take a breather but Destruction is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Destruction desperately trying to maintain half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destruction wants to clinch up but Klebanov keeps it at a distance.
Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Klebanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Klebanov moves out of range as Destruction throws a body kick.
Destruction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Destruction lands a jab-cross combination.
Destruction looks to land a right hand but Klebanov moved out of range.
Klebanov has a takedown stuffed.
Klebanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Destruction connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destruction looks to throw the jab but Klebanov is out of range.
Klebanov misses with a low kick.

Klebanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Destruction is trying to defend but Klebanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Klebanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Klebanov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Destruction trying to hold on to Klebanov's head to control him but Klebanov postures up.
Klebanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klebanov throwing shots but Destruction is blocking nicely.
Destruction has his hands clasped together around Klebanov's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klebanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Klebanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Destruction as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Klebanov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evgeni Klebanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Klebanov. That did some damage!
Klebanov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destruction as he jumps to the side.
Klebanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evgeni Klebanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klebanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Destruction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Destruction 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Destruction!