PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kourdakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adriana Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kourdakov comes to the cage accompanied by Sonata Arctica - San Sebastian. Lima comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne - Drop The World ft. Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kourdakov
vs
Lima

165 cm
26
141 lbs
11 - 4 - 1

178 cm
27
140 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Kourdakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adriana Lima!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lima shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lima was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kourdakov holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Lima tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lima won't let Kourdakov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kourdakov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Lima wants to finish this one by submission but Kourdakov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lima.

Lima working for a submission but Kourdakov is keeping him at bay.
Kourdakov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lima tries to control but Kourdakov wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov really wants to buck Lima off and get back to his feet.
Kourdakov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lima.
Kourdakov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Lima's lack of action.

Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kourdakov tries to kick Lima off but Lima keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lima wants to take a breather but Kourdakov is having none of it.
Kourdakov is trying to stand up here but Lima is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lima is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.

Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

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

Kourdakov has one foot on Lima's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov swings for the body but Lima moves out of range.
Lima shoots in for a takedown but Kourdakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lima changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kourdakov tries to avoid it but Lima manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kourdakov to the ground. Kourdakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lima.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Lima looks gassed!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kourdakov.

Lima shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kourdakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kourdakov wants to get back to his feet.

Kourdakov sneaks out the side door and pushes Lima away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kourdakov is fending him off so far but Lima persists. Nope, Kourdakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Kourdakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kourdakov catches Lima right on the button with a cross.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kourdakov sprawls well. Kourdakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Kourdakov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kourdakov. Kourdakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kourdakov lands a high kick!

Kourdakov pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.

Kourdakov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lima is trying to keep an underhook but Kourdakov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kourdakov is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Kourdakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kourdakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Kourdakov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kourdakov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima wants to get back to full guard but Kourdakov has mounted him!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov is landing with some decent strikes but Lima is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kourdakov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kourdakov digs a good body shot into Lima's ribs.
Kourdakov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Kourdakov thumps Lima with a low kick.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kourdakov.
Kourdakov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kourdakov connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lima.
Kourdakov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov jabs at Lima's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lima with a poor takedown
and Kourdakov counters with a thumping low kick.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Kourdakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kourdakov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lima is breathing heavily.
Kourdakov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kourdakov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kourdakov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kourdakov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lima is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kourdakov throws a good cross that connects.
Lima misses with a takedown attempt
and Lima takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kourdakov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Kourdakov pushes Lima up against the cage in a clinch.

Kourdakov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lima is trying to keep an underhook but Kourdakov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lima on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kourdakov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lima with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kourdakov trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Kourdakov is working hard here to advance position.
Kourdakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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!
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Kourdakov working Lima over with strikes.
Sergei Kourdakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov is keen to just control but Lima is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Kourdakov there.
Kourdakov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kourdakov works his way into side control.
Lima on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kourdakov lands a few punches from side control.
Kourdakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kourdakov trying to control the position but Lima is working away.

Kourdakov stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kourdakov has Lima up against the cage in a clinch.
Lima goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kourdakov prevents it.

Kourdakov has hold of one of Lima's legs. Lima is fighting the takedown attempt but Kourdakov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lima looking to control.

Kourdakov stands up and waves to Lima to follow him.
Kourdakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lima dives in and grabs Kourdakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
Kourdakov thuds a left hand into Lima's body.
Kourdakov misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Kourdakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lima was well out of range. Poor timing from Kourdakov.
Lima dives in and grabs Kourdakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's head and hops out.
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!
A punch lands to the side of Lima 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Kourdakov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kourdakov cracks the inside of Lima's front leg.
Kourdakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kourdakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lima can do to turn this around?
Kourdakov connects with a body shot.
Kourdakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kourdakov, right into the meat.
Kourdakov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kourdakov. That's going to slow Lima down.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adriana Lima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kourdakov.
Kourdakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Kourdakov instigates a clinch.

Kourdakov has hold of one of Lima's legs. Lima is fighting the takedown attempt but Kourdakov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kourdakov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kourdakov cracks a nice hook into Lima's ribs.

Kourdakov instigates a clinch.
Kourdakov lands with a right to the head.
Kourdakov lands a hook to the side of the head.

Kourdakov tightens his grip and picks Lima up, before dumping him to the ground. Lima manages to land in guard.
Kourdakov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kourdakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kourdakov is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Kourdakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lima gets back to full guard.
Kourdakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kourdakov trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Kourdakov passes Lima's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lima takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Kourdakov from controlling successfully.

Lima has his foot on Kourdakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kourdakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Kourdakov pushes down on Lima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kourdakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kourdakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kourdakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lima wants to improve his position but Kourdakov is controlling well.
Lima is in trouble now - Kourdakov has advanced to mount!
Sergei Kourdakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Kourdakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kourdakov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lima wants to hold on but Kourdakov pushes him away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sergei Kourdakov.
Lima takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A punch combination from Kourdakov misses.
Lima takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Lima or perhaps it was just good defense by Kourdakov which made him look bad.
Adriana Lima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lima shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kourdakov but Kourdakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A good leg kick by Kourdakov.
Kourdakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kourdakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sergei Kourdakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that half lands.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Kourdakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adriana Lima.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kourdakov lands with a hook. Lima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice takedown defense from Kourdakov. No joy for Lima on that attempt.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lima takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sergei Kourdakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lima takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kourdakov throws a head kick that Lima semi-blocks.
Lima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kourdakov.
Lima takes one on the button.
Lima takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kourdakov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kourdakov lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kourdakov scores with a leg kick.
Kourdakov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lima shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kourdakov sprawls well. Kourdakov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lima gets slowly back to his feet.
Kourdakov throws a leg kick which misses Lima's front leg but catches the back leg as Lima tries to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Kourdakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kourdakov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:26
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Kourdakov!