PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Nokurblokoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montee Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladamir Nokurblokoff could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Montee Lewis's chin.

Nokurblokoff
vs
Lewis

179 cm
25
285 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladamir Nokurblokoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Montee Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nokurblokoff closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis wants to control but Nokurblokoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nokurblokoff is just content to waste time from the top position. Lewis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lewis wants to stand and escape but Nokurblokoff is having none of it.
Nokurblokoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Nokurblokoff might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nokurblokoff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nokurblokoff knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lewis on the ground.
Nokurblokoff advances to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nokurblokoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nokurblokoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

It looks like Montee Lewis has been cut.
Lewis is looking for a sweep. Nokurblokoff is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nokurblokoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lewis is trying to stand up here but Nokurblokoff is controlling him well.
Nokurblokoff is taking a breather. Lewis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nokurblokoff wants to pass the guard but Lewis is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to hold on to Nokurblokoff's head to control him but Nokurblokoff postures up.
Nokurblokoff is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Nokurblokoff is working hard here to advance position.
Lewis trying to control but Nokurblokoff postures up.
Nokurblokoff working over Lewis with some ground and pound. Lewis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nokurblokoff throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Nokurblokoff wants to advance to full mount but Lewis doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokurblokoff throws a big elbow that misses.
Lewis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nokurblokoff throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nokurblokoff.
Nokurblokoff looking to pass the guard.
Nokurblokoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokurblokoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis wants to stand but Nokurblokoff is controlling the position.
Nokurblokoff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lewis is trying to control the position but Nokurblokoff postures up.
Nokurblokoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with an uppercut.

Nokurblokoff moves into the clinch.
Nokurblokoff holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Nokurblokoff has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lewis regains guard immediately.
Nokurblokoff stands up over Lewis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Nokurblokoff looking to sit in guard and control but Lewis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis working some strikes from top position.
Lewis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lewis trying to control but Nokurblokoff is working from the bottom.
Nokurblokoff controls Lewis momentarily but Lewis frees himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nokurblokoff keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Nokurblokoff's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nokurblokoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lewis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Nokurblokoff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nokurblokoff is breathing heavily.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nokurblokoff stalls.
Lewis is trying to push Nokurblokoff away but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis tries to break free but Nokurblokoff pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nokurblokoff is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladamir Nokurblokoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Nokurblokoff has the dominant position.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nokurblokoff is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nokurblokoff blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Nokurblokoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Nokurblokoff trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nokurblokoff into the cage.
Nokurblokoff keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lewis's efforts to push away.
Lewis stops a takedown attempt from Nokurblokoff.
Nokurblokoff looking to stall.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nokurblokoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis tries to break free but Nokurblokoff pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Nokurblokoff has the dominant position.
Nokurblokoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lewis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nokurblokoff has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nokurblokoff wants to stall.
Maybe Nokurblokoff would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Nokurblokoff is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis can't break the clinch.
Nokurblokoff has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lewis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lewis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage.
Nokurblokoff wants a takedown but no success here.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Nokurblokoff has double underhooks.
Lewis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lewis is looking to control Nokurblokoff's arms but Nokurblokoff gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Lewis is trying to push Nokurblokoff away but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis tries to break free but Nokurblokoff pushes him back against the cage.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Nokurblokoff's takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to break free.
Lewis tries to break free but Nokurblokoff pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Nokurblokoff avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis gets underhooks to prevent Nokurblokoff's takedown attempt.
Lewis is trying to push Nokurblokoff away but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Nokurblokoff.
Nokurblokoff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lewis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nokurblokoff as Lewis tries to tie him up.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lewis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis prevents the takedown attempt.
Lewis is looking to break free of the clinch but Nokurblokoff has double underhooks.
Lewis is trying to force a seperation but Nokurblokoff has the dominant position.
Lewis wants to break free but Nokurblokoff has control.
Lewis is trying to break the clinch but Nokurblokoff has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nokurblokoff stalling in the clinch but Lewis improves position.
Lewis tries to break the clinch but Nokurblokoff is controlling the position.
Nokurblokoff blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis wants to get back to striking at distance but Nokurblokoff won't allow it.
Nokurblokoff blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladamir Nokurblokoff showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nokurblokoff has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vladamir Nokurblokoff!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Vladamir Nokurblokoff!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Vladamir Nokurblokoff!

Vladamir Nokurblokoff wins by unanimous decision!