PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramazan Abdulkerimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Veremko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maksim Veremko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Abdulkerimov
vs
Veremko

188 cm
24
250 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

194 cm
29
237 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramazan Abdulkerimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Veremko!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdulkerimov throws a right and a left that Veremko avoids nicely.

Abdulkerimov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Veremko to the ground. Abdulkerimov is now in Veremko's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abdulkerimov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Veremko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Veremko wants to stand but Abdulkerimov is controlling the position.
Veremko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Abdulkerimov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abdulkerimov wants to control from the top but Veremko keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ramazan Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov fails to land with a series of punches.

Abdulkerimov gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Abdulkerimov is working for a kimura but Veremko is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov working Veremko over with strikes.
Veremko wants to get back to his feet.
Veremko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov is just content to waste time from the top position. Veremko takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Abdulkerimov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Veremko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Abdulkerimov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abdulkerimov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abdulkerimov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Abdulkerimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abdulkerimov connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abdulkerimov is looking to work some ground and pound but Veremko has wrist control.

Abdulkerimov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Veremko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abdulkerimov, into his guard.
Veremko tries to stand but Abdulkerimov is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veremko stops Abdulkerimov from standing up.
Veremko preventing the sweep.
Veremko wants to get up but he can't break Abdulkerimov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Abdulkerimov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Veremko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Veremko wants to get up but he can't break Abdulkerimov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Veremko won't allow Abdulkerimov to get back to his feet.
Abdulkerimov is breathing heavily.
Abdulkerimov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veremko wants to stand but Abdulkerimov is controlling his posture from full guard.

Veremko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Veremko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdulkerimov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Abdulkerimov gets a double leg takedown into Veremko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veremko wants to stand but Abdulkerimov is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Veremko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov working some strikes from top position.
Abdulkerimov won't allow Veremko to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramazan Abdulkerimov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Abdulkerimov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Veremko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdulkerimov.
Abdulkerimov prevents Veremko from standing back up.
Ramazan Abdulkerimov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abdulkerimov is pressing down on Veremko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Veremko is holding on for now.
Veremko wants to get back to his feet.

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

Abdulkerimov is working for a submission of some sort.
Abdulkerimov prevents Veremko from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdulkerimov trying to control from half guard but Veremko is working away.
Veremko pushes Abdulkerimov off but Abdulkerimov dives into side control.
Abdulkerimov lands a nice forearm strike.

Abdulkerimov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdulkerimov working the ground and pound.
Veremko defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdulkerimov working the head and body with strikes.
Veremko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Abdulkerimov.
Veremko is trying to buck Abdulkerimov off.
Abdulkerimov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Veremko is trying to buck Abdulkerimov off.
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!
Abdulkerimov is looking to take a break and control but Veremko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abdulkerimov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veremko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veremko is trying to get back to his feet.

Abdulkerimov is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Veremko looks calm but he's in trouble here. Abdulkerimov gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Veremko is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Abdulkerimov lets go of the hold and Veremko can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramazan Abdulkerimov!