PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spong has chosen Can't be touched as his entrance music. Tyrone Spong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nemkov
vs
Spong

173 cm
23
202 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Spong.
Spong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Spong. That snapped Nemkov's head back.
Spong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Spong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov throws a low kick but Spong moves out of range easily.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Spong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spong throws a body shot but no joy.
Spong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nemkov moves out of range as Spong strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Nemkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Spong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nemkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nemkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov misses with an uppercut.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Nemkov's belly button to the back.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Spong misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.
Spong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Spong swings for the body but Nemkov moves out of range.

Nemkov gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Nemkov stalls from top position.

Spong explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nemkov misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Nemkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spong's guard.
Spong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Spong pushes Nemkov off and gets back to his feet.
Spong scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong throws a body punch but Nemkov moves out of range.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Nemkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spong.
Nemkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spong circles away quickly and effectively.
Nemkov throws a leg kick which misses Spong's front leg but catches the back leg as Spong tries to avoid it.
Spong cracks Nemkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nemkov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
Spong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nemkov throws a body punch but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov takes one to the chin there.
Nemkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong looks to land a combination but Nemkov avoids it well.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Spong to counter with a crisp jab.
Nemkov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Nemkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov tries to bum rush Spong with a series of wild strikes but Spong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spong lands with a nice body punch.
Spong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nemkov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Spong misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Nemkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spong checks it well.
Spong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Nemkov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Spong sneaks out the side door and pushes Nemkov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Spong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong misses with a body shot.

Nemkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nemkov is in Spong's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong wants to stand up but Nemkov is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nemkov stops Spong from standing up.
Spong keeping full guard, as Nemkov tries to pass.
Spong wants to stand but Nemkov is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nemkov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spong tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely.
Spong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nemkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spong's sensitive parts.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Spong's head but Spong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Spong.
Nemkov shoots in looking for a takedown. Spong tries to sprawl out of it but Nemkov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spong throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Spong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good shot there by Spong.
Nemkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nemkov shoots for a double leg takedown but Spong sprawls well. He's pushed Nemkov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nemkov with a hook.
Nemkov misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Nemkov swings for the body but Spong moves out of range.
Spong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nemkov at a distance.
Nemkov works over Spong's head and body with a nice combination.
Spong scores with a jab.
Spong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A good leg kick by Nemkov.
Nemkov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Nemkov scores with a takedown into Spong's guard.

Spong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tyrone Spong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Nemkov looks for a takedown but Spong sprawls well.
Spong throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spong tries to bum rush Nemkov with a series of wild strikes but Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyrone Spong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Spong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
Nemkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov takes a swing at Spong's ribcage but misses.
Nemkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nemkov ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nemkov. Spong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Spong avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Spong. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Spong as Nemkov shoots in.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spong.
A telegraphed right hand from Spong misses the target.
Spong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though.

Nemkov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spong is trying to stand up here but Nemkov is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nemkov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Spong working aggressively here.
Spong is trying to push Nemkov away but Nemkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nemkov's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Spong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spong swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Spong breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nemkov.
Nemkov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spong pinned against the cage. Spong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov lands a body shot.
Spong lands a body shot.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Nemkov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spong is trying to get back to his feet.

Nemkov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nemkov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Spong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nemkov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nemkov misses with a wild combination.
Nemkov is looking to wear down Spong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nemkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nemkov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Spong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Spong looks to land a right hand but Nemkov moved out of range.
Spong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nemkov back to the cage. Spong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A punch combination from Nemkov misses.
Nemkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nemkov throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Nemkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov walks into a jab.
Nemkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong cracks Nemkov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Nemkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nemkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nemkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spong throws a lazy right hand but Nemkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spong with a hook.
Spong slaps away a takedown attempt from Nemkov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spong as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Spong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spong misses the jab.
Spong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oleg Nemkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Spong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nemkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spong! But no joy.
Nemkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nemkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spong scores with a hook to the body. Nemkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nemkov wants to land a leg kick but Spong is out of range.
Spong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spong lands a slapping body shot.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Nemkov with an uppercut!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spong's face as Nemkov controls the position.
Spong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nemkov is controlling him well.
Tyrone Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov landing strikes.
Nemkov working the head with strikes.
Nemkov prevents Spong from escaping the position.
Nemkov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Nemkov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov prevents Spong from escaping the position.
Spong taking punishment in the form of punches.

Nemkov is trying to get an arm triangle but Spong is defending well.
Spong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nemkov is controlling him well.
Spong prevents Nemkov from moving into mount.
Spong is pushing Nemkov's head away, looking to escape. Nemkov manages to hold on to the position though.

Nemkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.