PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Nemkov (ranked 3633 p4p, 429 weight class) and Robert J Fredrick (ranked 1609 p4p, 214 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nemkov
vs
J Fredrick

173 cm
29
203 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

193 cm
27
193 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 16 - 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert J Fredrick!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrick tries to work over Nemkov's front leg with a kick but Nemkov checks it.
It looked like Nemkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nemkov throws a wild body kick that Fredrick sees coming a mile off.
Nemkov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Fredrick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fredrick.
A head kick misses from Nemkov.
Fredrick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fredrick missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fredrick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nemkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nemkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fredrick blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fredrick slips a jab and a cross from Nemkov.
A countering left hand to the body from Fredrick misses.
Fredrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nemkov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nemkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredrick is just out of range.
Nemkov moves away from the strike by Fredrick.
Fredrick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fredrick looks to land a right hand but Nemkov moved out of range.
Fredrick misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick throws a body shot but no joy.
Nemkov throws a body punch but Fredrick moves out of range.

Nemkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fredrick's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrick wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Nemkov seems content to control.
Nemkov working over Fredrick with some ground and pound. Fredrick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nemkov prevents Fredrick from improving his position.
Fredrick trying to control but Nemkov postures up.
Nemkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is looking to improve his position.
Fredrick is holding on to half guard well.
Fredrick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nemkov.
Nemkov thows a huge punch but Fredrick dodges it nicely.
Nemkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nemkov wants to control but Fredrick is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick is looking to control Nemkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fredrick avoid being mounted?
Fredrick is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nemkov is looking for a kimura but Fredrick is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nemkov to get the leverage.

Nemkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fredrick has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nemkov 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.
Fredrick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fredrick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
Nemkov wants to pass to mount but Fredrick is defending the position.
Well, if Nemkov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nemkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nemkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Fredrick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fredrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nemkov looks to land a combination but Fredrick avoids it well.
Nemkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fredrick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fredrick misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nemkov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemkov dips to his left and cracks Fredrick with an uppercut!
Nemkov misses with a hook.
Fredrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Oleg Nemkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nemkov blocks a jab.
Fredrick connects with an inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Nemkov. Those never looked like landing.
Nemkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Fredrick misses.
Oleg Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredrick throws a chopping leg kick but Nemkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fredrick tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Nemkov looking to score a takedown here. Fredrick is defending well but Nemkov drives through and ends up in Fredrick's guard.

Fredrick pushes Nemkov off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredrick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oleg Nemkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nemkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fredrick throws out the jab.
Fredrick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nemkov misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrick lands a jab-cross combination.
Fredrick throws the left hand but Nemkov avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Fredrick, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nemkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Fredrick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fredrick blocks the body kick.
Fredrick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nemkov looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nemkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fredrick circles away quickly and effectively.
Fredrick looks to throw the jab but Nemkov is out of range.
Nemkov misses with a two punch combination.
Fredrick is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fredrick lands a leg kick that knocks Nemkov off balance momentarily.
Fredrick scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nemkov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fredrick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick parries the strikes from Nemkov easily there. Nemkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fredrick to escape.
Fredrick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fredrick is trying to get back to half guard.
Fredrick is not content to let Nemkov control the position.
Nemkov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Nemkov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oleg Nemkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fredrick on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredrick taking a bit of punishment here - Nemkov scoring with strikes.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fredrick keeps working.

Nemkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fredrick, who protects the arm well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fredrick is looking for a sweep.

Nemkov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fredrick defending against the ground and pound.

Nemkov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Robert J Fredrick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A shot to the body from Nemkov misses
letting Fredrick counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredrick.
Fredrick misses with a hook.
Fredrick throws a looping overhand right but Nemkov ducks down to avoid it.
Robert J Fredrick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nemkov looks for a takedown but Fredrick sprawls well.
Nemkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fredrick throws a nice looking combination but Nemkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Fredrick.
Fredrick throws out a loose jab but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Nemkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Fredrick finds it's way through Nemkov's defenses.
Nemkov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nemkov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fredrick. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fredrick tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Fredrick.
Fredrick misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
Nemkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nemkov with a poor takedown
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Nemkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredrick misses with a low kick as Nemkov jumps back.
Fredrick throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fredrick uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Fredrick.
Nemkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nemkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nemkov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nemkov throws a body kick that misses.
Fredrick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fredrick just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Nemkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nemkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nemkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fredrick sprawls and moves away.
Fredrick thumps Nemkov with a low kick.
Fredrick throws a poor cross that misses

and Nemkov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fredrick tries to circle away but Nemkov has him pinned against the cage.
Nemkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fredrick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fredrick tries to land knees in the clinch but Nemkov avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov tries to pull guard but Fredrick forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nemkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fredrick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nemkov prevents a body shot from Fredrick.
Fredrick displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nemkov up against the cage.
Nemkov tries for a takedown but Fredrick manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fredrick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Nemkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nemkov drops his hands momentarily and Fredrick takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredrick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nemkov.
Fredrick throws out a counter right but Nemkov avoids it with no problem.
Nemkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fredrick as he jumps to the side.
Nemkov stalks Fredrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fredrick's face. Fredrick staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert J Fredrick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fredrick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert J Fredrick!