PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 1486 p4p, 202 weight class) and Second Fist (ranked 2025 p4p, 276 weight class). Fist comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Deftones - Feiticeira kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Klimov
vs
Fist

181 cm
31
203 lbs
23 - 17 - 0

181 cm
34
182 lbs
21 - 13 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Second Fist!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Klimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimov misses with a straight right.
Klimov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Klimov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Klimov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klimov throws an overhand right that lands on Fist's shoulder, as Fist tries to avoid the shot.
Fist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fist lands with a straight right. Klimov didn't see that one coming.
Klimov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Klimov looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Fist.
Klimov misses with a looping left.
Klimov thows a left - swing and a miss!

Klimov moves into the clinch.
Klimov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fist misses with an elbow strike.
Fist takes a shot to the head.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov misses with a punch on the inside.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Klimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist lands a body shot in the clinch.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Fist misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klimov is trying to maintain a safe position but Fist gets an underhook and turns Klimov into the cage.
Fist tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Fist back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fist throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Klimovs head.
Fist misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klimov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimov.
Fist blocks a body shot from Klimov.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klimov has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fist blocks an elbow strike from Klimov.
Klimov tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Klimov back against the cage.
Klimov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.

Fist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klimov misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fist.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist misses with a double jab

and Klimov counters by moving into the clinch.
Fist is pushing Klimov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fist's defenses.
Klimov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist lands an elbow inside that Klimov shrugs off.
Fist lands a left hand that snaps the head of Klimov backwards.
Klimov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimov lands a hook that snaps the head of Fist backwards.
Fist misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist throws a head punch that misses.

Fist breaks the clinch.
Fist misses with a body punch
and Klimov counters with a two punch combo.
Fist does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fist looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.
Second Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fist.
Klimov blocks a low kick nicely.
Klimov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fist momentarily.
Klimov wants to clinch up but Fist keeps it at a distance.
A jab lands there for Klimov.
Klimov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Fist is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Klimov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Klimov thuds a left hand into Fist's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vova Klimov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fist slips a jab from Klimov.
Second Fist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klimov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fist throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Fist throws a head kick that misses.
Klimov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klimov rather than just go for the knockout.
Klimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Fist throws a leg kick but Klimov checks it.
Klimov throwing a counter right hand but Fist manages to avoid it.
Klimov misses the jab.
Fist tries to move into range but Klimov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fist throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vova Klimov is winning the standup battle so far.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Klimov's head but Klimov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Klimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fist doesn't seem phased though.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist moves out of range as Klimov strikes.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.
Klimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fist counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Klimov is looking to counter punch.
Klimov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fist lands with a kick to the temple. Klimov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fist.
A big left from Fist misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circling - Klimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist stuns Klimov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Klimov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Klimov's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Klimov back to the cage. Fist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fist cracks Klimov with an open hand slap.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klimov moves away from the strike by Fist.
Nice shot by Klimov.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Klimov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Klimov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Klimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist throws a head kick that half lands.
Fist throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Klimov's head.
Fist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Klimov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fist.
Klimov throws a shot to the body.
Klimov connects with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klimov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fist throws a series of punches but Klimov avoids them all with ease.
Klimov wants to slow Fist down by chopping away at his legs.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist throws out a counter right but Klimov avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Klimov counters with a stiff right hand.
Fist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klimov.
Klimov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Klimov connects with a leg kick. Fist looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fist misses with a body shot
and Klimov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klimov.
Klimov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fist defending well as Klimov loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Klimov.
Klimov lands with an uppercut that bounces Fist off the cage and back into range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Klimov.
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fist throws out a leg kick but Klimov moves out of range and Fist only half commits.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Klimov circles away quickly and effectively.
Klimov lands with a nice body punch.
Klimov misses with a hook to the body
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klimov missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Klimov's shoulder, as Klimov tries to avoid the shot.
As Fist looks to move away, Klimov throws a big counter combo but Fist just gets out of the way.
Klimov throws a hook to the side of Fist's head but Fist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klimov lands with a right hand.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
Fist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Second Fist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Fist throws a low kick but Klimov moves out of range easily.
Klimov throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Klimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Klimov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fist eats them both and turns towards Klimov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Fist.
Klimov misses with an uppercut
and Fist counters with a nice uppercut.

Klimov is rocked!
Fist throws a body shot but no joy.
Klimov avoids the head kick by Fist.
Fist misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov avoids a kick to the body.
Klimov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klimov lands with a right hand.
Klimov scores with a hook to the body. Fist takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
A punch combination from Klimov misses.
Despite the aggression on Fist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Klimov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fist at a distance.
Klimov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fist can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Fist. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Klimov finds it's target.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klimov takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
Klimov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Klimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fist manages to avoid it.
As Klimov backs off Fist throws a huge counter combo but Klimov manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Klimov.
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klimov tries to clinch up.
Fist throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klimov tries to counter by clinching up but Fist breaks away and moves out of range.

Klimov instigates a clinch.
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!
Klimov digs a right hand underneath Fist's ribcage. Fist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fist gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klimov scores with a shot to the side of Fist's head.
Klimov blocking some punches.

Fist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klimov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klimov lands a jab.
Donk. Klimov catches Fist right on the button with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Klimov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fist's knee momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Klimov as he connects with a hook.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Klimov.
Fist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Klimov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klimov looks to land a left hand but Fist moved out of range nicely.
Klimov throws a body punch but Fist moves out of range.
Klimov scores with a jab to the head.
Fist throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Klimov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Klimov throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Klimov.
Fist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A lazy body kick from Fist
and Klimov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klimov misses with a right hand
and Fist counters with a slapping leg kick.
Klimov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klimov throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klimov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fist is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimov finish him?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Klimov's ribs.
Fist seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klimov.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Klimov lands a jab to Fist's midsection.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Klimov.
Fist slips a straight right by Klimov.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Klimov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fist walks into a stiff left hand from Klimov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Klimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Klimov moves out of range of the leg kick from Fist.
Fist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fist throws a head kick that Klimov semi-blocks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vova Klimov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klimov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vova Klimov!
During a confident post fight interview, Vova Klimov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Second Fist spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for the opportunity.'.