HFC 10:Klimov vs Nemkov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anton Kruglov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodolfo Belem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kruglov
vs
Belem

171 cm
18
176 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Bushido Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Kruglov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rodolfo Belem!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Belem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruglov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Belem looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
Kruglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Belem.
Kruglov lands a jab to the nose.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Belem looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov lands a jab to Belem's midsection.
Anton Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belem dodges the punch combination from Kruglov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kruglov scores with a jab.
Belem throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Kruglov lands a big shot that drops Belem! Can he finish him?

Belem is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruglov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Belem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruglov wants to control from the top but Belem keeps moving.
Belem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kruglov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belem can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruglov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kruglov blocks the strikes from Belem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov trying to control the pace.
Kruglov wants to control but Belem is keeping him busy.
Belem wants to control but Kruglov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Kruglov seems content to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belem wants to control but Kruglov is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Kruglov drops Belem with a right and a left! Kruglov comes rushing in but Belem regains his composure and manages to keep Kruglov in guard.
Belem is still in real trouble! Can Kruglov finish him?

It looks like Rodolfo Belem has been cut.
Belem looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruglov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belem seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruglov trying to control the position from guard on top but Belem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruglov slips nicely into half guard.
Kruglov is looking to take a break and control but Belem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruglov seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We've been informed that Belem has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruglov content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kruglov continues to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kruglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Belem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Kruglov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodolfo Belem's cut.
That's time! Kruglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Belem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Belem fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belem can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Belem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Belem misses with a double jab
and Kruglov counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Belem to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kruglov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anton Kruglov!
A less than humble Anton Kruglov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Spanky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spanky has chosen Death is Forming- Jay Reatard as his entrance music. Leonardo Spanky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Henderson
vs
Spanky

195 cm
26
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo Spanky!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Henderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Henderson rushes Spanky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spanky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spanky swivels and escapes.
Spanky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Some wild striking there from Spanky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Henderson shoots in and bounces Spanky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanky working a defensive guard here.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Spanky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henderson postures up in Spanky's guard and throws a big left but Spanky blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Henderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Spanky is working an open guard so Henderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spanky misses with the combination.

Spanky gets tackled into the cage by Henderson. Henderson maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Henderson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Henderson manages to end up in side control.
Spanky wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is dominant here and he's now got Spanky's back!

Spanky defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Henderson's arms.
Henderson missing with punches from the back.

Henderson tightening his grip on Spanky, looking for the choke.
Spanky trying to control the position but Henderson manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Henderson has the hooks in. Spanky is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Henderson passes his arm under Spanky's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Spanky taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chuck Henderson!
Chuck Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Todd Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Jensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cannon
vs
Jensen

180 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Todd Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jensen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cannon wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen wants to pass the guard but Cannon is defending well.
Jensen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cannon tries to hold on but Jensen postures up.
Jensen looking to control but Cannon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Jensen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cannon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cannon!

Jensen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cannon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cannon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen wants to sweep here but Cannon controlling him for the moment.
Our spies down at at Amstadam MMA traning center inform us that Jensen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cannon wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.

Jensen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cannon escapes and throws Jensen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jensen is looking to reverse the position.
Jensen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cannon off and has taken his back!
Jensen gets his hands free as Cannon looks to control.

Jensen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cannon taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Jensen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Jensen!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Redding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redding has chosen Alive as his entrance music. Joshua Redding has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kriel
vs
Redding

171 cm
25
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Dauntless

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joshua Redding!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Redding changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kriel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Redding lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Redding throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kriel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Redding avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Redding checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kriel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Redding sprawls well. Redding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kriel gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redding! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redding throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kriel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kriel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kriel 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.
Kriel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kriel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Redding is looking to improve his position.

Kriel seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redding is looking to control Kriel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Redding avoid being mounted?
Kriel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kriel prevents Redding from improving his position.
Kriel trying to control the pace.
Kriel tries to stand and escape but Redding is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kriel lands with a punch from half guard.
Kriel passes to side control.
Kriel could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kriel just content to control the position.
Kriel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Redding keeps working.
We've been informed that Redding has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Redding tries to bench press Kriel off him but Kriel keeps the position.

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.

Kriel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Redding rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kriel's guard! Nice work there by Redding!
Redding stays in close to Kriel's body and controls the position.
Kriel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kriel looking for a sweep. Not yet Kriel, not yet.
Kriel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Redding trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redding must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Kriel looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Redding is defending well. Kriel quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Redding has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kriel celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Piet Kriel!
In defeat, Joshua Redding stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry to everyone I let down. I will take this experience, learn from it, and come back like a bat out of hell. You'll all see.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Mayflower (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sisyaskez
vs
Mayflower

205 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

181 cm
21
242 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Larry Mayflower!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sisyaskez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mayflower in his tracks.
Mayflower swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Mayflower.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Mayflower.
Mayflower misses with a double jab
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Mayflower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Mayflower backing up. Mayflower nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayflower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sisyaskez.
Sisyaskez slaps away a takedown attempt from Mayflower, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kane Sisyaskez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
Sisyaskez moves out of range as Mayflower strikes.
Mayflower tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sisyaskez swivels and escapes.
Sisyaskez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mayflower needs to keep his hands up - Sisyaskez had a free shot at his head there.

Mayflower closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayflower has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sisyaskez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mayflower is struggling to control the position.

Mayflower breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mayflower walks into a straight right hand from Sisyaskez.

Mayflower drives through and clinches with Sisyaskez against the cage.

Sisyaskez breaks from the clinch.
Mayflower tries for a takedown but Sisyaskez circles away easily
and Sisyaskez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayflower tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sisyaskez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayflower somewhat.
Mayflower tries to bum rush Sisyaskez with a series of wild strikes but Sisyaskez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayflower changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sisyaskez tries to avoid it but Mayflower manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sisyaskez to the ground. Sisyaskez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mayflower fails with the takedown
letting Sisyaskez counter with a right hand.
Mayflower looks winded!
Mayflower misses with a takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayflower misses with a straight left.
Mayflower fails with the takedown
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Mayflower backing up. Mayflower nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisyaskez throws a right hand that Mayflower ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayflower also avoids with ease.
Mayflower misses with a takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Mayflower.
Mayflower darts in looking for a takedown but Sisyaskez gets double underhooks and turns Mayflower into the cage.
Sisyaskez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayflower shoots for a double leg takedown but Sisyaskez sprawls well. He's pushed Mayflower's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sisyaskez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Mayflower to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayflower tries to clinch up but Sisyaskez circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Sisyaskez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sisyaskez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayflower misses with a body shot
and Sisyaskez counters with a series of strikes. Mayflower will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sisyaskez tries to bum rush Mayflower with a series of wild strikes but Mayflower uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayflower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sisyaskez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sisyaskez swinging wildly here.
As Sisyaskez backs off Mayflower throws a huge counter combo but Sisyaskez manages to avoid it all.
Mayflower misses with a takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a nice uppercut.
Mayflower tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sisyaskez defends well and Mayflower ends up having to push Sisyaskez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sisyaskez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mayflower misses with a takedown
enabling Sisyaskez to counter with a crisp jab.
Mayflower with a poor takedown
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Mayflower wants to clinch
and Sisyaskez counters with a series of strikes. Mayflower will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Sisyaskez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mayflower misses with a takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a left and a right that stings Mayflower.
Mayflower misses with a combination
and Sisyaskez counters with a series of strikes. Mayflower will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mayflower fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sisyaskez avoids it really well and circles away.
Sisyaskez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kane Sisyaskez is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mayflower or perhaps it was just good defense by Sisyaskez, which made it look bad.
Sisyaskez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kane Sisyaskez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Mayflower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayflower with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sisyaskez counters with a two punch combo.
Kane Sisyaskez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayflower is breathing heavily.
Mayflower ducks right into an uppercut from Sisyaskez.
Sisyaskez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sisyaskez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mayflower misses with a right hand
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combo that has Mayflower backing up. Mayflower nods at Sisyaskez to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Sisyaskez.
A shot to the body from Mayflower misses
and Sisyaskez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kane Sisyaskez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Mayflower gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sisyaskez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayflower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sisyaskez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sisyaskez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mayflower can do to turn this around?
Mayflower can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayflower pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayflower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sisyaskez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sisyaskez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayflower.
Mayflower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sisyaskez manages to avoid it.
Sisyaskez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Sisyaskez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mayflower misses with a double jab
and Sisyaskez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mayflower has a takedown stuffed.
Sisyaskez is looking for a counter combo.
Mayflower swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sisyaskez counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayflower fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mayflower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sisyaskez, pushing him back against the cage.

Mayflower escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sisyaskez throws a series of punches but Mayflower avoids them all with ease.

Mayflower has closed the distance and engaged Sisyaskez in a clinch.
Mayflower has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Mayflower gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Mayflower drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Mayflower as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Sisyaskez screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Mayflower! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Larry Mayflower!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Kuznetcov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calus Hora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetcov comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem-Supermen. Calus Hora has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Andrey Kuznetcov's chin.

Kuznetcov
vs
Hora

181 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

193 cm
19
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Bushido Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Kuznetcov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Calus Hora!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kuznetcov finds it's way through Hora's defenses.
Hora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetcov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hora moves into the clinch.

Hora breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetcov walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hora drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kuznetcov swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hora's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Kuznetcov!
Andrey Kuznetcov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khan Dharma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bronson
vs
Dharma

185 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
176 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vinny Bronson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khan Dharma!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dharma slaps away a takedown attempt from Bronson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bronson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dharma avoids it really well and circles away.
Bronson moves in looking to clinch but Dharma pushes him off.

Bronson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bronson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Bronson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronson tries to score a body lock takedown but Dharma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bronson is trying to drag Dharma to the mat but Dharma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dharma misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bronson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bronson manages to end up in side control.

Bronson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bronson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dharma tries to bench press Bronson off him but Bronson keeps the position.
Dharma wants to control but Bronson postures up.
Dharma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

Bronson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dharma has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bronson but great work by Dharma.
Dharma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bronson keeps working.
Bronson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dharma's best efforts.
Bronson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dharma.
Bronson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronson has hold of Dharma's hands but Dharma slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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.

Bronson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronson wants to improve his position but Dharma is controlling well.
Dharma is looking to advance position but Bronson won't allow it.

Bronson actively working from the bottom here.
Bronson regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bronson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dharma not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dharma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bronson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bronson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dharma throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bronson's body to avoid the submission. Bronson has instead reached around Dharma's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bronson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vinny Bronson!
Vinny Bronson retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Vinny Bronson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Tarasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lappi Dar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dar has chosen Hunting Song - Korpiklaani as his entrance music. Ivan Tarasov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Lappi Dar's chin.

Tarasov
vs
Dar

184 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Tarasov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lappi Dar!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tarasov on his heels. He'll look to pass Tarasov's guard now, I'm sure.
Tarasov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Tarasov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dar is aware though and is defending well.
Dar landing with the ground and pound.
Dar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Tarasov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dar rolls with it to try and escape but Tarasov cranks on the arm and Dar is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Tarasov!
Ivan Tarasov retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Ivan Tarasov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vova Klimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Nemkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nemkov has chosen eRa - enae Volare Mezzo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Klimov
vs
Nemkov

181 cm
19
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
21
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Bushido Fightwear

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vova Klimov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimov takes a jab right on the kisser.

Nemkov darts in and clinches Klimov up against the cage.
Nemkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nemkov can't find room to land a body shot as Klimov controls the action.
Nemkov's coach down at Russian Fighting Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nemkov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Klimov tries to circle away but Nemkov has him pinned against the cage.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klimov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Klimov blocks a body shot from Nemkov.
A left hand lands to the body for Nemkov.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemkov tries to throw a body punch but Klimov avoids it by throwing Nemkov back against the cage.
Klimov looking to slow down the pace here.

Klimov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nemkov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Klimov to the mat. Klimov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov stopping the sweep attempt from Klimov.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nemkov manages to pass to side control.
Klimov wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nemkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klimov is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nemkov is controlling the pace.
Klimov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Klimov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nemkov is trying to control. Klimov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nemkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Nemkov seems to be working for a kimura but Klimov defends the submission attempt.
Nemkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klimov is looking for a sweep. Nemkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Klimov is trying to stand.
Klimov is positioning himself well to prevent Nemkov advancing to mount.
Klimov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.

Nemkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Klimov trying to hold on to Nemkov's head to control him but Nemkov postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nemkov lands a nice short elbow.
Klimov trying to control here.
Nemkov thows a huge punch but Klimov dodges it nicely.
Klimov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nemkov.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nemkov connects with a nice short shot to Klimov's temple.
Klimov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Klimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nemkov postures up and lands a big shot to Klimov's brow.
Klimov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nemkov is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nemkov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klimov sees it coming and defends easily.
Klimov is trying to get back to full guard.
Nemkov is looking to take a break and control but Klimov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nemkov.
Klimov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nemkov is working away from the top position though.
Nemkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nemkov working over Klimov with some ground and pound. Klimov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nemkov is controlling the pace.
Nemkov prevents Klimov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Nemkov dominated that round.
That's time! Klimov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Klimov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nemkov.

Nemkov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nemkov is putting a hurting on Klimov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Klimov pushes Nemkov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nemkov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet but Nemkov is dominant here and he's now got Klimov's back!
What can Klimov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
A lull in the action here.
Klimov covers up after that shot from Nemkov.
Klimov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Klimov avoids the strikes from Nemkov.

Klimov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Nemkov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov is trying to remain composed but Nemkov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Nemkov working for the choke.
Klimov is trying to stand back up.
Nemkov is working the ground and pound. Can Klimov escape?
Nemkov landing with strikes.
Nemkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Klimov is trying to get back to his feet but Nemkov has full control of the position and if anything, Klimov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Klimov trying to control the action but Nemkov just sinks the hooks in.
Nemkov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Nemkov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Nemkov scores with punches from the back.
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.
Nemkov struggling to keep hold of the position.

Klimov fending off the submission attempt from Nemkov.
Klimov tries to escape the position.
Nemkov is trying to stick to Klimov's back but Klimov is turning into Nemkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nemkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Klimov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klimov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Klimov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nemkov is proving hard to escape from.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to keep a closed guard but Klimov is proving a slippery customer.
Klimov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.
Oleg Nemkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nemkov working a defensive guard here.

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.
Klimov slips nicely into half guard.
Klimov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Klimov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nemkov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Klimov controlling the action here.
Nemkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Klimov wants to stand but Nemkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Klimov won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Nemkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nemkov shoots in but Klimov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Klimov tests Nemkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Nemkov moves into the clinch.
Klimov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nemkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nemkov.
A short body shot lands from Nemkov as the two fighters clinch.
Klimov misses with some punches.
Klimov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nemkov lands a left hand.
Klimov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klimov prevents the takedown attempt.
Nemkov pushes Klimov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Klimov working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nemkov - that landed with a thud.
Klimov working aggressively here.
Klimov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nemkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klimov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nemkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nemkov misses with a punch to the body.
Klimov working aggressively here.

Nemkov successfully pulls guard.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Nemkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Klimov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Klimov from controlling successfully.
Klimov wants to stand but Nemkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Klimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nemkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klimov has managed to get both his arms back between Nemkov's legs - danger averted.
Klimov trying to control the position from guard on top but Nemkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Klimov looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Klimov's guard.

Klimov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nemkov stops Klimov from standing up.
Nemkov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov throws a strike but Klimov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Klimov won't allow Nemkov to sweep him here.
Klimov content to stall in guard here.
Nemkov keeping moving, preventing Klimov from controlling successfully.
Nemkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Klimov is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov controlling the position.
Klimov wants to control from the top but Nemkov keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nemkov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Klimov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klimov stopping the sweep attempt from Nemkov.
Klimov is looking to stand up but Nemkov won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov wants to sweep here but Klimov controlling him for the moment.
Klimov trying to control but Nemkov is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Oleg Nemkov just about did enough to take it.
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 dives in and scores a takedown into Klimov's guard.
Klimov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemkov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Klimov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov passes Klimov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nemkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nemkov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nemkov in particular looking to stall.
Ground and pound from Nemkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimov wants to get back to his feet.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Klimov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nemkov manages to pass to mount!
Nemkov cracks Klimov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Klimov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nemkov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The referee warns Klimov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nemkov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Klimov tries to hold on but Nemkov pushes him away.
Klimov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov working Klimov over with strikes.
Nemkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Nemkov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Klimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Klimov wants to get back to full guard.
Nemkov prevents Klimov from standing back up.
Nemkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nemkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klimov keeps working.
Nemkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Klimov pushes Nemkov off looking to stand but Nemkov dives back in and keeps control.
Nemkov slips a nice elbow through Klimov's hands, connecting with Klimov's forehead.
Nemkov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nemkov works his way into full mount!
Nemkov unloading with bombs!
Nemkov is landing with some decent strikes but Klimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poor strikes thrown by Nemkov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nemkov is landing with some decent strikes but Klimov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Klimov is looking to get to half guard.
Nemkov raining down shots from the mount!
Klimov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nemkov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Klimov is rocked!
Nemkov with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Klimov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemkov unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Klimov wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Nemkov celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Nemkov!
Oleg Nemkov is the new middleweight champion!
Oleg Nemkov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.