PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scottie Lamez (ranked 4290 p4p, 4282 weight class) and Woadie Nemkov (ranked 254 p4p, 255 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lamez
vs
Nemkov

170 cm
25
138
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scottie Lamez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Woadie Nemkov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nemkov rushes Lamez and presses him up against the cage.

Lamez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Lamez working for a triangle but Nemkov defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lamez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lamez wants to sweep here but Nemkov controlling him for the moment.
Lamez being controlled here, momentarily.
Nemkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nemkov.

Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.

Nemkov drops back looking for a leg! Lamez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lamez manages to kick Nemkov off! Nemkov jumps back into Lamez's guard.

Lamez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nemkov defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nemkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nemkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nemkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lamez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nemkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nemkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lamez keeping moving, preventing Nemkov from controlling successfully.
Nemkov passes Lamez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nemkov is looking to advance position but Lamez won't allow it.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Nemkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamez defends it well.
Lamez wants to control but Nemkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Lamez looking for submissions off his back.

Lamez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nemkov pulls his head out easily.
Nemkov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nemkov thowing shots but they're missing.
Lamez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Nemkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Woadie Nemkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nemkov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woadie Nemkov!
Our winner, Woadie Nemkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.