PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitur Satamov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolbakov comes to the cage accompanied by Radiohead-Creep. Dimitur Satamov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dolbakov
vs
Satamov

194 cm
18
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dimitur Satamov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satamov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dolbakov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Satamov somewhat.
Satamov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ivan Dolbakov has been cut.
Satamov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dolbakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Satamov. Satamov gets slowly back to his feet.
Satamov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dolbakov at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Satamov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Satamov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolbakov feints and then cracks Satamov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Satamov down.
Satamov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Satamov is looking to clinch.
Satamov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dolbakov is just out of range.
Satamov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dolbakov is breathing heavily.
Satamov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitur Satamov.
Satamov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dolbakov can pounce on him.
Dolbakov leaves Satamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov tries to close the distance and clinch but Satamov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dolbakov lands a nice looking body shot.

Satamov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dolbakov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dolbakov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dolbakov trying to control the position.
Satamov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolbakov is keeping the position for now.
Dolbakov is looking to stand up but Satamov isn't so interested in that idea.
Satamov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satamov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dolbakov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dolbakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Satamov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dolbakov's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satamov wants to control from the top but Dolbakov keeps moving.
Dolbakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Satamov on the ground.
Satamov connects with a couple of short punches.
Satamov scoring with some ground and pound.
Satamov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Satamov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Satamov stopping the sweep attempt from Dolbakov.
Satamov works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Satamov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dolbakov defends it well.
Satamov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Satamov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dolbakov is just riding it out for now. Satamov eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Satamov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Satamov stops Dolbakov from getting back to his feet.

Satamov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dolbakov is just riding it out for now. Satamov eventually gives up the hold.

Satamov is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov tries to roll over but Satamov keeps him under control.
Satamov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Satamov winds up and cracks Dolbakov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Satamov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Satamov is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satamov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimitur Satamov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Dolbakov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Satamov throws a series of punches but Dolbakov avoids them all with ease.
Satamov shoots for a double leg takedown but Dolbakov sprawls well. He's pushed Satamov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dolbakov wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Satamov.
Ivan Dolbakov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Satamov or perhaps it was just good defense by Dolbakov which made him look bad.
Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches up with Satamov, looking for a takedown. Dolbakov pushes Satamov against the cage but Satamov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Satamov shoots in but Dolbakov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitur Satamov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolbakov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up.

Dolbakov darts in and clinches Satamov up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Satamov walks away with a smile on his face. Dolbakov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Satamov swinging wilding here.
Satamov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dolbakov rather than just go for the knockout.

Satamov instigates a clinch.
Satamov wants a takedown but no success here.
Dolbakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Satamov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dolbakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Dolbakov breaks the clinch.
Dolbakov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dolbakov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Satamov fails with the takedown
and Dolbakov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Satamov is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Satamov tries for a takedown but Dolbakov circles away easily

and Dolbakov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Satamov!
Satamov tries to reverse the position but Dolbakov maintains control.
Dolbakov looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Satamov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Satamov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dolbakov trying to control but Satamov is having none of it.
Dolbakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Satamov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Satamov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Satamov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satamov is trying to control the position but Dolbakov postures up.
Satamov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satamov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Satamov looking for a sweep. Not yet Satamov, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dolbakov leaves Satamov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Dolbakov.
Dimitur Satamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Satamov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Satamov misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Satamov cracks Dolbakov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Satamov clinches with his opponent.

Satamov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Satamov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dolbakov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Satamov, into his guard.

Dolbakov is posturing up here but Satamov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dolbakov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dolbakov has to tap! Slick submission there by Satamov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitur Satamov!