PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Steakworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Dragonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lionel Steakworth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Dragonov's chin.

Steakworth
vs
Dragonov

189 cm
22
254 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

215 cm
25
278 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lionel Steakworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Dragonov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steakworth.
Dragonov looks to land a combination but Steakworth avoids it well.
Steakworth avoids the body shot from Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with a two punch combination.
Steakworth throws out a loose jab but Dragonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steakworth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Lionel Steakworth has been cut.
Nice jab there from Steakworth.

It looks like Boris Dragonov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steakworth was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragonov.
Steakworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steakworth manages to avoid it.
Steakworth ducks right into an uppercut from Dragonov.
Dragonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steakworth scores with a kick to the body.
Dragonov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dragonov looks gassed!
Dragonov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steakworth tests Dragonov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steakworth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dragonov circles away.

Steakworth throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Dragonov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Steakworth follows into mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steakworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dragonov wants to hold on but Steakworth pushes him away.
Steakworth fails to take his opponent's back.
Dragonov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steakworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steakworth trying to control but Dragonov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steakworth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dragonov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Steakworth is really struggling to control Dragonov but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steakworth with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Steakworth controlling from the full mount.
Dragonov tries to hold on but Steakworth pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragonov can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steakworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dragonov is looking to escape.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Lionel Steakworth just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Dragonov thows a body shot but no joy.
Steakworth throws a head kick that misses
and Dragonov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steakworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragonov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragonov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dragonov misses with a two punch combination.
Dragonov throws a big shot that misses.
Steakworth cracks Dragonov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dragonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragonov lands a nice looking body shot.
Steakworth throws the left hand but Dragonov avoids the punch easily.
Dragonov misses with a shot to the body

and Steakworth counters with a takedown into side control.
Steakworth wants to control but Dragonov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris Dragonov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dragonov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dragonov lands a big head kick that sends Steakworth tumbling to the mat! Dragonov takes a step backwards and waves Steakworth back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragonov throws a series of punches but Steakworth avoids them all with ease.
Dragonov misses the shot to the body.
Dragonov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steakworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Steakworth throws a wild body kick that Dragonov sees coming a mile off.
Dragonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dragonov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steakworth throws a push kick but Dragonov slaps the foot to one side.
Steakworth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steakworth defending well as Dragonov loads up on a big left hand.
Steakworth blocks a head kick by Dragonov.
Jab from Steakworth.
Dragonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steakworth.
Dragonov is breathing heavily.
Dragonov throws a jab but it's blocked by Steakworth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragonov misses with a looping right.
Dragonov lands a right hook to the body.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses.
Dragonov slips under a jab.
Boris Dragonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steakworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Dragonov swings for the body but Steakworth moves out of range.
Boris Dragonov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steakworth is looking to chop away at Dragonov's legs.
Steakworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dragonov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragonov throws a sloppy head kick and Steakworth moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Dragonov as Steakworth shoots in.
Dragonov misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Steakworth.
Boris Dragonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steakworth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dragonov scores with a jab. Steakworth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steakworth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragonov.
Dragonov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Steakworth throws a head kick but Dragonov moves out of range.
Dragonov misses with a wild combination.
Boris Dragonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dragonov throws a lazy head kick
letting Steakworth counter with a right hand.
Steakworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragonov avoids the head kick by Steakworth.
Dragonov fails to land with a series of punches.
Steakworth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Steakworth.
Dragonov blocks a head kick by Steakworth.
Dragonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steakworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dragonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steakworth.
Steakworth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Dragonov.
Dragonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steakworth moves away.
Steakworth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good work by Dragonov as he checks the leg kick.
Dragonov swings for the body but Steakworth moves out of range.
Steakworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dragonov.
Steakworth shoots for a double leg takedown but Dragonov sprawls well. He's pushed Steakworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Steakworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steakworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragonov is just out of range.
Dragonov tries a head kick but it misses.
Steakworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dragonov. That did some damage!
Steakworth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steakworth throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steakworth shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dragonov as he jumps to the side.
Steakworth dodges the punch combination from Dragonov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steakworth drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Steakworth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dragonov keeping full guard, as Steakworth tries to pass.
Dragonov is looking to stand up but Steakworth isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Dragonov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Steakworth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dragonov.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steakworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Steakworth throws a head kick but Dragonov moves out of range.
Steakworth ducks right into an uppercut from Dragonov.
Dragonov misses with the combination.
Dragonov avoids the head kick by Steakworth.
Dragonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dragonov misses with a few strikes there.
Steakworth lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragonov's sensitive parts.
Dragonov misses with a body shot.
Steakworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Dragonov misses its intended target.
Steakworth cracks Dragonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steakworth tries a low kick but Dragonov avoids it.
Dragonov misses with a looping left.
Steakworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dragonov is fending him off so far but Steakworth persists. Nope, Dragonov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dragonov moves away from the strike by Steakworth.
Dragonov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Steakworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dragonov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steakworth somewhat.
Steakworth scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steakworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragonov but Dragonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Steakworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragonov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steakworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steakworth slips a straight right by Dragonov.
Dragonov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dragonov throws a shot to the body.
Steakworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragonov but Dragonov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab by Dragonov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov misses with a wild body shot.
Dragonov misses with a series of wild punches.
Steakworth throws a good cross that connects.
Steakworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dragonov misses the jab.
Dragonov misses with a two punch combination.
Steakworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Dragonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steakworth circles away quickly and effectively.
Steakworth closes the distance and clinches up with Dragonov, looking for a takedown. Steakworth pushes Dragonov against the cage but Dragonov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steakworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragonov misses with a double jab
and Steakworth counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragonov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dragonov throws a head kick that misses.
Dragonov staying out of range there.
Steakworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Steakworth gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steakworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dragonov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steakworth asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boris Dragonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
What's Dragonov going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steakworth tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lionel Steakworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragonov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steakworth trying to control the action but Dragonov is working from the bottom.
Dragonov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Steakworth asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lionel Steakworth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dragonov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Boris Dragonov!