PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cj Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cj Ivanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lundgren
vs
Ivanov

196 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
260 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cj Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lundgren closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lundgren stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ivanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lundgren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Lundgren isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren controlling his opponent.
Ivanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ivanov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lundgren with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ivanov is looking to get to half guard.
Lundgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lundgren wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

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.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Lundgren postures up.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Lundgren controlling the pace for now.
Lundgren prevents Ivanov from getting the reversal.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lundgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ivanov can't escape the position.
Lundgren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dolph Lundgren just wasn't active enough.

Lundgren closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lundgren lands in his opponent's guard.

Ivanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lundgren has picked Ivanov up and slammed him! Ivanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Lundgren manages to pass to side control!
Ivanov tries to bench press Lundgren off him but Lundgren keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Ivanov's face as Lundgren controls the position.

Lundgren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lundgren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.

Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lundgren 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.

Ivanov darts in trying to clinch

and Lundgren counters with a takedown into side control.
Lundgren taking a breather here.
Ivanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position.
Lundgren trying to mount his opponent but Ivanov defends it.
Well, if Lundgren is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lundgren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ivanov for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.

We're going to have a standup here because Dolph Lundgren wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ivanov wants to clinch but Lundgren slips to the side
and Lundgren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cj Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
Ivanov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lundgren counter with a right hand.
Ivanov tries to clinch

and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown. Ivanov fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lundgren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Lundgren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lundgren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov has his foot on Lundgren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lundgren works his way back into a safe position though.

Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lundgren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lundgren passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ivanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lundgren pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lundgren pulls his head out easily.
Dolph Lundgren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lundgren trying to control the pace.

Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Ivanov tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ivanov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lundgren has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lundgren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ivanov is trying to get back to half guard.

Lundgren stands up.
Ivanov tries to clinch up

so Lundgren counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov wants to sweep but no luck.

Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lundgren defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dolph Lundgren dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ivanov closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lundgren counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lundgren's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lundgren can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lundgren pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanov is keeping the position for now.
Lundgren is pushing down on Ivanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.

Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lundgren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Ivanov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lundgren escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lundgren!
Ivanov is looking to regain half guard here but Lundgren keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivanov is being controlled here.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov gets back to half guard.
Ivanov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lundgren has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ivanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov really wants to buck Lundgren off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lundgren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
Lundgren looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four 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.
Ivanov is working to get back to half guard.
Cj Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Lundgren controlling from the back.
Lundgren has the hooks in. Ivanov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lundgren has good solid back control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Lundgren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lundgren 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Lundgren!