PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lesenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Wayne is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lesenkov
vs
Wayne

169 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
24
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Lesenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesenkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wayne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesenkov's guard now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wayne stopping the sweep attempt from Lesenkov.
Wayne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wayne is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wayne advances position into side control!

Wayne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lesenkov is not content to let Wayne control the position.

Wayne swings around for an armbar but Lesenkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wayne's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Lesenkov tries to stand but Wayne is controlling from the bottom.
Wayne has Lesenkov pulled in close to control his posture.

Wayne has his feet on Lesenkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lesenkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesenkov throws a right hand that misses

so Wayne counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wayne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesenkov is looking to sweep but instead, Wayne has passed into half guard.
Wayne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wayne has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wayne is trying to control. Lesenkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lesenkov wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wayne is taking a breather. Lesenkov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bruce Wayne hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lesenkov throws a lazy uppercut

and Wayne counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lesenkov's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lesenkov keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
Wayne wanted to stand there but Lesenkov had control of the position.
Wayne controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bruce Wayne wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wayne checks a low kick from Lesenkov.
Lesenkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesenkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Wayne looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lesenkov keeping full guard, as Wayne tries to pass.
Wayne slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov wants to stand but Wayne is controlling the position.
Wayne postures up in Lesenkov's guard and throws a big left but Lesenkov blocks it.
Wayne preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Wayne was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lesenkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wayne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Lesenkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesenkov is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.
Lesenkov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wayne is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Wayne dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Decent striking displayed by Lesenkov there.

It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
A low kick from Lesenkov misses

and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lesenkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lesenkov wants to stand but Wayne is controlling the position.
Wayne passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wayne has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lesenkov!

Lesenkov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wayne.

Wayne wants to finish this one by submission but Lesenkov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wayne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wayne stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Artem Lesenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesenkov tries to clinch up

and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lesenkov is on top in guard.
Wayne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lesenkov!

Wayne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Artem Lesenkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesenkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wayne decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lesenkov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Lesenkov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesenkov is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lesenkov misses with a hook

and Wayne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lesenkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Lesenkov keeps moving.
Lesenkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesenkov, not yet.
Wayne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lesenkov is working an open guard so Wayne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wayne checks a leg kick.
Lesenkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Wayne counters with a takedown into side control.

Wayne tries for a kimura but Lesenkov is defending well.
Wayne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lesenkov keeps working.

Wayne is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lesenkov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Wayne decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wayne.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lesenkov.
Lesenkov tries to clinch up but Wayne circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick there by Lesenkov.
Artem Lesenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesenkov scores with a nice head shot.
Lesenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wayne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wayne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lesenkov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Wayne is looking to close the distance but Lesenkov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Wayne crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Wayne is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Artem Lesenkov!