PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Krinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasha Lebedev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Igor Krinov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Krinov
vs
Lebedev

178 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Knock Out
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Krinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sasha Lebedev!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krinov throws the left hand but Lebedev avoids the punch easily.
Lebedev defending well as Krinov loads up on a big left hand.
Krinov throws a nice looking combination but Lebedev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lebedev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krinov!

Lebedev has hold of Krinov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Krinov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lebedev moves to back control.

Lebedev is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Krinov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Krinov tries to escape but Lebedev has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Lebedev is looking for a rear naked choke here but Krinov reverses the position brilliantly into Lebedev's guard!
Lebedev looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lebedev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lebedev looks gassed!

Lebedev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Krinov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Krinov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Krinov wanted to stand there but Lebedev had control of the position.
Krinov throwing strikes from guard but Lebedev blocks nicely.
Krinov stopping the sweep attempt from Lebedev.

Krinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krinov clobbers Lebedev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice jab there from Krinov.
Lebedev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krinov swivels and escapes.
Lebedev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Lebedev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krinov!

Lebedev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Lebedev get's back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lebedev shoots for a takedown but Krinov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lebedev shoots in but Krinov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lebedev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Krinov throws a sloppy head kick and Lebedev moves out of range easily.
Krinov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lebedev backs up against the cage.

Lebedev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lebedev is looking to take a break and control but Krinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krinov pushes Lebedev off looking to stand but Lebedev dives back in and keeps control.
Lebedev winds up and cracks Krinov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Lebedev is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Krinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lebedev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lebedev seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krinov is trying to stand.
Lebedev passes to side control.
Krinov is not content to let Lebedev control the position.
Krinov bucks up and tries to throw Lebedev off but instead Lebedev has got his back!

Lebedev looking for the choke from the back.

Lebedev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Krinov right now.
Lebedev lands a shot to the head.
Krinov tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev tries to get the hooks in deep but Krinov pushed the leg off.
Sasha Lebedev has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lebedev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Krinov breaks Lebedev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krinov chips away with some ground and pound.

Lebedev pushes Krinov off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lebedev misses with a combination
and Krinov counters with a left and a right that stings Lebedev.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lebedev feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lebedev stands and throws Krinov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Lebedev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lebedev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Krinov is defending against the submission attempts here by Lebedev.
Lebedev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krinov keeps working.
Krinov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lebedev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krinov tries to kick Lebedev off but Lebedev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lebedev passes to full mount!
Krinov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebedev trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krinov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lebedev avoids the attempt from Krinov to control.
Krinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lebedev landing shots from mount.

Lebedev looking to secure an arm triangle but Krinov defends it well.
Lebedev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Krinov is holding on tight.
Lebedev is landing with some decent strikes but Krinov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lebedev lands with some strikes.
Krinov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebedev on the ground.

Lebedev working for a guillotine from mount but Krinov is in no mood to give up.
Krinov tries to buck Lebedev off but he can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebedev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Igor Krinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lebedev working for a guillotine from mount but Krinov is in no mood to give up.

Lebedev is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Krinov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Lebedev has control of Krinov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Krinov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lebedev scoring with strikes but Krinov is staying in there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lebedev is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krinov throws a series of punches but Lebedev avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sasha Lebedev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lebedev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasha Lebedev!