PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dubolomov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dubolomov comes into the arena with Can't Be Touched blaring out of the sound system. Lesner has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dubolomov
vs
Lesner

195 cm
24
297 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dubolomov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Lesner!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Oooh a lovely combination from Dubolomov sends Lesner down but not out. Dubolomov dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dubolomov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lesner struggling a bit here.
Dubolomov trying to control the position but Lesner is working away.
Lesner is looking to regain half guard here but Dubolomov keeps moving and retains side control.
Lesner is trying to control Dubolomov's posture but Dubolomov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dubolomov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lesner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lesner throwing shots but Dubolomov is blocking nicely.
Dubolomov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lesner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesner throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubolomov wants to get back to his feet but Lesner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lesner throws an elbow that misses. Dubolomov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesner's guard. Nice move by Dubolomov!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov postures up in Lesner's guard and throws a big left but Lesner blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lesner holds on and takes a little breather.
Lesner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dubolomov!
Dubolomov is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lesner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubolomov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dubolomov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesner on the ground.
Lesner landing punches.

It looks like Ivan Dubolomov has been cut.

Lesner has hold of Dubolomov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dubolomov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dubolomov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Dubolomov is rocked!

Ivan Dubolomov's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Lesner! Dubolomov is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brock Lesner!