PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dolbakov
vs
Tio

193 cm
33
289 lbs
11 - 16 - 1

219 cm
24
292 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 11 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolbakov looks to clinch

and Tio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tio.
Dolbakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolbakov is trying to pull guard but Tio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dolbakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dolbakov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tio tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dolbakov avoids it.
Dolbakov can't get the takedown.
Tio has a couple of punches blocked by Dolbakov.
Tio blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dolbakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dolbakov.
Dolbakov has a couple of punches blocked by Tio.

Dolbakov breaks from the clinch.

Dolbakov clinches.
Dolbakov is breathing heavily.
Dolbakov taking a breather.
Tio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dolbakov smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tio tries to keep at a distance but Dolbakov has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dolbakov wants to clinch.

Tio closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dolbakov did well to prevent Tio getting side control.

Dolbakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Tio.
Tio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dolbakov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tio on the ground.

Tio is looking for a kimura here.
Tio not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dolbakov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dolbakov as he jumps to the side.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackjan Tio.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dolbakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tio misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tio keeps the fight on the outside.
Tio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dolbakov is able to avoid easily.
Tio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dolbakov as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov tries to clinch up but Tio circles away and keeps his distance.

Dolbakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tio, pushing him back against the cage.
Tio wants a takedown.
Tio stalling.
Dolbakov jumps guard but Tio stands there with Dolbakov around his waist. Dolbakov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dolbakov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tio takes a shot to the head.
Tio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Tio breaks from the clinch.

Tio gets the takedown into side control.
Tio tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dolbakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tio wants to stand but Dolbakov has his arm trapped.
Check out the look on Tio's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Tio wants to control but Dolbakov is keeping him busy.
Tio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dolbakov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet here but Tio is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dolbakov's back.
Dolbakov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tio throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dolbakov could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jackjan Tio will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dolbakov is looking to clinch but Tio is avoiding it.

Tio rushes Dolbakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dolbakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tio is trying to break the clinch but Dolbakov is controlling him.
Tio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dolbakov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dolbakov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tio.
Tio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackjan Tio.
Tio drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dolbakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dolbakov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tio manages to break the clinch.
Dolbakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Tio circles away.
Tio throws the kick towards the body but Dolbakov avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tio shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tio prevents Dolbakov from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tio wants to get back to his feet.
Dolbakov is looking to escape.
Tio working over Dolbakov with some ground and pound. Dolbakov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dolbakov tries to kick Tio off but Tio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Tio wants to control but Dolbakov is keeping him busy.

Tio maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dolbakov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tio has cracked it and Dolbakov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackjan Tio!