PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dunlap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Zakherenkoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dunlap
vs
Zakherenkoff

213 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lesley Dunlap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dunlap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Dunlap manages to pull guard.

Dunlap has his foot on Zakherenkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakherenkoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
Dunlap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakherenkoff is one step ahead there.
Zakherenkoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zakherenkoff landing some decent shots from guard.

It looks like Lesley Dunlap has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dunlap working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunlap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakherenkoff manages to get himself to full guard.

Zakherenkoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunlap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zakherenkoff wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakherenkoff has his hands on Dunlap's head, controlling the position.
Dunlap is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakherenkoff has wrist control.
Dunlap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunlap wants to stand but Zakherenkoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dunlap postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunlap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunlap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunlap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zakherenkoff's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff is pulling down on Dunlap's head to control his posture.
Dunlap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunlap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zakherenkoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zakherenkoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Zakherenkoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dunlap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zakherenkoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunlap is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunlap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zakherenkoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dunlap stands up over Zakherenkoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunlap stopping the sweep attempt from Zakherenkoff.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunlap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunlap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zakherenkoff pulls Dunlap in to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Dunlap drives through and clinches with Zakherenkoff against the cage.

Zakherenkoff has clasped his hands together around Dunlap's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dunlap tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zakherenkoff dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zakherenkoff with good strikes from the mount here!
Dunlap wants to hold on but Zakherenkoff pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakherenkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakherenkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dunlap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dunlap is breathing heavily.
Dunlap is in a horrible position here. Zakherenkoff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakherenkoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lesley Dunlap will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lesley Dunlap's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Zakherenkoff rushes Dunlap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dunlap jumps guard.
Dunlap scores with a nice shot.
Zakherenkoff stands and throws Dunlap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunlap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dunlap takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position but Dunlap is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap is looking to regain half guard here but Zakherenkoff keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff lands some shots froms side control.

Dunlap is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zakherenkoff scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dunlap is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Zakherenkoff can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!