PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antione Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dolvich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Stark
vs
Dolvich

192 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Antione Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolvich!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dolvich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dolvich showed some decent athleticism there.
Dolvich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dolvich is controlling the pace.
Stark is in trouble now - Dolvich has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to hold on but Dolvich pushes him away.
Dolvich controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark blocking the ground and pound.
Dolvich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dolvich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolvich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dolvich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stark because Dolvich loaded up on that one.
Dolvich thowing shots but they're missing.
Dolvich with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Antione Stark has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolvich tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dolvich throws a wild left hand from mount and Stark manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Dolvich throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.

Dolvich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dolvich trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stark wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dolvich stalling.
It looks like Dolvich might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dolvich is just content to waste time from the top position. Stark takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Dolvich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stark, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dolvich 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dolvich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antione Stark's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dolvich shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stark is trying to defend but Dolvich finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stark kicks Dolvich off and gets back to his feet.
Stark throws a right hand that Dolvich ducks under and follows up with a left that Dolvich also avoids with ease.
Antione Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stark blocks a head kick by Dolvich.

Dolvich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.

Dolvich has Stark pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dolvich pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stark tumbling to the mat - Dolvich dives into Stark's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Stark throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dolvich escapes and throws Stark's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark prevents Dolvich from moving into mount.
Dolvich controls the position.
Dolvich has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dolvich looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poor strikes thrown by Dolvich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dolvich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dolvich content just to control the position here.

Dolvich goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Stark is on top in guard.
Stark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dolvich keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Dolvich trying to strike off his back.
Dolvich is trying to hold Stark in close to prevent damage but Stark has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolvich keeps working.
Dolvich is doing well to control the position and prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
Ivan Dolvich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dolvich regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stark.
Dolvich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stark is one step ahead there.

Dolvich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Dolvich looking for a guillotine here but Stark defends easily.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolvich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Dolvich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antione Stark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dolvich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dolvich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dolvich prevents Stark from improving his position.
Stark is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stark.

Stark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolvich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dolvich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dolvich stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dolvich lands a slapping body shot.
Dolvich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dolvich pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stark back to the cage. Dolvich follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Dolvich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dolvich showed some decent athleticism there.

Stark is rocked!

Dolvich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stark sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Dolvich seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dolvich seems to be working for a kimura but Stark defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dolvich passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dolvich throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Dolvich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stark rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dolvich's guard! Nice work there by Stark!
Stark not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dolvich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Dolvich utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dolvich uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Dolvich looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Antione Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Dolvich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dolvich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolvich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dolvich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dolvich!