PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brody Dynamite (ranked 4185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Lazebnov (ranked 5276 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Brody Dynamite has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brody Dynamite seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Dynamite
vs
Lazebnov

183 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Dynamite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Lazebnov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a hook but Lazebnov blocks it.
Dynamite avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dynamite .

Dynamite takes the fight into the clinch.

Dynamite drags the fight down to the ground.
Dynamite is controlling Lazebnov's posture.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazebnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazebnov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dynamite is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazebnov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite trying to strike off his back.
Dynamite has his hands on Lazebnov's head, controlling the position.
Lazebnov won't allow Dynamite to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lazebnov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Dynamite counters by moving into the clinch.
Lazebnov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Dynamite really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazebnov shoots for a takedown but Dynamite saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brody Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Lazebnov.
Dynamite keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazebnov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynamite sprawls well. Dynamite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazebnov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lazebnov tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.
Lazebnov looks to throw a body kick

and Dynamite decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazebnov's guard.

Dynamite stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Dynamite moves into range and clinches up with Lazebnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite stalls.

Dynamite has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lazebnov uses from the top position.
Dynamite wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazebnov is fighting to break Dynamite 's control of his arms but Dynamite is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dynamite wants to stand but Lazebnov is controlling the position.
Dynamite bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazebnov's guard.

Lazebnov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dynamite slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Dynamite passes Lazebnov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dynamite wants to pass the guard but Lazebnov is defending well.
Dynamite works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dynamite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lazebnov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Dynamite dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dynamite pulls guard.
Dynamite is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazebnov can do to turn this around?
Lazebnov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazebnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Brody Dynamite overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazebnov stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynamite is on top in guard.

Dynamite cracks Lazebnov with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lazebnov has momentary wrist control but Dynamite slips an elbow through the middle.
Dynamite chips away with some ground and pound.
Dynamite sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dynamite advances position into side control!

Dynamite decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with the combination.

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

Dynamite works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dynamite sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dynamite slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dynamite stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lazebnov to get to his feet.
Lazebnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Lazebnov moves into range and clinches up with Dynamite .

Dynamite has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lazebnov is trying to keep an underhook but Dynamite manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lazebnov is trying to control but can't.
Dynamite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dynamite is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lazebnov is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazebnov has hold of Dynamite 's hands but Dynamite slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynamite trying to control the pace.

Dynamite decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brody Dynamite dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lazebnov digs a good hook to Dynamite 's body.
Lazebnov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dynamite swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dynamite forces Lazebnov back against the cage and clinches.

Dynamite ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dynamite no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazebnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazebnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazebnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dynamite is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite wants to stand and escape but Lazebnov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite keeping full guard, as Lazebnov tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lazebnov wants to stand but Dynamite is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dynamite shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dynamite was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dynamite controls the position.

Dynamite has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lazebnov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dynamite as he avoids it easily.
As Lazebnov tries to get set, Dynamite tries to push him back and clinch up but Lazebnov manages to avoid the attempt.
Lazebnov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazebnov misses with a hook to the body
and Dynamite counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Anton Lazebnov has been cut.

Lazebnov gets caught napping as Dynamite dives in and scores a takedown. Lazebnov manages to retain guard.
Dynamite 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lazebnov for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite continues to stall.
Dynamite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dynamite tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazebnov is retaining full guard.
Dynamite advances to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dynamite lands a nice short elbow.
Lazebnov is trying to maintain the position but Dynamite is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dynamite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Dynamite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lazebnov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dynamite .
Dynamite scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Dynamite showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dynamite has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Brody Dynamite !

Brody Dynamite wins by unanimous decision!