PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Lynxx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Schlemenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lynxx
vs
Schlemenko

212 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 Los Angeles, Larry Lynxx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igor Schlemenko!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlemenko throws a head kick but Lynxx moves out of range.
Schlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Lynxx takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Larry Lynxx has been cut.
Schlemenko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schlemenko wants to clinch.
Schlemenko misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Schlemenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lynxx throws a head kick that Schlemenko semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Lynxx both land. Nice combination.
Schlemenko misses with a straight right.

Lynxx scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Schlemenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynxx just content to control the position.
Lynxx tries to stand but Schlemenko is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlemenko is looking for a sweep.
Lynxx wants to control but Schlemenko is keeping him busy.
Lynxx controlling from side mount.
Schlemenko looks gassed!
Lynxx lands a few punches from side control.
Schlemenko pushes Lynxx away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lynxx gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The strikes coming from Lynxx are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Schlemenko's face as Lynxx controls the position.
Lynxx knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schlemenko on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lynxx trying to control the position but Schlemenko is working away.
Lynxx looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Schlemenko is avoiding damage well.
Lynxx working the ground and pound.
Lynxx in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lynxx trying to control the position but Schlemenko is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlemenko prevents Lynxx from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lynxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schlemenko, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlemenko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lynxx cracks Schlemenko with a big right hand but Schlemenko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Schlemenko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lynxx wants to control but Schlemenko is keeping him busy.
Schlemenko dodges the ground and pound from Lynxx.
An elbow from Lynxx crashes against the mat.
Lynxx is looking to take a break and control but Schlemenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynxx will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lynxx lands a nice forearm strike.
Lynxx controlling the position.
Lynxx grinds an elbow into Schlemenko's temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lynxx takes a little break here. Schlemenko wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Lynxx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lynxx's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from Lynxx.
Lynxx pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schlemenko throws a sloppy head kick and Lynxx moves out of range easily.
Lynxx defending well as Schlemenko loads up on a big left hand.
Lynxx tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schlemenko throws a head kick that misses.
Lynxx lands with a slapping head kick.
Lynxx cracks the inside of Schlemenko's front leg.
Lynxx tries a head kick but it misses.

Lynxx gets a takedown into half guard.
Lynxx tries to pass to full mount but Schlemenko defends it.
Lynxx controlling the action here.
Schlemenko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynxx is looking to advance position but Schlemenko won't allow it.
Lynxx trying to control the pace.
Schlemenko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lynxx scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schlemenko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lynxx looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schlemenko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schlemenko won't allow Lynxx to pass to mount.

Lynxx is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lynxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lynxx.
Lynxx landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lynxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lynxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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.
Lynxx is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lynxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schlemenko keeps working.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Larry Lynxx.
Schlemenko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Lynxx shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schlemenko tries to kick Lynxx off but Lynxx keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Larry Lynxx dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Lynxx's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lynxx lands a head kick. Schlemenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lynxx blocks a head kick by Schlemenko.

Schlemenko gets caught flat footed, as Lynxx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynxx controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lynxx has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynxx's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Schlemenko has a closed guard, preventing Lynxx from standing up.
Schlemenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lynxx trying to control but Schlemenko is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynxx throws a big right hand that misses.
Schlemenko keeping full guard, as Lynxx tries to pass.
Lynxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlemenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lynxx lands a two punch combo.
Lynxx cracks Schlemenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lynxx ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Lynxx shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schlemenko napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynxx throws a strike aimed at the side of Schlemenko's head but Schlemenko avoids it well.

Lynxx wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Schlemenko, who protects the arm well.
Schlemenko prevents Lynxx from improving position.
Lynxx landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lynxx tries to score with some ground and pound. Schlemenko controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynxx is chipping away with strikes.
Lynxx fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Schlemenko avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lynxx.
Lynxx tries to move into full mount but can't pass Schlemenko's legs.
Schlemenko is not content to let Lynxx control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lynxx staying calm.

Lynxx thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lynxx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Schlemenko to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Lynxx showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lynxx 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Lynxx!