PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serega Ukolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ukolov
vs
Dolbakov

182 cm
29
290 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

193 cm
29
289 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Serega Ukolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Dolbakov as Ukolov shoots in.
Ukolov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Dolbakov moves into the clinch.
Ukolov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serega Ukolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dolbakov tries to stall but Ukolov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dolbakov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ukolov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dolbakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dolbakov scores with a shot to the side of Ukolov's head.
Ukolov 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.
Dolbakov trying to stall but Ukolov improves his position.
Ukolov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dolbakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ukolov prevents Dolbakov from breaking the clinch.
Ukolov 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.
Ukolov can't get the takedown.
Dolbakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dolbakov gets underhooks to prevent Ukolov's takedown attempt.
Dolbakov is trying to break free.
Dolbakov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dolbakov is pressed up against the cage. Ukolov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dolbakov down to the mat. Dolbakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ukolov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dolbakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ukolov is breathing heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dolbakov wants to control from the top but Ukolov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dolbakov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Dolbakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Dolbakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolbakov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ukolov has him pressed against the cage.
Ukolov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dolbakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ukolov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dolbakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ukolov shoots in for a takedown but Dolbakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Dolbakov darts in and clinches Ukolov up against the cage.
Dolbakov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ukolov is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ukolov wants a takedown.
Ukolov wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Dolbakov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dolbakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ukolov is looking to take this one to the mat.

Dolbakov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ukolov regains guard.
Dolbakov wanted to stand there but Ukolov had control of the position.
Dolbakov trying to control but Ukolov is working from the bottom.
Dolbakov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dolbakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolbakov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ukolov is proving hard to escape from.

Ukolov working for a triangle but Dolbakov defends it easily.
Ukolov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov wants to stand but Ukolov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ukolov trying to strike off his back.
Dolbakov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dolbakov looking to sit in guard and control but Ukolov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ukolov lands a couple of digs.

Ukolov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ukolov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dolbakov wants to stand up but Ukolov is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukolov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ukolov stops Dolbakov from standing up.
Ukolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dolbakov wants to stand and escape but Ukolov is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ukolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dolbakov 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.
Ukolov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ukolov postures up and lands a big shot to Dolbakov's brow.
Dolbakov striking off his back but it's not causing Ukolov any problems.
Ukolov scoring with some ground and pound.
Ukolov with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolbakov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ukolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ukolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dolbakov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Dolbakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dolbakov pushes Ukolov up against the cage in a clinch.
Ukolov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ukolov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dolbakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dolbakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ukolov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serega Ukolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ukolov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Serega Ukolov has been cut.

Dolbakov has closed the distance and engaged Ukolov in a clinch.
Ukolov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dolbakov after a bit of a struggle.
Dolbakov lands a right hand.
Dolbakov prevents the takedown attempt.

Dolbakov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ukolov uses from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolbakov wants to stand and escape but Ukolov is having none of it.
Ukolov with a nice head shot there.
Ukolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dolbakov wants to stand up but Ukolov is controlling him.
Ukolov stands up over Dolbakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ukolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ukolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dolbakov's head.
Ukolov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ukolov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dolbakov tries to strike from the bottom.
Dolbakov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dolbakov is breathing heavily.
Ukolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ukolov stands up over Dolbakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ukolov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dolbakov's head.
Ukolov works over Dolbakov with some ground and pound from guard.
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!

Ukolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ukolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ukolov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ukolov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ukolov is working Dolbakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but Ukolov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ukolov is working Dolbakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ukolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dolbakov wants to stand up but Ukolov is controlling him.
Ukolov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dolbakov's head.

Ukolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ukolov is working Dolbakov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Ukolov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dolbakov wants to stand and escape but Ukolov is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ukolov lands a couple of elbows.
Ukolov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ukolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ukolov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ukolov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ukolov works over Dolbakov with some ground and pound from guard.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ukolov is controlling him.
Ukolov working some strikes from top position.
Ukolov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ukolov works over Dolbakov with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ukolov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Ukolov drops back looking for a leg! Dolbakov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dolbakov manages to kick Ukolov off! Ukolov jumps back into Dolbakov's guard.
Ukolov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ukolov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ukolov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Ukolov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ukolov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ukolov stops Dolbakov from standing up.
Ukolov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ukolov won't allow Dolbakov to get back to his feet.

Ukolov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ukolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ukolov stands up over Dolbakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ukolov landing some decent shots from guard.

Ukolov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ukolov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ukolov stands up over Dolbakov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serega Ukolov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Serega Ukolov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ukolov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dolbakov did well to prevent Ukolov getting side control.
Ukolov trying to pass the guard but Dolbakov defending well.

Ukolov is looking for a kimura here.
Ukolov lands with a punch from half guard.

Ukolov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dolbakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dolbakov is looking to escape.

Ukolov seems to be working for a kimura but Dolbakov defends the submission attempt.
Dolbakov wants to improve his position but Ukolov is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov trying to hold on to Ukolov's head to control him but Ukolov postures up.
Dolbakov taking some punishment here, with Ukolov in his half guard.
Serega Ukolov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ukolov working Dolbakov over with strikes.
Dolbakov is looking to escape.
Dolbakov has hold of Ukolov's hands but Ukolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dolbakov is looking to escape.
Dolbakov taking some punishment here, with Ukolov in his half guard.

Ukolov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dolbakov defends it well.

Ukolov is working for a kimura but Dolbakov is defending it quite comfortably.

Ukolov is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dolbakov has hold of Ukolov's hands but Ukolov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ukolov uses his free foot to push down on Dolbakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dolbakov.

Ukolov has control of Dolbakov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dolbakov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dolbakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ukolov lands a big elbow.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet.
Ukolov landing strikes from the mount and Dolbakov is in trouble!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ukolov with the ground and pound from mount.
Ukolov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dolbakov's face.

Ukolov has control of Dolbakov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dolbakov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ukolov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ukolov scoring with strikes but Dolbakov is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ukolov wants to finish this one by submission but Dolbakov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ukolov.
Ukolov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ukolov lands a couple of good shots and Dolbakov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Ukolov looking for the choke from the back.

Dolbakov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Dolbakov showing good submission defense here.

Ukolov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Ukolov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dolbakov is defending well though. Ukolov let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ukolov misses with a punch to the head.

Dolbakov defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ukolov's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serega Ukolov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ukolov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serega Ukolov!