PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Spartak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Leonid Spartak was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Dolbakov
vs
Spartak

193 cm
33
289 lbs
10 - 16 - 1

225 cm
29
302 lbs
7 - 16 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 10 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leonid Spartak!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dolbakov lands a left and a right that send Spartak crashing to the mat, dazed. Dolbakov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Leonid Spartak has been cut.
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 instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dolbakov could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dolbakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spartak.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dolbakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dolbakov is trying to break the clinch but Spartak is controlling him.
Spartak prevents Dolbakov from breaking the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dolbakov as the two fighters clinch.

Dolbakov drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Spartak stops Dolbakov from standing up.
Spartak is looking to work some ground and pound but Dolbakov has wrist control.
Dolbakov keeping full guard, as Spartak tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dolbakov pushes Spartak off and gets back to his feet.
Dolbakov tries to bum rush Spartak with a series of wild strikes but Spartak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Spartak rushes Dolbakov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spartak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dolbakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spartak wants to take the fight to the mat but Dolbakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.
Dolbakov scores with a shot to the side of Spartak's head.
Dolbakov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spartak tries to break free but Dolbakov pushes him back against the cage.

Spartak lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Spartak stops Dolbakov from getting back to his feet.
Dolbakov wants to control but Spartak is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spartak is trying to work for a kimura but Dolbakov is defending well.
Dolbakov trying to control from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spartak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dolbakov is trying to stand back up but Spartak is controlling him
Spartak trying to control from half guard but Dolbakov is working away.
Spartak stops Dolbakov from getting back to his feet.

Spartak is trying to work for a kimura but Dolbakov is defending well.
Spartak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dolbakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spartak is keen to just control but Dolbakov is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spartak prevents Dolbakov from standing back up.
Dolbakov won't allow Spartak to pass to mount.
Spartak is taking a breather. Dolbakov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leonid Spartak was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Dolbakov moves into range and clinches up with Spartak.
A shot in the inside from Dolbakov.

Dolbakov manages to pull guard.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but Spartak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dolbakov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spartak.
Spartak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spartak prevents Dolbakov from escaping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dolbakov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Spartak is trying to get an arm triangle but Dolbakov is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov is not content to let Spartak control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolbakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spartak's best efforts.
Dolbakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spartak prevents Dolbakov from standing back up.
Dolbakov missing with punches from the bottom.
Spartak looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spartak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Spartak passes to full mount!
Dolbakov is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dolbakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Spartak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dolbakov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spartak looking to control.
Spartak pulls Dolbakov in close to prevent any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dolbakov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

Dolbakov gets to his feet. Spartak looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

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

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 Spartak uses from the top position.
Spartak working some strikes from top position.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but Spartak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dolbakov keeping moving, preventing Spartak from controlling successfully.
Dolbakov wants to stand but Spartak is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dolbakov pushes Spartak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Spartak rushes Dolbakov and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolbakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartak backwards.
Spartak blocks an uppercut.

Spartak pulls guard effortlessly.
Dolbakov won't allow Spartak to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spartak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dolbakov postures up in Spartak's guard and throws a big left but Spartak blocks it.
Dolbakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Dolbakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Spartak looking to score a takedown here. Dolbakov is defending well but Spartak drives through and ends up in Dolbakov's guard.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but Spartak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spartak lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Spartak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dolbakov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spartak has managed to get both his arms back between Dolbakov's legs - danger averted.

Dolbakov is looking for a triangle but Spartak pushes his legs off easily.
Spartak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolbakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartak is controlling him.
Leonid Spartak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spartak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolbakov looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonid Spartak.
A left and a right from Dolbakov both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dolbakov clinches up against the cage.

Spartak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dolbakov closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Dolbakov fails to land.
Spartak leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dolbakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spartak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spartak fails to pull guard.

Dolbakov pulls guard.

Dolbakov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Spartak presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dolbakov prevents a body shot from Spartak.

Dolbakov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spartak can't fight it off and eventually Dolbakov manages to take the fight to the floor. Spartak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dolbakov wants to stand and escape but instead Spartak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolbakov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spartak is controlling him.
Spartak is pushing down on Dolbakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dolbakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Spartak has managed to sneak the leg through.

Spartak postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dolbakov to stand up.

Dolbakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolbakov working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dolbakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartak backwards.
Spartak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dolbakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spartak is trying to pull guard but Dolbakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Dolbakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonid Spartak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Spartak tries to keep at a distance but Dolbakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spartak tries a body shot but Dolbakov blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov can't find room to land a body shot as Spartak controls the action.
Spartak missing with knees to the body.
Spartak leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dolbakov fails to land.
Spartak taking a breather.

Dolbakov jumps into guard, dragging Spartak to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spartak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dolbakov wants to get back to his feet but Spartak is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spartak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Spartak trying to control the position from guard on top but Dolbakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spartak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spartak prevents Dolbakov from getting back to his feet.
Spartak content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonid Spartak.
Spartak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dolbakov pinned against the cage. Dolbakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spartak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dolbakov defends it nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spartak trying to control the position but instead, Dolbakov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Spartak into the cage.

Spartak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dolbakov swivels and escapes.
Ivan Dolbakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonid Spartak.

Spartak tries to keep at a distance but Dolbakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spartak stalling against the cage.
Spartak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spartak is trying to break free.
Dolbakov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spartaks head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dolbakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spartak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dolbakov lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivan Dolbakov has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Dolbakov pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dolbakov wriggles free and stands up.

Dolbakov forces Spartak back against the cage and clinches.
Spartak is looking for a takedown.
Dolbakov cracks Spartak with a nice body shot.

Dolbakov successfully pulls guard.
Spartak controlling from the top position.

Dolbakov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Spartak has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Dolbakov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Spartak has Dolbakov up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dolbakov.
Dolbakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spartak backwards.
Dolbakov lands a right hand.
Dolbakov lands a shoulder strike.
Spartak jumps guard but Dolbakov stands there with Spartak around his waist. Spartak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spartak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dolbakov lands with a light punch inside.
Spartak jumps guard but Dolbakov stands there with Spartak around his waist. Spartak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov gets through Spartak's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonid Spartak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Dolbakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dolbakov jumps guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolbakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dolbakov 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

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