PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolbakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taras Stanislav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolbakov's entrance music is Radiohead-Creep. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dolbakov
vs
Stanislav

194 cm
19
216 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dolbakov!
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, Taras Stanislav!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanislav listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Ivan Dolbakov has been cut.
Stanislav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanislav looks to land a combination but Dolbakov avoids it well.
Stanislav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dolbakov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stanislav throws a series of punches but Dolbakov avoids them all with ease.
Taras Stanislav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Stanislav.
Stanislav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanislav misses with a double jab.

Dolbakov clinches up against the cage.
Dolbakov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Dolbakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Stanislav misses.
Stanislav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Dolbakov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanislav is looking to stand up but Dolbakov isn't so interested in that idea.

Dolbakov 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 won't allow Stanislav to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolbakov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stanislav wants to stand but Dolbakov is controlling the position.
Dolbakov wants to get up but he can't break Stanislav's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stanislav wants to get back to his feet but Dolbakov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stanislav!
Dolbakov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taras Stanislav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stanislav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dolbakov counters with a shoot takedown. Stanislav fights it but they end up in guard.
Dolbakov is breathing heavily.
Stanislav wants to stand but Dolbakov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanislav keeping moving, preventing Dolbakov from controlling successfully.
Dolbakov stops Stanislav from standing up.
Dolbakov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanislav throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dolbakov counters with a single leg into guard. Stanislav didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stanislav wants to stand but Dolbakov is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov trying to control but Stanislav is working from the bottom.

Stanislav pushes Dolbakov off and gets back to his feet.
Stanislav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolbakov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stanislav thinking.
Stanislav falls off balance throwing a combination

and Dolbakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stanislav wants to stand but Dolbakov is controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dolbakov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanislav wants to stand up but Dolbakov is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A cross from Stanislav lands.
Stanislav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dolbakov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dolbakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stanislav was well out of range. Poor timing from Dolbakov.
Dolbakov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanislav.
Stanislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolbakov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanislav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stanislav scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stanislav lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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 Ivan Dolbakov's cut.
That's time! Dolbakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dolbakov is looking to clinch.
Stanislav misses with a double jab

and Dolbakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stanislav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dolbakov controlling from the top position.
Dolbakov prevents Stanislav from getting back to his feet.

Stanislav is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stanislav tries to circle away but Dolbakov has him pinned against the cage.

Dolbakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Stanislav.
Stanislav misses with a hook. Dolbakov ducked under it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Dolbakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanislav is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dolbakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dolbakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stanislav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dolbakov is controlling him.
Dolbakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanislav is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanislav wants to stand and escape but Dolbakov is having none of it.
Dolbakov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dolbakov prevents Stanislav from getting back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dolbakov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stanislav misses with a double jab

and Dolbakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stanislav avoiding damage as Dolbakov throws knees to the body.
Stanislav is trying to break the clinch but Dolbakov has him pressed against the cage.
Stanislav is trying to break the clinch but Dolbakov has him pressed against the cage.
Stanislav wants to break free but Dolbakov has control.
Stanislav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dolbakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stanislav has had enough of the clinch but Dolbakov keeps him there for the moment.
Stanislav is trying to force a seperation but Dolbakov has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Stanislav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stanislav wants to get back to striking at distance but Dolbakov won't allow it.
Dolbakov is trying to drag Stanislav to the mat but Stanislav just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dolbakov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Dolbakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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 takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stanislav sizes up Dolbakov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanislav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanislav throws a nice looking combination but Dolbakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dolbakov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stanislav wants to get back to his feet.
Dolbakov wants to control but Stanislav is keeping him busy.

Dolbakov decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav misses with a series of wild punches.

Dolbakov shoots in and bounces Stanislav off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stanislav wants to stand and escape but Dolbakov is having none of it.
Dolbakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanislav wants to get back to his feet but Dolbakov passes into half guard.
Dolbakov wants to take a breather but Stanislav is having none of it.
Dolbakov stops Stanislav from getting back to his feet.
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 Ivan Dolbakov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Stanislav misses with a double jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stanislav.
Stanislav misses with a few strikes there.
Stanislav throws a nice looking combination but Dolbakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dolbakov misses with a body shot.
Stanislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolbakov counters with an inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dolbakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanislav connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Dolbakov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dolbakov gets a clinch.

Dolbakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice combination there by Stanislav.
Stanislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dolbakov moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dolbakov manages to break the clinch.
Dolbakov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanislav.
Stanislav misses with a double jab.
Stanislav misses with a double jab
and Dolbakov counters with a big head kick but Stanislav shrugs it off.
Stanislav throws a series of punches but Dolbakov moves out of range.
Stanislav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dolbakov counters with a nice body kick.
Stanislav throws a one two combo.
Stanislav throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dolbakov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Dolbakov 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.
Stanislav pushes Dolbakov off looking to stand but Dolbakov dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dolbakov is taking a breather. Stanislav 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.

Stanislav has one foot on Dolbakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stanislav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dolbakov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stanislav won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanislav wants to get back to his feet.
Dolbakov wants to control but Stanislav is keeping him busy.
Stanislav tries to escape but Dolbakov is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dolbakov stands up and beckons Stanislav to his feet.
Stanislav looks to land a combination but Dolbakov avoids it well.
Stanislav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dolbakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stanislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolbakov counters with a big head kick but Stanislav shrugs it off.
Stanislav looks to land a left hand but Dolbakov moved out of range nicely.
Stanislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolbakov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dolbakov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanislav finds it's way round the side to connect with Dolbakov's head.
Stanislav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dolbakov digs a good body shot into Stanislav's ribs.
Stanislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolbakov counters with a thumping low kick.
Stanislav throws a combination that misses
and Dolbakov counters with a big head kick but Stanislav shrugs it off.
Stanislav throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dolbakov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanislav wants to stand and escape but Dolbakov is having none of it.

Stanislav has his feet on Dolbakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Stanislav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dolbakov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stanislav is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stanislav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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

Stanislav has one foot on Dolbakov's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanislav displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Dolbakov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stanislav is trying to break the clinch but Dolbakov has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stanislav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stanislav wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dolbakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taras Stanislav 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.
Stanislav looks to land a combination but Dolbakov avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dolbakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dolbakov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

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