PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brocky Lesnariano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnariano comes into the arena with Alice Cooper - Schools Out blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lesnariano
vs
Petrov

190 cm
24
243 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brocky Lesnariano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov looks to land a combination but Lesnariano avoids it well.
Petrov lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrov throws a series of strikes that have Lesnariano backpedaling.
Lesnariano has a takedown stuffed.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.

Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnariano won't allow Petrov to get back to his feet.
Petrov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Lesnariano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lesnariano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnariano advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lesnariano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lesnariano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov is trying to get back to his feet.

Lesnariano working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnariano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lesnariano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lesnariano is breathing heavily.
Petrov is not content to let Lesnariano control the position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnariano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnariano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petrov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lesnariano asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Lesnariano is trying to get an arm triangle but Petrov is defending well.

Lesnariano looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lesnariano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lesnariano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lesnariano is controlling him well.

Lesnariano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lesnariano is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Petrov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Petrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lesnariano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Lesnariano is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Petrov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnariano is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brocky Lesnariano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lesnariano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov cracks Lesnariano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrov throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Brocky Lesnariano has been cut.
Lesnariano takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnariano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Petrov scores with a jab. Lesnariano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrov misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnariano dives in and grabs Petrov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes down on Lesnariano's head and hops out.
Petrov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Petrov lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lesnariano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Artem Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lesnariano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov lands with a kick to the temple. Lesnariano shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lesnariano blocks a head kick by Petrov.
Brocky Lesnariano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Petrov lands but Lesnariano takes it in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrov scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov throws a one two combo.
Brocky Lesnariano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrov lunges at Lesnariano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnariano's hand.
Petrov throws a combination. Lesnariano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrov connects with a high kick.
Petrov lands a head kick!

Lesnariano is rocked!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Oh Lesnariano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lesnariano seems to have got his legs back now.
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!
Petrov stalks Lesnariano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesnariano's face. Lesnariano staggers backwards, shaken.
Petrov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Petrov's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Petrov duly obliges.
Petrov throws a head kick that Lesnariano semi-blocks.
Lesnariano has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Petrov is working the combinations to good effect here.
Petrov looks to land a combination. Lesnariano sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lesnariano takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lesnariano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brocky Lesnariano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrov!
Petrov throws a one two combo.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesnariano. Lesnariano gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesnariano has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Petrov works over Lesnariano's head and body with a nice combination.
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Lesnariano shoots in for a takedown but Petrov shows good takedown defense.
Lesnariano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
Petrov lands a high kick!
Petrov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Lesnariano scores with a takedown into Petrov's guard.
Petrov is looking to stand up but Lesnariano isn't so interested in that idea.

Lesnariano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lesnariano looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnariano prevents Petrov from getting back to his feet.
Lesnariano trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnariano passes Petrov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lesnariano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Lesnariano swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brocky Lesnariano!