PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei THE EXPERIMENT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lookin out my back door kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

THE EXPERIMENT
vs
Lebowski

190 cm
21
282 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei THE EXPERIMENT!
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, Jeffrey Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
THE EXPERIMENT shoots for a double leg takedown but Lebowski sprawls well. He's pushed THE EXPERIMENT's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lebowski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
THE EXPERIMENT has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lebowski drops THE EXPERIMENT with a left and a right! Oh, THE EXPERIMENT is hurt - Lebowski dives into side control looking to finish!

THE EXPERIMENT is rocked!
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!
Lebowski working away.
Oh THE EXPERIMENT is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lebowski tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
THE EXPERIMENT seems to have got his legs back now.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lebowski wants to stand but THE EXPERIMENT has his arm trapped.
Lebowski 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.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to improve position but can't.
Lebowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lebowski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
THE EXPERIMENT on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if THE EXPERIMENT tries to get out of the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

THE EXPERIMENT shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
THE EXPERIMENT stops Lebowski from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski looks gassed!
THE EXPERIMENT keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lebowski tries to get to full guard but THE EXPERIMENT has control of the leg.
THE EXPERIMENT not landing any meaningful shots this time.
THE EXPERIMENT stalling.
Lebowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling the action here.
Lebowski is trying to stand up here but THE EXPERIMENT is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lebowski trying to control but THE EXPERIMENT postures up.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling the action here.
THE EXPERIMENT thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
THE EXPERIMENT sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lebowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lebowski tries to get to full guard but THE EXPERIMENT has control of the leg.
THE EXPERIMENT missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lebowski scores with a head kick.

THE EXPERIMENT scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Still in half guard, THE EXPERIMENT seems content to control.
THE EXPERIMENT passes to full mount!
THE EXPERIMENT breaks from Lebowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to control but Lebowski is having none of it.
THE EXPERIMENT throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

THE EXPERIMENT goes for an armbar but Lebowski turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lebowski.
THE EXPERIMENT looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lebowski is one step ahead there.
Lebowski is looking to stand up but THE EXPERIMENT won't let him.
Lebowski won't allow THE EXPERIMENT to sweep him here.
Lebowski is looking to stand up but THE EXPERIMENT won't let him.
THE EXPERIMENT is controlling Lebowski's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

THE EXPERIMENT drives through with a takedown into guard.
THE EXPERIMENT is working Lebowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling from the top position.
THE EXPERIMENT seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lebowski for as long as he can get away with.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
THE EXPERIMENT is looking to work some ground and pound but Lebowski has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
THE EXPERIMENT wants to pass the guard but Lebowski is keeping the position.
THE EXPERIMENT stopping the sweep attempt from Lebowski.
THE EXPERIMENT prevents Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lebowski with a lazy takedown attempt

and THE EXPERIMENT counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to free his leg and advance position but Lebowski is retaining full guard.
THE EXPERIMENT stopping the sweep attempt from Lebowski.
THE EXPERIMENT slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
THE EXPERIMENT chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
THE EXPERIMENT is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lebowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
THE EXPERIMENT postures up in Lebowski's guard and throws a big left but Lebowski blocks it.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

THE EXPERIMENT shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than THE EXPERIMENT was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lebowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lebowski bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

THE EXPERIMENT looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
THE EXPERIMENT looking for a sweep. Not yet THE EXPERIMENT, not yet.
THE EXPERIMENT throws a couple of heel strikes.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now THE EXPERIMENT is on top in guard.
Lebowski being controlled here, momentarily.
THE EXPERIMENT'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.
THE EXPERIMENT is pushing down on Lebowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lebowski is fighting to maintain full guard but THE EXPERIMENT has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lebowski is trying to stand up here but THE EXPERIMENT is controlling him well.
Lebowski is trying to get back to full guard.
THE EXPERIMENT 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.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to control the action but Lebowski is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski pushes THE EXPERIMENT off looking to stand but THE EXPERIMENT dives back in and keeps control.

THE EXPERIMENT wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lebowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and THE EXPERIMENT counters with a takedown into side control.
Lebowski regains half guard.
THE EXPERIMENT content to control rather than advance.
Lebowski tries to get to full guard but THE EXPERIMENT has control of the leg.
THE EXPERIMENT seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lebowski wants to get back to his feet.
THE EXPERIMENT is controlling the pace.
Lebowski gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lebowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lebowski pulls THE EXPERIMENT in close to prevent any damage.

Lebowski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes THE EXPERIMENT off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lebowski misses with a takedown

and THE EXPERIMENT counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lebowski!
Alexei THE EXPERIMENT has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffrey Lebowski.
Lebowski working to try and regain half guard.
THE EXPERIMENT with shots to the head and body - Lebowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
THE EXPERIMENT breaks from Lebowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
THE EXPERIMENT content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski tries to hold on but THE EXPERIMENT postures up.
THE EXPERIMENT landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling the pace for now.
Lebowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
THE EXPERIMENT with good strikes from the mount here!
Alexei THE EXPERIMENT overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
THE EXPERIMENT looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lebowski is looking to improve his position but THE EXPERIMENT isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling his opponent.
THE EXPERIMENT with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexei THE EXPERIMENT dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

THE EXPERIMENT fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lebowski scores with a three punch combo!
Lebowski with a poor takedown

and THE EXPERIMENT counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lebowski wants to stand but THE EXPERIMENT is controlling the position.
Lebowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
THE EXPERIMENT slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lebowski keeping moving, preventing THE EXPERIMENT from controlling successfully.
THE EXPERIMENT throwing strikes but missing.
THE EXPERIMENT prevents Lebowski from getting back to his feet.
THE EXPERIMENT slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lebowski trying to keep a closed guard but THE EXPERIMENT is proving a slippery customer.
THE EXPERIMENT controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Lebowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lebowski seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
THE EXPERIMENT is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
THE EXPERIMENT keeping control of the position.
Lebowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed THE EXPERIMENT's head.
Lebowski trying to control the action but THE EXPERIMENT is working from the bottom.
THE EXPERIMENT tries to roll over but Lebowski keeps him under control.
Lebowski tries to stand and escape but THE EXPERIMENT is controlling the position.
THE EXPERIMENT desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lebowski lands with an uppercut that bounces THE EXPERIMENT off the cage and back into rage.
Alexei THE EXPERIMENT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
THE EXPERIMENT fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by THE EXPERIMENT.
Lebowski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lebowski is trying to control THE EXPERIMENT's posture but THE EXPERIMENT avoids it.
THE EXPERIMENT working the head with strikes.
THE EXPERIMENT scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lebowski to see if he's OK.
THE EXPERIMENT has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lebowski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
THE EXPERIMENT controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to hold on but THE EXPERIMENT pushes him away.
THE EXPERIMENT thowing shots but they're missing.
Lebowski wants to get back to his feet.
Lebowski wants to hold on but THE EXPERIMENT pushes him away.
Lebowski is in all sorts of trouble here.
THE EXPERIMENT trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Lebowski really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lebowski is squirming around, avoiding THE EXPERIMENT's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by THE EXPERIMENT there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
THE EXPERIMENT avoids the attempt from Lebowski to control.

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.
THE EXPERIMENT in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
THE EXPERIMENT fails to move to back control.
THE EXPERIMENT tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
THE EXPERIMENT scores with a couple of good head shots there.
THE EXPERIMENT lands with some strikes.
THE EXPERIMENT content just to control the position here.

THE EXPERIMENT looking to secure an arm triangle but Lebowski defends it well.
THE EXPERIMENT breaks from Lebowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexei THE EXPERIMENT showed his dominance in that final round.
I think THE EXPERIMENT 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexei THE EXPERIMENT!