PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Dubrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dubrovsky
vs
Learmont

190 cm
25
248 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikolay Dubrovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Learmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrovsky takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Learmont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Learmont takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Learmont jabs Dubrovsky right on the nose. Dubrovsky blinks but takes it well.
A punch combination from Learmont misses.

Learmont gets caught napping as Dubrovsky dives in and scores a takedown. Learmont manages to retain guard.
Dubrovsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Learmont is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dubrovsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Learmont.
Learmont lands with a right hand.
Steve Learmont is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dubrovsky gets a double leg takedown into Learmont's guard.
Dubrovsky stays in close to Learmont's body and controls the position.
Dubrovsky has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dubrovsky passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Learmont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubrovsky controlling the action here.

Nikolay Dubrovsky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Learmont misses with a straight left.
Learmont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Learmont scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dubrovsky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Learmont!
A lull in the action here as Dubrovsky stalls from top position.

Dubrovsky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Learmont has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dubrovsky controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky working away.

Dubrovsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dubrovsky goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Learmont has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dubrovsky but great work by Learmont.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Dubrovsky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Learmont fails to land with a series of punches.
Learmont scores with a jab. Dubrovsky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Learmont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Learmont throws a nice looking combination but Dubrovsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Dubrovsky feints and as Learmont raises his hands in defense, Dubrovsky changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubrovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Learmont swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubrovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dubrovsky wants to pass the guard but Learmont is keeping the position.
Dubrovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

We're going to have a standup here because Nikolay Dubrovsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Learmont throws a right and a left that Dubrovsky avoids nicely.
Learmont scores with the left hand. Dubrovsky knows he should have avoided that one.
Learmont throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steve Learmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dubrovsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Learmont's half guard.

Dubrovsky is looking for a kimura but Learmont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubrovsky to get the leverage.
Dubrovsky is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont won't allow Dubrovsky to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dubrovsky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dubrovsky tries to pass to full mount but Learmont defends it.

Dubrovsky is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Learmont still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Learmont has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learmont wants to control but Dubrovsky is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Dubrovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dubrovsky is looking for a sweep.
Learmont working away.
Dubrovsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Learmont wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont working away.
Dubrovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dubrovsky gets back to half guard.
Learmont wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubrovsky keeps working.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A big right from Learmont misses.
Learmont misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolay Dubrovsky dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Learmont throws a nice looking combination but Dubrovsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nikolay Dubrovsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Learmont has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Learmont there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Steve Learmont has been cut.
Learmont punishes Dubrovsky's body with a nice straight punch.

Dubrovsky with a dominant takedown and that's winded Learmont.

Learmont is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrovsky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Learmont is still in real trouble! Can Dubrovsky finish him?
Learmont seems to have recovered his senses.

We're going to have a standup here because Nikolay Dubrovsky wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Learmont gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubrovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dubrovsky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrovsky trying to control but Learmont is working from the bottom.
Dubrovsky slips nicely into half guard.

Dubrovsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dubrovsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Learmont can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont is looking to control Dubrovsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Learmont avoid being mounted?
Steve Learmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Learmont is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubrovsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky wants to free his trapped foot but Learmont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dubrovsky controlling the pace.
Dubrovsky wants to pass to mount but Learmont is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Steve Learmont.
Dubrovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Learmont gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dubrovsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Nikolay Dubrovsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dubrovsky advances position into side control!
Dubrovsky controlling from side mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubrovsky works to advance to full mount. Learmont defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Dubrovsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dubrovsky 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolay Dubrovsky!
Nikolay Dubrovsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.