PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lesenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Affre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesenkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead - Young . The crowd seem to be enjoying Affre's choice of entrance music: Syphilitic Vaginas - . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lesenkov
vs
Affre

169 cm
27
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Lesenkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Affre!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Affre swivels and escapes.
Lesenkov throws a hook to the side of Affre's head but Affre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Affre fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Affre slips a jab from Lesenkov.
Affre throws a right hand that Lesenkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesenkov also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Affre.
Affre connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesenkov throws a jab when Affre was well out of range.
Affre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesenkov looks for a takedown but Affre sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre throws out a loose jab but Lesenkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesenkov misses with a wild combination.
Lesenkov throws the left hand but Affre avoids the punch easily.
Lesenkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lesenkov defending well as Affre loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Lesenkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lesenkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov misses with a wild body shot.
Lesenkov misses with a hook. Affre ducked under it nicely.
Lesenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Affre sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Affre gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lesenkov is trying to break the clinch but Affre is controlling him.
Lesenkov is trying to break the clinch but Affre is controlling him.
Lesenkov is trying to break the clinch but Affre is controlling him.
Affre scores with a hook to the body.
Affre prevents Lesenkov from breaking the clinch.

Lesenkov breaks from the clinch.
Affre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov lands a jab.
Lesenkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Affre on the side of the head.
Affre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesenkov slaps away a takedown attempt from Affre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lesenkov loads up on a big right hand but Affre slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesenkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Affre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesenkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Affre lands with a shot to the body.
Lesenkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Affre jabs Lesenkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Artem Lesenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Affre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lesenkovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Affre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesenkov.
Affre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesenkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Artem Lesenkov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Affre misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Affre misses the target.
Lesenkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Artem Lesenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Affre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Affre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Jacques Affre has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lesenkov. That snapped Affre's head back.
Lesenkov misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre throws a lazy right hand but Lesenkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Affre misses with the combination.
Lesenkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesenkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesenkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Affre.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesenkov lands the left hand.
Affre stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Lesenkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Affre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Affre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Affre is breathing heavily.
Affre tries to clinch there but Lesenkov circles away.
Lesenkov looks to land a left hand but Affre moved out of range nicely.
Affre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesenkov.
Lesenkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Affre.
Affre throws a series of punches but Lesenkov moves out of range.
Affre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lesenkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Affre as he jumps to the side.
Lesenkov misses with a hook. Affre ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lesenkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Affre counters with a nice body shot.
Lesenkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesenkov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Affre is fending him off so far but Lesenkov persists. Nope, Affre circles away and we're back to standing.
Affre lands with a good body shot.
Affre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lesenkov rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesenkov connects with a nice looking jab.
Affre with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lesenkov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Affre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Affre on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesenkov. Lesenkov obviously looking to wear him down.
Affre jabs at Lesenkov's body.
Lesenkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Affre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Affre catches Lesenkov right on the button with a cross.
Lesenkov throws out a loose jab but Affre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Affre has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lesenkov swings for the body but Affre moves out of range.
Lesenkov misses with a few strikes there.
Affre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesenkov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Affre there.
Lesenkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesenkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Affre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Affre takes a swing at Lesenkov's ribcage but misses.
Lesenkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Affre is looking to clinch but Lesenkov is avoiding it.
Lesenkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesenkov tries to avoid it but Affre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesenkov to the ground. Lesenkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Affre works Lesenkov's body with a nice hook.
Lesenkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lesenkov looks to throw the jab but Affre is out of range.
Lesenkov misses with an uppercut. Affre saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Affre. Lesenkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Affre scores with a four punch combination!
Affre misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Affre clinches up with Lesenkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesenkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Affre has him pressed against the cage.
Affre has Lesenkov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesenkov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Affre taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Lesenkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Affre works on Lesenkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Affre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Artem Lesenkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Affre.

Lesenkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lesenkov misses with a jab to the body
and Affre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Affre defending well as Lesenkov loads up on a big left hand.
Affre takes a swing at Lesenkov's ribcage but misses.
Lesenkov leaves Affre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Artem Lesenkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lesenkov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Affre as he jumps to the side.
Lesenkov misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Affre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Artem Lesenkov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Affre's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lesenkov misses with a double jab.
Lesenkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lesenkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lesenkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Affre has Lesenkov up against the cage in a clinch.

Lesenkov breaks the clinch.
Affre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lesenkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lesenkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesenkov looks to land a right hand but Affre moved out of range.
Affre slips a straight right by Lesenkov.
Affre scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lesenkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Affre counters with a left to the body.
Lesenkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Affre is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lesenkov shoots in and drives through. Affre sprawls well.
A big right from Lesenkov misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov misses with a few strikes there.
Lesenkov misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Affre. Those never looked like landing.
Affre ducks right into an uppercut from Lesenkov.
Affre slips a jab from Lesenkov.
Affre swings for the body but Lesenkov moves out of range.
Lesenkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Affre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lesenkov tests Affre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Affre misses
and Lesenkov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lesenkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Affre checks the leg kick.
Lesenkov throws a right hand that Affre ducks under and follows up with a left that Affre also avoids with ease.

Lesenkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov is looking to take a break and control but Affre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lesenkov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lesenkov controlling from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lesenkov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Artem Lesenkov had his way with Jacques Affre in that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Affre's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Lesenkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Affre moves away.
Affre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesenkov.
A jab from Lesenkov misses.
Lesenkov throws a hook but Affre avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesenkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lesenkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Affre lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Affre misses with a body shot
and Lesenkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Affre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Affre is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lesenkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Affre manages to avoid it.
Lesenkov looks to land a combination but Affre avoids it well.
A big right from Lesenkov misses.
Affre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesenkov.

Affre clinches up against the cage.
Affre struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesenkov controls his hands.
Jacques Affre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Affre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lesenkov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lesenkov breaks from the clinch.
Lesenkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Affre doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesenkov circles away.
Lesenkov shoots in for a takedown but Affre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lesenkov scores with a sloppy right hand. Affre should have avoided that one.
Lesenkov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesenkov throws a leg kick but Affre sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Affre.
Lesenkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Affre throws a right hand that Lesenkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesenkov also avoids with ease.
Lesenkov throws a nice looking combination but Affre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lesenkov misses.
Lesenkov works the jab nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Lesenkov there.
Lesenkov misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesenkov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Affre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Affre misses with a wild combination.
Lesenkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Affre manages to avoid it.
Artem Lesenkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lesenkov with a nice cross.
Lesenkov cracks Affre with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Lesenkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lesenkov, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artem Lesenkov!
Artem Lesenkov retains his light heavyweight title!
Artem Lesenkov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.