PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zdravko Zdravkov (ranked 2309 p4p, 3053 weight class) and Marin Ivanov (ranked 320 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Zdravkov
vs
Ivanov

185 cm
25
184
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
173
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Fast

UnderGround Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zdravko Zdravkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zdravkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ivanov's waist but Ivanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zdravkov off to one side.

Ivanov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zdravkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Zdravkov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Zdravkov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zdravkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Zdravkov looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zdravkov missing with punches from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zdravkov 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.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zdravkov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ivanov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zdravkov is keeping the position for now.
Zdravkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zdravkov, not yet.
Zdravkov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zdravkov with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ivanov can't handle though.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zdravkov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov strikes from his own guard.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Zdravkov has wrist control.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Zdravkov scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Zdravkov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov stopping the sweep attempt from Zdravkov.
Zdravkov is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Zdravkov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov cracks Zdravkov with a solid left hand.
Zdravkov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Zdravkov throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zdravkov wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.

Zdravkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Zdravkov is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zdravkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zdravkov lands a decent shot there.
Zdravkov throws a couple of heel strikes.
Ivanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom here.

Zdravkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
Ivanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zdravkov has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Zdravkov working a defensive guard here.
Zdravkov striking from his own guard.
Ivanov passes Zdravkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zdravkov punching from the bottom.
Zdravkov is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zdravkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Zdravkov defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zdravkov striking from the bottom.
Zdravkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Zdravkov is defending against the submission attempts here by Ivanov.
Zdravkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanov's back!
Zdravkov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Zdravkov throwing damaging strikes from the back! Ivanov could be in trouble here!
Zdravkov landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zdravkov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Ivanov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Zdravkov looking for the choke from the back.
Ivanov is taking damage to the body and head.

Ivanov is trying to shake Zdravkov off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Zdravkov won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

Ivanov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zdravkov did well to prevent Ivanov getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Zdravkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ivanov tries to sprawl but Zdravkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ivanov is trying to stand up here but Zdravkov is controlling him well.
Zdravkov slips a nice elbow through Ivanov's hands, connecting with Ivanov's forehead.

Zdravkov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov pushes Zdravkov off looking to stand but Zdravkov dives back in and keeps control.
Ivanov taking some punishment here, with Zdravkov in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zdravkov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ivanov!
Zdravkov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ivanov is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The referee warns Ivanov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zdravkov with shots to the head and body - Ivanov looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zdravkov lands a big elbow.

Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanov is still in real trouble! Can Zdravkov finish him?
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Ivanov takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zdravkov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Zdravkov!