PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyutskan Ivankov (ranked 5138 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Angelo Bruno (ranked 464 p4p, 347 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ivankov
vs
Bruno

195 cm
18
282
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
280
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 New York, Lyutskan Ivankov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Lyutskan Ivankov has been cut.
Ivankov misses with a body shot.
Bruno 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.

Bruno clinches up against the ropes.

Ivankov breaks from the clinch.
Ivankov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bruno has time to react.

It looks like Angelo Bruno has been cut.
Ivankov scores with a punch to the head.
Ivankov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ivankov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivankov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bruno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lyutskan Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivankov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bruno doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ivankov lands with a good body shot.
Bruno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivankov moves away.
Ivankov tries to clinch but Bruno is having none of it.
Bruno appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

Ivankov moves into range and clinches up with Bruno.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno takes a shot to the head.

Ivankov manages to break the clinch.
Bruno throws the left hand but Ivankov avoids the punch easily.
Ivankov digs a good hook to Bruno's body.
Bruno looks winded!
Ivankov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Ivankov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bruno sprawling to the canvas! Bruno rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ivankov finish him?!
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!
Ivankov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Bruno takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ivankov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Bruno bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyutskan Ivankov!