PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 3635 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Big Chungus (ranked 132 p4p, 125 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ivanov
vs
Chungus

215 cm
19
300
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
300
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Chungus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chungus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chungus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chungus checks the leg kick.
Ivanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Big Chungus has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
Chungus throws a jab when Ivanov was well out of range.
Chungus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chungus misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chungus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Ivanov counter with a right hand.
Chungus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chungus misses the body punch
and Ivanov counters with a nice body shot.
Ivanov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chungus thuds his right hand into Ivanov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Chungus lands a slapping body shot.
Chungus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ivanov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanov.

Ivanov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Chungus sprawling to the canvas! Chungus rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ivanov finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
and Ivanov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Chungus! He's just covering up as Ivanov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ivanov!