PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Pryor (ranked 2120 p4p, 6611 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 206 p4p, 484 weight class). Ivan Ivanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pryor
vs
Ivanov

178 cm
25
145
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
29
155
10 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Pryor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pryor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Pryor sprawls well.
Pryor lands a slapping body shot.
Pryor scores with a jab to the head.
Ivanov moves away from the strike by Pryor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Pryor.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richard Pryor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Pryor swings for the body but Ivanov moves out of range.
Ivanov feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Pryor tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pryor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pryor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Pryor.
Ivanov darts in looking for a takedown but Pryor gets double underhooks and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pryor.
Pryor throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pryor.
Pryor has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Pryor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanov doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pryor.
Pryor throws out a loose jab but Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Ivanov tries to counter it with a takedown but Pryor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pryor works the jab nicely.
Pryor clobbers Ivanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pryor motions for Ivanov to come forward. Pryor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pryor's corner calls for a 1-2. Pryor obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ivanov's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ivanov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pryor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pryor digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Pryor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A solid body kick from Pryor.
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!
Pryor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Pryor coming out on top.
Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pryor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pryor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Pryor shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pryor. That's going to slow Ivanov down.
Ivanov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanov throws out a loose jab but Pryor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Pryor is having none of it.
Pryor connects with a single shot there.
Pryor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivanov at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Pryor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pryor scores with a nice body kick.
Pryor digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Pryor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pryor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Ivanov pushes Pryor up against the cage in a clinch.
Pryor scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.

Ivanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov tries to move into range but Pryor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pryor clobbers Ivanov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Pryor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Pryor misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pryor lands an elbow that stopped Ivanov in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Pryor.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Pryor won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Pryor.
Pryor gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.
Pryor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Ivanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pryor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ivanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pryor circles away.
Nice cross by Pryor.
Pryor throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Pryor finds it's way through Ivanov's defenses.
A cross from Pryor lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pryor throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.
Ivanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ivanov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pryor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pryor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pryor lands with an overhand left.
Ivanov slips under a jab from Pryor.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pryor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pryor.
Pryor ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pryor defends it nicely.
Ivanov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pryor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pryor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pryor cracks Ivanov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pryor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Pryor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A chopping leg kick lands by Pryor.

Pryor clinches.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Pryor.
Still in the clinch, Pryor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanov wants to break free but Pryor has control.
Ivanov is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pryor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ivanov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pryor.
Ivanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Pryor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Pryor lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pryor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pryor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov is working for takedown but Pryor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richard Pryor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Pryor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pryor is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pryor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Pryor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pryor lands a nice uppercut.
Pryor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pryor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanov.
Pryor lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pryor.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Pryor won't allow it.
Pryor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pryor has Ivanov pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pryor.
Pryor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pryor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Pryor.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pryor after a bit of a struggle.
Pryor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ivanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pryor to keep the fight standing.
Pryor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pryor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Pryor.
Still in the clinch, Pryor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pryor lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pryor has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pryor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Richard Pryor is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Pryor.
Ivanov tries to move into range but Pryor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pryor lands a nice looking body shot.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Pryor lands a nice hook to Ivanov's body. Ivanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pryor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanov on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pryor.
Ivanov misses with a wild combination.
Pryor with a hook.
Ivanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pryor lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into range.
Pryor connects with a right hand. Ivanov shakes it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in but Pryor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ivan Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pryor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pryor connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
Richard Pryor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pryor connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pryor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pryor slips under a jab from Ivanov.
Good exchange - Pryor coming out on top.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pryor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pryor thows a body kick. Ivanov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Ivanov tries to get set, Pryor tries to push him back and clinch up but Ivanov manages to avoid the attempt.
Pryor lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ivanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richard Pryor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pryor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheers as Pryor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ivanov doesn't seem phased though.

Ivanov is rocked!
Pryor lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into range.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pryor finish him?
Pryor cracks Ivanov with a good jab.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Pryor is having none of it.
Pryor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivanov under the eye.
Pryor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
Pryor cracks Ivanov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ivanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pryor stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanov. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pryor closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ivanov! Pryor dives in looking to finish! Ivanov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Pryor!
Richard Pryor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.