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SSG 219 Doe vs Pushkin PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Ivanovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Max Brunson!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ivanovic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Ivanovic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ivanovic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brunson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brunson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanovic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanovic stops a takedown attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is pressed up against the cage. Brunson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ivanovic down to the mat. Ivanovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivan Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic wants to take the fight to the mat but Brunson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brunson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivanovic smiles and moves away.
Ivanovic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic leaves Brunson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brunson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic moves into range and clinches up with Brunson.
Ivanovic is looking for a takedown.
Ivanovic has Brunson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brunson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brunson wants a takedown.
Brunson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanovic just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanovic drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brunson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brunson moves into the clinch.
Brunson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanovic is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic goes for a takedown attempt but Brunson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanovic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brunson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brunson tries to pull guard but Ivanovic won't allow it.
Brunson tries to score a body lock takedown but Ivanovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brunson prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Brunson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ivanovic tries for a takedown but Brunson manages to get underhooks.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
Ivanovic wants a takedown.
Brunson jumps guard but Ivanovic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brunson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brunson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanovic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brunson to the mat. Brunson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (0) Brunson
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic stopping the sweep attempt from Brunson.
Ivanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brunson controls Ivanovic momentarily but Ivanovic frees himself.
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanovic won't allow Brunson to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ivanovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Brunson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brunson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (2) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic pulls Brunson in close to prevent any damage.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Ivanovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivanovic wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic has control of Brunson's left arm, preventing Brunson from doing any damage.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson pushing down on Ivanovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ivanovic trying to control but Brunson postures up.
Ivanovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanovic wants to sweep here but Brunson controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanovic is retaining full guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson stopping the sweep attempt from Ivanovic.
Brunson trying to control but Ivanovic is working from the bottom.
Brunson is fighting to break Ivanovic's control of his arms but Ivanovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brunson preventing the sweep.
Ivanovic keeping moving, preventing Brunson from controlling successfully.
Brunson looking to pass the guard.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivanovic is keeping the position for now.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Brunson wants to control from the top but Ivanovic keeps moving.
Ivanovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivanovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ivanovic (4) vs (2) Brunson
Ivanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ivanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanovic defends well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic looking to pass the guard.
Brunson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanovic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brunson is trying to control the position but Ivanovic postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Brunson working for a triangle but Ivanovic defends it easily.
Ivanovic wants to pass the guard but Brunson is keeping the position.
Ivanovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brunson wants to sweep here but Ivanovic controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanovic is aware though and is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Brunson can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brunson trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanovic in particular looking to stall.
Brunson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanovic controlling the pace.
Ivanovic is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it.
Ivanovic controlling the action here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic is thwarting Brunson's attempts to control the position.
Ivanovic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brunson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanovic is working away from the top position though.
Ivanovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivanovic takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
After winning the bout, Ivan Ivanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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