PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fyodor Dmitriev (ranked 942 p4p, 1482 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 99 p4p, 158 weight class). Theros Ironfeld told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Dmitriev
vs
Ironfeld

194 cm
26
263
9 - 1 - 0

195 cm
30
275
18 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Knockout power

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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Dmitriev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitriev slips a straight right by Ironfeld.
Dmitriev avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.

Dmitriev drives through and clinches with Ironfeld against the cage.
Ironfeld drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dmitriev pulls his leg out and moves away.

Dmitriev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ironfeld sprawling to the canvas! Ironfeld rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dmitriev finish him?!

It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Dmitriev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ironfeld closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dmitriev quickly recovers to half guard.
Ironfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ironfeld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dmitriev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ironfeld scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dmitriev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dmitriev taking some punishment here, with Ironfeld in his half guard.
Well, if Ironfeld is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dmitriev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dmitriev is looking to improve his position.
Ironfeld trying to control the action but Dmitriev is working from the bottom.
Dmitriev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ironfeld winds up and cracks Dmitriev with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dmitriev is controlling Ironfeld's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ironfeld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ironfeld lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironfeld drops an elbow to the side of Dmitriev's head.
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dmitriev's head.
Dmitriev is looking for a sweep. Ironfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ironfeld is trying to control. Dmitriev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dmitriev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ironfeld seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dmitriev is trying to maintain the position but Ironfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dmitriev keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping busy.
Dmitriev tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.
Ironfeld looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dmitriev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ironfeld lands a nice short elbow.
Dmitriev trying to control but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ironfeld lands with a punch from half guard.
Ironfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dmitriev keeps working.
Ironfeld thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dmitriev trying to hold on to Ironfeld's head to control him but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld is keen to just control but Dmitriev is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ironfeld seems content to control.
Ironfeld throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ironfeld is trying to control the action in half guard but Dmitriev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dmitriev on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dmitriev is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dmitriev trying to hold on to Ironfeld's head to control him but Ironfeld postures up.
Dmitriev is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ironfeld is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ironfeld content to control rather than advance.
Ironfeld working Dmitriev over with strikes.
Ironfeld slips a nice elbow through Dmitriev's hands, connecting with Dmitriev's forehead.
Dmitriev wants to control but Ironfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ironfeld swinging wildly here.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dmitriev gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ironfeld breaks from the clinch.
Dmitriev closes the distance but Ironfeld moves to the side

and Ironfeld counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ironfeld.
Dmitriev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dmitriev is trying to keep Ironfeld in close.
Ironfeld preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ironfeld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ironfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ironfeld is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dmitriev wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Dmitriev keeps moving.
Dmitriev wants to stand up but Ironfeld is controlling him.
Dmitriev wants to get back to his feet but Ironfeld passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Ironfeld there.
Dmitriev tries to get to full guard but Ironfeld has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ironfeld controlling the pace.
Theros Ironfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dmitriev manages to get to full guard.
Ironfeld sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dmitriev is pulling down on Ironfeld's head to control his posture.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dmitriev is trying to control the position but Ironfeld postures up.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Dmitriev keeps moving.
Ironfeld looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ironfeld landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev wants to sweep here but Ironfeld controlling him for the moment.
Dmitriev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ironfeld is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ironfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dmitriev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld swings for the body but Dmitriev moves out of range.
Ironfeld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dmitriev counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dmitriev.
Ironfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dmitriev as he avoids it easily.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut. Dmitriev saw that one coming.
Ironfeld misses with a hook to the body
and Dmitriev counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Ironfeld.
Dmitriev is looking to clinch.
And Ironfeld tries to counter it with a takedown but Dmitriev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ironfeld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dmitriev scores with a nice strike.
Dmitriev stuffs the takedown attempt from Ironfeld. Ironfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
Dmitriev feints and then cracks Ironfeld's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ironfeld down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
Ironfeld throws a hook but Dmitriev blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Dmitriev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Theros Ironfeld will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Dmitriev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dmitriev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ironfeld stalling in the clinch but Dmitriev improves position.
Dmitriev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ironfeld.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Ironfeld's ribcage. Ironfeld let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev tries a body shot but Ironfeld blocks it.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Ironfeld's ribcage. Ironfeld let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Dmitriev scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dmitriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dmitriev pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dmitriev pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dmitriev.
Ironfeld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dmitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ironfeld's elbow.
Dmitriev tries to work over Ironfeld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fyodor Dmitriev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dmitriev blocks an uppercut.
Ironfeld is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dmitriev lands a shoulder strike.
Dmitriev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dmitriev tries to throw a body punch but Ironfeld avoids it by throwing Dmitriev back against the cage.
Dmitriev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ironfeld has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dmitriev after a bit of a struggle.
Ironfeld can't get the takedown.
Dmitriev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ironfeld takes a shot to the head.
Dmitriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev pushes Ironfeld back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev slowing the pace effectively.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dmitriev.

Ironfeld is rocked!
Dmitriev throws a big uppercut that drops Ironfeld! More strikes from Dmitriev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ironfeld lies dazed against the cage as Dmitriev celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fyodor Dmitriev!
A victorious Fyodor Dmitriev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Theros Ironfeld was interviewed post fight and said 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.