PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between whats that aboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ivan navarro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). whats that aboot had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

that aboot
vs
navarro

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

178 cm
22
198 lbs
3 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, whats that aboot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ivan navarro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
aboot fails with a takedown attempt.
aboot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

navarro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

navarro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but aboot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
aboot managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by navarro.
aboot is looking for a sweep.
aboot wants to control but navarro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
navarro looking to control but instead aboot has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
navarro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
navarro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but aboot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
aboot pushes navarro off looking to stand but navarro dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
navarro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
aboot is pressing down on navarro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
navarro postures up.
navarro is working aboot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
aboot keeping moving, preventing navarro from controlling successfully.
navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
navarro with a nice head shot there.
navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but aboot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
navarro chips away with some ground and pound.

navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

aboot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and navarro defends well.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
navarro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
navarro wants to control from the top but aboot keeps moving.
aboot working a defensive guard here.
aboot is breathing heavily.
navarro postures up and lands a big shot to aboot's brow.
aboot is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst navarro is controlling him.
aboot has momentary wrist control but navarro slips an elbow through the middle.
aboot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
navarro working some strikes from top position.
navarro with a nice head shot there.
navarro postures up and lands a big shot to aboot's brow.
navarro throws a big right hand that misses.
aboot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
aboot is really struggling to control navarro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
navarro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
aboot has momentary wrist control but navarro slips an elbow through the middle.
navarro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
aboot wants to stand up but navarro is controlling him.
aboot keeping moving, preventing navarro from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
navarro is in close to aboot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

aboot is working an open guard so navarro takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

navarro scores with a takedown into aboot's guard.
navarro scoring with punches to the head and body.
navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

navarro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

navarro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. aboot was covering up waiting for the punch and navarro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
navarro with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ivan navarro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

navarro drives through with a takedown into guard.
navarro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
aboot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as navarro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

aboot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
navarro scoring with some ground and pound.
navarro is working aboot over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
navarro wants to control from the top but aboot keeps moving.
navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ivan navarro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
aboot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
navarro landing some decent shots from guard.
aboot keeping moving, preventing navarro from controlling successfully.
navarro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.
navarro lands a couple of elbows.
aboot trying to keep a closed guard but navarro is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
navarro lands a couple of digs.
navarro lands a couple of digs.
navarro is stalling in the full guard.
navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
navarro trying to control but aboot is working from the bottom.
aboot wants to stand and escape but navarro is having none of it.
navarro lands a couple of digs.
navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
navarro content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
navarro with a nice head shot there.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.
navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
navarro wants to control from the top but aboot keeps moving.
navarro lands a couple of digs.
aboot wants to sweep but no luck.
navarro distracts aboot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
navarro with a nice head shot there.
navarro chips away with some ground and pound.
aboot trying to control the position.
navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.
navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

aboot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

navarro stands and steps away. aboot gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
aboot tries to clinch up.

navarro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. aboot is trying to defend but navarro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ivan navarro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

aboot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so navarro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
aboot 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.

navarro stands up from guard. Let's bang!

navarro feints and as aboot raises his hands in defense, navarro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

navarro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.
aboot working a defensive guard here.
navarro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
navarro preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
navarro trying to control but aboot is working from the bottom.
aboot is trying to keep navarro in close.
navarro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
navarro working some strikes from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
aboot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and navarro counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
navarro working some strikes from top position.
navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
navarro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
navarro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
aboot wants to stand but navarro is controlling the position.
navarro works over aboot with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
aboot wants to sweep here but navarro controlling him for the moment.
navarro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
navarro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
aboot is trying to keep navarro in close.
navarro distracts aboot with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
navarro is in close to aboot's body, working some short punches and elbows.

aboot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but aboot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
navarro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
navarro cracks aboot with a solid left hand.
navarro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

aboot working for a triangle but navarro defends it easily.

navarro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on aboot, up you get!
aboot tries to clinch but navarro moves away

and navarro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
ivan navarro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
navarro 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.
navarro is looking to take a break and control but aboot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
aboot is looking for a sweep. navarro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
aboot missing with punches from the bottom.
navarro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
navarro is keen to just control but aboot is a slippery customer.
aboot looks like he's trying to stand up.
navarro working over aboot with some ground and pound. aboot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. navarro connects with a nice short shot to aboot's temple.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
aboot doesn't succeed with the takedown

and navarro counters by clinching up.

And that's the end of the fight!
ivan navarro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well navarro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ivan navarro!