PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Moksova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moksova has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. Gregor Moksova will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ivanov
vs
Moksova

184 cm
21
204 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
209 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrik Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gregor Moksova!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moksova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ivanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moksova misses with a hook. Ivanov ducked under it nicely.
Moksova with a jab.
Moksova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ivanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moksova somewhat.
Moksova tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Moksova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moksova counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Ivanov regains half guard.

Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.

Ivanov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moksova pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov regains full guard. Nicely done.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.

Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Moksova is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moksova manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Moksova's guard.
Moksova is trying to keep Ivanov in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Moksova dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivanov pushes a forearm under Moksova's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Moksova is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adrik Ivanov!