PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odd Ivarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Forlan
vs
Ivarov

185 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
213 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Odd Ivarov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forlan checks the leg kick.
Forlan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivarov.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivarov.
Forlan blocks a head kick by Ivarov.
Forlan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ivarov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivarov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ivarov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Forlan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivarov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Forlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ivarov looks gassed!
Forlan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Ivarov is rocked!
Forlan lands a jab to the head.
Ivarov is still on wobbly legs! Can Forlan finish him?
Forlan shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Ivarov takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Forlan sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Ivarov bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Forlan!