PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between ZEN FURY (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Ivankov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

FURY
vs
Ivankov

170 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
152 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Supreme Anabolics
Behold The Beast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, ZEN FURY!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vyacheslav Ivankov!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivankov.
Ivankov throws a head kick but FURY moves out of range.

FURY closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

FURY is working for a submission of some sort.
Ivankov wants to control but FURY is keeping busy.
Ivankov wants to sweep but FURY has passed to side control!
Ivankov is looking for a sweep.
FURY works to advance to full mount. Ivankov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ivankov wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by FURY.
Ivankov tries to lock up and control but FURY gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
FURY has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
FURY trying to control but Ivankov is having none of it.

FURY with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov is trying to escape the mount.
FURY wants to control the pace but Ivankov is squirming around nicely.
Ivankov wants to hold on but FURY pushes him away.
Ivankov is trying to escape the mount.

FURY looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

FURY working for a guillotine from mount but Ivankov is in no mood to give up.

Ivankov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from FURY.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

FURY working for a guillotine from mount but Ivankov is in no mood to give up.
Ivankov is looking to improve his position but FURY isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivankov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
FURY avoids the attempt from Ivankov to control.
FURY tries to control but Ivankov wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

FURY goes for an armbar but Ivankov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ivankov.

Ivankov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but FURY manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ivankov has FURY in his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
FURY wants to pass the guard but Ivankov is keeping the position.

Ivankov looking for a guillotine here but FURY defends easily.
FURY wants to pass the guard but Ivankov is keeping the position.
Ivankov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
FURY passes into half guard.
FURY is pressing down on Ivankov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ivankov is holding on for now.
FURY passes the guard and advances to mount!
FURY looking to control but Ivankov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ivankov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivankov wants to hold on but FURY pushes him away.

FURY is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ivankov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ivankov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ZEN FURY 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.

Ivankov lands a jab.
Ivankov looks to land a left hand but FURY moved out of range nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
FURY fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ivankov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from FURY.
Ivankov scores with a shot to the side of FURY's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivankov is looking to control FURY's arms but FURY gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ivankov has his back to the cage.
FURY drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivankov pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZEN FURY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivankov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FURY's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
FURY slips a jab and a cross from Ivankov.
Ivankov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivankov misses with a two punch combination.
FURY tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
FURY uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ivankov.
Ivankov misses with a wild combination.
FURY shoots in for a takedown but Ivankov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivankov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ZEN FURY is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

FURY darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ivankov is looking for a sweep. FURY is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

FURY is working for a kimura but Ivankov is defending it quite comfortably.

FURY is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ivankov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov gets back to full guard.
Ivankov keeping moving, preventing FURY from controlling successfully.
FURY won't allow Ivankov to sweep him here.
Ivankov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
FURY is pushing down on Ivankov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ivankov is fighting to maintain full guard but FURY has managed to sneak the leg through.
FURY wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ivankov keeps working.
FURY controlling the action here.
FURY is thwarting Ivankov's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivankov is looking for a sweep. FURY is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
FURY seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivankov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like FURY is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivankov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of FURY's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take FURY's back!
Ivankov has FURY flattened out and is raining down punches.
FURY is trying to break free.
FURY trying to control the position but Ivankov manages to sink in the hooks.
Ivankov landing with strikes.
FURY turns into Ivankov and is now in his guard.
FURY stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivankov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivankov 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
FURY pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ivankov is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ivankov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
FURY stopping the sweep attempt from Ivankov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivankov is on top in guard.
Ivankov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivankov postures up.
FURY looking for a sweep. Not yet FURY, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that ZEN FURY will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivankov misses with a few strikes there.
FURY shoots for a double leg takedown but Ivankov sprawls well. He's pushed FURY's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by FURY.
FURY shoots in for a takedown but Ivankov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
FURY takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ivankov misses with a body shot.
Ivankov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of FURY's head.
FURY throws a head kick that misses.
Ivankov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. FURY looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
FURY tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivankov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ivankov scores with a jab to the body.
Ivankov punishes FURY's body with a nice straight punch.
FURY ducks right into an uppercut from Ivankov.
FURY drops his hands momentarily and Ivankov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ivankov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivankov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping FURY at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivankov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivankov lands a jab.
Ivankov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivankov stuns FURY with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivankov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivankov lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of FURY 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivankov connects with a looping right hand.
FURY walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivankov tries to bum rush FURY with a series of wild strikes but FURY uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivankov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
FURY gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ivankov.

FURY closes the distance and pushes Ivankov back into the cage.

Ivankov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
FURY looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ZEN FURY. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivankov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by FURY.
FURY takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivankov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivankov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
FURY tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ivankov misses with the combination.
Vyacheslav Ivankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
FURY throws a right and a left that Ivankov avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Ivankov.
Ivankov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivankov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ivankov misses the shot to the body.
Ivankov with a nice cross.
Ivankov fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivankov scores with a shot to the body.
Ivankov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

FURY shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
FURY seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivankov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
FURY looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
FURY is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ivankov trying to hold on to FURY's head to control him but FURY postures up.
Ivankov is pressing down on FURY's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
FURY pushes down on Ivankov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ivankov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivankov wants to control but FURY is keeping busy.
Ivankov is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
FURY is keen to just control but Ivankov is a slippery customer.
FURY wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ivankov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
FURY trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivankov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ivankov lands with a kick to the temple. FURY shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vyacheslav Ivankov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
FURY is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivankov.
Vyacheslav Ivankov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Ivankov as FURY shoots in.
Ivankov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but FURY circles away quickly and effectively.
ZEN FURY is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
FURY fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivankov throws a combination that misses

and FURY decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ivankov's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vyacheslav Ivankov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think FURY has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!