PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jenson Rawlins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksey Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rawlins
vs
Ivanov

183 cm
26
181 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
173 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jenson Rawlins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksey Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rawlins clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Rawlins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rawlins thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rawlins.
Rawlins lands a jab.

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ivanov misses with a head shot.
Ivanov looking to finish with strikes here!
Ivanov throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ivanov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Ivanov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins tries to buck Ivanov off but he can't manage it.
Ivanov tries to control but Rawlins wriggling away.
Rawlins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rawlins is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rawlins regains half guard.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Rawlins is defending it quite comfortably.
Rawlins is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rawlins defends it well.
Rawlins is not content to let Ivanov control the position.

Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawlins is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.
Ivanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov works his way into side control.

Ivanov is trying to get an arm triangle but Rawlins is defending well.

Ivanov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rawlins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Rawlins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ivanov tries for a kimura but Rawlins is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rawlins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ivanov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Rawlins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ivanov swings around for an armbar but Rawlins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ivanov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ivanov is on top in guard.
Ivanov trying to control but Rawlins is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jenson Rawlins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rawlins moves into the clinch.

Rawlins jumps into guard, dragging Ivanov to the mat.
Rawlins wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov trying to move into half guard but instead Rawlins has managed to sweep!
Ivanov keeping full guard, as Rawlins tries to pass.
Rawlins is looking to advance position but Ivanov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ivanov trying to control but Rawlins is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov avoids the attempt from Rawlins to control.
Rawlins is looking to improve his position but Ivanov isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rawlins is holding on tight.

Ivanov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rawlins turns into him and now he's in Ivanov's guard.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rawlins wants to pass the guard but Ivanov is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawlins trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ivanov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Rawlins wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rawlins scores with a hook to the body. Ivanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rawlins was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Ivanov digs a good hook to Rawlins's body.
Ivanov closes the distance but Rawlins moves to the side

and Rawlins counters by moving into the clinch.
Rawlins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rawlins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ivanov to the mat. Ivanov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanov managing to control the position.
Ivanov keeping moving, preventing Rawlins from controlling successfully.
Rawlins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlins postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jenson Rawlins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Ivanov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawlins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ivanov.
Ivanov throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawlins sneaks back into half guard.
Rawlins is trying to stand up here but Ivanov is controlling him well.
Ivanov is taking a breather. Rawlins says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rawlins tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Rawlins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ivanov.
Rawlins trying to control but Ivanov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Rawlins defends the submission attempt.
Ivanov throws a strike but Rawlins avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rawlins keeping full guard, as Ivanov tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov fails with the takedown

and Rawlins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aleksey Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rawlins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rawlins fails to land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rawlins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenson Rawlins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throws a body punch but Rawlins moves out of range.

Ivanov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Ivanov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ivanov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rawlins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanov lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Rawlins is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ivanov in particular looking to stall.
Jenson Rawlins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rawlins tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura but Rawlins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivanov to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ivanov is working for an americana but Rawlins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ivanov was thinking about the submission.
Rawlins controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksey Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rawlins 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jenson Rawlins!