PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Tycoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ivanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). Achilles Tycoon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ivanov
vs
Tycoon

201 cm
27
275 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

200 cm
23
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivanov. Tycoon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Tycoon misses.
Ivanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tycoon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanov.
Tycoon scores with a nice right hand.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tycoon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tycoon tests Ivanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Ivanov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tycoon defends it well.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but Tycoon defending well.
Tycoon is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tycoon defends it well.
Ivanov thows a huge punch but Tycoon dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tycoon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Ivanov is working for a kimura but Tycoon is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivanov trying to advance position but Tycoon counters by regaining guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Ivanov finds it's way through Tycoon's defenses.
Tycoon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tycoon throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.

Ivanov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Ivanov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tycoon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tycoon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tycoon!
Ivanov struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov holding on.
Ivanov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ivanov wants to control but Tycoon is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Ivanov looking for submissions off his back.
Tycoon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ivanov is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov gets full guard.

Ivanov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tycoon defends well.
Ivanov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tycoon has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Achilles Tycoon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ivanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Ivanov tests Tycoon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aleksander Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Tycoon misses.
Tycoon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tycoon throws out the jab.
Tycoon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tycoon lands a body shot.
Tycoon scores with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanov as Tycoon shoots in.
Tycoon misses with a few strikes there.
Tycoon connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a body punch but Ivanov moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tycoon shoots in for a double leg but Ivanov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Tycoon lands.
Tycoon scores with a nice right hand.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ivanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tycoon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aleksander Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Achilles Tycoon.
Tycoon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanov.
Tycoon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tycoon lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tycoon finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanov's head.
Tycoon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanov.
Tycoon lands the left hand.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Tycoon circles away easily
and Tycoon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanov takes one to the chin there.
Achilles Tycoon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Tycoon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tycoon wants to stand but Ivanov is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tycoon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ivanov, into his guard.
Tycoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tycoon trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tycoon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ivanov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tycoon is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to improve his position but Tycoon is controlling well.
Tycoon is thwarting Ivanov's attempts to control the position.

Ivanov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Tycoon passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tycoon taking a breather here.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov tries to get to full guard but Tycoon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Achilles Tycoon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Tycoon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanov off the cage and back into rage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tycoon is defended easily by Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
Tycoon looks to throw the jab but Ivanov is out of range.
Ivanov misses with a body shot

and Tycoon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanov is trying to control the position but Tycoon postures up.

Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tycoon passes into side control.
Ivanov struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking for a sweep.
Ivanov is trying to control Tycoon's posture but Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon gets to mount! Ivanov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ivanov tries to hold on but Tycoon postures up.
Aleksander Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Achilles Tycoon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Tycoon isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov wants to control but Tycoon is having none of it.
Ivanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon tries to control but Ivanov wriggling away.
Ivanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tycoon controlling from mount.
Ivanov tries to lock up and control but Tycoon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four 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 is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Tycoon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tycoon 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Tycoon!