PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salaheddine Aiteouakrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boris Ivan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Salaheddine Aiteouakrim's chin.

Aiteouakrim
vs
Ivan

192 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple 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 Rio de Janeiro, Salaheddine Aiteouakrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Boris Ivan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivan wants to clinch.
Ivan misses with a straight left.

Ivan drops Aiteouakrim with a left and a right! Oh, Aiteouakrim is hurt - Ivan dives into side control looking to finish!

Aiteouakrim is rocked!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivan is looking to take a break and control but Aiteouakrim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Aiteouakrim is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aiteouakrim tries to buck Ivan off but Ivan is having none of it.
Ivan tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan controlling the position from side mount.

Ivan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ivan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aiteouakrim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Ivan tries for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim stops Ivan from passing to mount.

Ivan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aiteouakrim is trying to get back to half guard.
Aiteouakrim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aiteouakrim tries to get out of the position.
Aiteouakrim wants to control but Ivan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivan tries for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is defending well.

Ivan is trying to get an arm triangle but Aiteouakrim is defending well.
Aiteouakrim prevents Ivan from improving position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivan advances to full mount.
Ivan tries to control but Aiteouakrim wriggling away.

Ivan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivan wants to control the pace but Aiteouakrim is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Ivan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Aiteouakrim misses the jab.
Aiteouakrim lands a body shot.
Ivan looks to land a right hand but Aiteouakrim moved out of range.
Ivan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Aiteouakrim backs up against the cage.
Ivan wants to clinch up but Aiteouakrim keeps it at a distance.
Ivan throws a right and a left that Aiteouakrim avoids nicely.
Aiteouakrim misses with a hook. Ivan ducked under it nicely.
Aiteouakrim throws a body punch but Ivan moves out of range.
Aiteouakrim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aiteouakrim throws out a loose jab but Ivan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivan misses with a hook.
Ivan ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aiteouakrim shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aiteouakrim lands a head shot.
Aiteouakrim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aiteouakrim loads up on a big right hand but Ivan slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ivan. Aiteouakrim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boris Ivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivan misses with a looping left.
Aiteouakrim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivan wants to clinch.
Aiteouakrim thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan tries to clinch there but Aiteouakrim circles away.
Aiteouakrim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan ducks right into an uppercut from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim misses with a body shot.
Aiteouakrim ducks under a wild hook from Ivan.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut.
Ivan throws a right hand that misses
and Aiteouakrim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Aiteouakrim misses the target.
Aiteouakrim misses with an uppercut. Ivan saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aiteouakrim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ivan at a distance.
Aiteouakrim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ivan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ivan misses with an uppercut.
Aiteouakrim connects with a jab.
Aiteouakrim misses with a wild body shot.
Ivan scores with a jab to the body.
Ivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aiteouakrim misses with a few strikes there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aiteouakrim moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivan ducks under a wild hook from Aiteouakrim.
Aiteouakrim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivan scores with a hook to the body. Aiteouakrim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivan throws a lazy right hand but Aiteouakrim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Aiteouakrim there.
Ivan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivan closes the distance and pushes Aiteouakrim back into the cage.
Ivan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aiteouakrim tries to break free but Ivan pushes him back against the cage.
Ivan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Boris Ivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ivan slips under a jab from Aiteouakrim.
Ivan avoids the body shot from Aiteouakrim.

Ivan pushes Aiteouakrim up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiteouakrim has had enough of the clinch but Ivan keeps him there for the moment.
Ivan misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivan pushes Aiteouakrim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivan tries a body shot but Aiteouakrim blocks it.
Aiteouakrim has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivan misses with the head strike.

Ivan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ivan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aiteouakrim preventing the sweep.
Ivan is pulling down on Aiteouakrim's head. It's preventing any offense from Aiteouakrim, at least for the moment.

Ivan looking for a guillotine here but Aiteouakrim defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivan keeping moving, preventing Aiteouakrim from controlling successfully.

Ivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aiteouakrim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aiteouakrim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aiteouakrim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Ivan looking for a guillotine here but Aiteouakrim defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aiteouakrim's guard.
Aiteouakrim keeping moving, preventing Ivan from controlling successfully.
Ivan forces his way into half guard.
Aiteouakrim won't allow Ivan to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiteouakrim is looking to control Ivan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aiteouakrim avoid being mounted?
Well, if Ivan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Aiteouakrim is staying active underneath Ivan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boris Ivan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ivan is looking for a kimura but Aiteouakrim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivan to get the leverage.
Ivan wants to control but Aiteouakrim is keeping him busy.
Aiteouakrim trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Ivan looking to control but Aiteouakrim is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivan is working for a guillotine from mount but Aiteouakrim frees his head quite easily.

Ivan working for a submission but Aiteouakrim is keeping him at bay.
Salaheddine Aiteouakrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Ivan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ivan extends the arm and Aiteouakrim is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Ivan!