PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Ivanonv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Ivanonv has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brian King's chin.

King
vs
Ivanonv

194 cm
27
267 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

194 cm
25
282 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Ivanonv!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanonv fails to land with a series of punches.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ivanonv.
Ivanonv is looking to slow King down with leg kicks.
King throws a leg kick which misses Ivanonv's front leg but catches the back leg as Ivanonv tries to avoid it.
Ivanonv throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ivanonv will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ivanonv takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanonv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

King takes the fight into the clinch.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with the head strike.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanonv.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanonv has King pushed against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanonv tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Ivanonv back against the cage.
Ivanonv misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
Ivanonv throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Ivanonv has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King pushes Ivanonv back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ivanonv looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King scores with a shot to the side of Ivanonv's head.
Good body shot from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanonv controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a left to the head.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands with a left to the head.
Ivanonv tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanonv's elbow.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King lands with a left to the head.
King lands a left hand.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanonv.
King cracks Ivanonv with a nice body shot.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.
King presses Ivanonv against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanonvs head.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from King on the inside.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
King tries a body shot but Ivanonv blocks it.
King misses with some punches.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
A right hand to the body from King.
King pushes Ivanonv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from King.
Ivanonv takes a shot to the head.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King digs a right hand into Ivanonv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanonv's gas tank.
A short uppercut from King.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanonv's elbow.
King tries a body shot but Ivanonv blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Ivanonv misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian King dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ivanonv takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brian King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King feints and then cracks Ivanonv's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ivanonv down.
Ivanonv keeps the fight on the outside.
A thudding body kick lands there by King!
Brian King is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

King instigates a clinch.
Ivanonv tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
King scores with a shot to the side of Ivanonv's head.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from King.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanonv is breathing heavily.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brian King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Ivanonv avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Ivanonv misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
Ivanonv blocking some punches.
King is leaning against Ivanonv and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from King.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanonv uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivanonv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanonv tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Ivanonv back against the cage.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
King tries a body shot but Ivanonv blocks it.
Ivanonv tries a knee to the head but King blocks it.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanonvs head.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King pushes Ivanonv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanonvs head.
A nice left hand lands by King.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King misses with some punches.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King tries to work over Ivanonv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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!
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Ivanonv avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries to work over Ivanonv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.
Ivanonv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanonv.
King digs a right hand into Ivanonv's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanonv's gas tank.
King lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from King.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanonv blocks a body shot from King.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian King dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

King lands a nice hook to Ivanonv's body. Ivanonv takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

King lands a big head kick that sends Ivanonv tumbling to the mat! King takes a step backwards and waves Ivanonv back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Ivanonv is rocked!
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ivanonv is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
A head kick misses from King.
Ivanonv seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanonv avoids the head kick by King.
Ivanonv looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ivanonv backs up against the cage.
Ivanonv steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a push kick but Ivanonv slaps the foot to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King cracks Ivanonv with an open hand slap.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanonv can do to turn this around?
King throws a jab when Ivanonv was well out of range.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanonv swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Ivanonv lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
King connects with a leg kick. Ivanonv looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ivanonv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King avoids the head kick by Ivanonv.
King dodges the punch combination from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv walks into a stiff left hand from King.

King rushes Ivanonv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
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!
King misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanonv.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from King.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanonv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanonv blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
King tries to work over Ivanonv's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands an uppercut.
Ivanonv working aggressively here.
Ivanonv blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanonv controls the action.
Ivanonv takes a shot to the head.
Ivanonv tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.

Ivanonv breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King cracks Ivanonv with an open hand slap.
Ivanonv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King dodges the punch combination from Ivanonv.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
Alexander Ivanonv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by King.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a head kick that Ivanonv semi-blocks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King digs a good body shot into Ivanonv's ribs.
King lands a body shot.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.

King rushes Ivanonv and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King lands a nice uppercut.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivanonv backwards.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivanonv.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King pushes Ivanonv back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanonvs head.
King keeps control of Ivanonv as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian King clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

King punishes Ivanonv's body with a nice straight punch.
Ivanonv needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
Ivanonv throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good leg kick by King there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice inside leg kick there by King. That's going to slow Ivanonv down.

Ivanonv decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanonv stops King from getting back to his feet.
Ivanonv trying to pass the guard but King defending well.

King has one foot on Ivanonv's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanonv throws out the jab.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanonv displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
Ivanonv moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ivanonv loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ivanonv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanonv misses with a jab, cross combination.
King thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanonv loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Ivanonv's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice combination there by King.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanonv momentarily.
Ivanonv ducks under a wild hook from King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King connects with a high kick.
Ivanonv misses with a straight right.
Ivanonv moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanonv turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanonv throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanonv counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps King thinking.
Ivanonv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a leg kick but Ivanonv checks it.
Ivanonv misses with a looping right.
Ivanonv misses with a body shot.
Ivanonv connects with a body shot.
Ivanonv lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ivanonv will feel that in the morning.
King misses with a body shot.
Ivanonv misses with a looping right.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King tries to clinch but Ivanonv moves away
and Ivanonv connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King pushes Ivanonv away with a front kick.
King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ivanonv lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanonv misses with a jab, cross combination.
King connects with an inside leg kick.
King scores with a hook to the body. Ivanonv takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanonv moves out of range of the body kick.
Brian King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanonv checks the leg kick nicely there.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanonv to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanonv.
Ivanonv throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
Ivanonv misses with a body shot.
Ivanonv fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King thumps Ivanonv with a low kick.
King throws a body punch but Ivanonv moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanonv wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanonv with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
Ivanonv misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Brian King will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

King takes a swing at Ivanonv's ribcage but misses.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King tests Ivanonv's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Ivanonv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanonv feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down.
King connects with a single shot there.
King misses with a body kick.
King connects with an inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ivanonv is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanonv uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ivanonv trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ivanonv into the cage.
Ivanonv scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivanonv lands an uppercut.
Ivanonv blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King digs a right hand underneath Ivanonv's ribcage. Ivanonv let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ivanonv looking to slow down the pace here.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Ivanonv avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Ivanonv prevents a body shot from King.
Ivanonv blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from King.
Ivanonv is working for takedown but King is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by King.
King scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
Brian King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King scores with a shot to the side of Ivanonv's head.
Alexander Ivanonv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanonv misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Ivanonv fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ivanonv with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanonv with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanonv throws a head punch that misses.
King softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King avoids the elbow strike from Ivanonv, against the cage.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanonvs head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanonv throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanonv's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ivanonv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but King gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ivanonv using the Thai plumb to throw knees but King has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Ivanonv on the inside.
Ivanonv throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ivanonv's efforts to push away.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian King!