PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Oudomphonephaivanh
vs
Ivey

182 cm
24
169 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Good chin

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ivey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivey.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Ivey.
Ivey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oudomphonephaivanh sprawls well. Oudomphonephaivanh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivey gets slowly back to his feet.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a leg kick that knocks Ivey off balance momentarily.
Ivey fails to land the takedown.
Ivey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iveys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivey shoots for a takedown but Oudomphonephaivanh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ivey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Oudomphonephaivanh moves into the clinch.
Ivey looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oudomphonephaivanh tries to work over Ivey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivey or not.
Oudomphonephaivanh misses with some punches.
Oudomphonephaivanh has a couple of punches blocked by Ivey.
Ivey tries to stall but Oudomphonephaivanh uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oudomphonephaivanh is pressed up against the cage. Ivey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oudomphonephaivanh down to the mat. Oudomphonephaivanh avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ivey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice cross by Oudomphonephaivanh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivey is defended easily by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Oudomphonephaivanh fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivey on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivey closes the distance and clinches up with Oudomphonephaivanh, looking for a takedown. Ivey pushes Oudomphonephaivanh against the cage but Oudomphonephaivanh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oudomphonephaivanh defends it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Oudomphonephaivanh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oudomphonephaivanh defends it nicely.

Oudomphonephaivanh moves into range and clinches up with Ivey.
Oudomphonephaivanh looking to throw knees to the head but Ivey is blocking nicely.
Ivey is trying to pull guard but Oudomphonephaivanh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ivey stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivey backwards.
Ivey is trying to force a seperation but Oudomphonephaivanh has the dominant position.

Ivey has hold of one of Oudomphonephaivanh's legs. Oudomphonephaivanh is fighting the takedown attempt but Ivey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oudomphonephaivanh holds on and takes a little breather.
Ivey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ivey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oudomphonephaivanh's guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh is pulling down on Ivey's head to control his posture.
Ivey wants to stand and escape but instead Oudomphonephaivanh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Oudomphonephaivanh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh just wasn't active enough.

Ivey gets tackled into the cage by Oudomphonephaivanh. Oudomphonephaivanh maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivey backwards.
Ivey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oudomphonephaivanh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oudomphonephaivanh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iveys head.
Oudomphonephaivanh gets underhooks to prevent Ivey's takedown attempt.
Oudomphonephaivanh scores with a shoulder strike.
Ivey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oudomphonephaivanh lands a right hand.
Ivey blocks an uppercut.
Oudomphonephaivanh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivey's elbow.
Ivey fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivey is defended easily by Oudomphonephaivanh.
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Oudomphonephaivanh drops Ivey with a beautiful combination! Ivey stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oudomphonephaivanh is looking for the KO!

Ivey is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oudomphonephaivanh lands with a right and another and another! Ivey is in big trouble! Oudomphonephaivanh lands again and this time it's lights out for Ivey! A quality knockout there for Oudomphonephaivanh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh!
Sengprachanh Oudomphonephaivanh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.