PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Diprivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jonny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Diprivan
vs
Jonny

186 cm
19
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 Montreal, Ivan Diprivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jonny!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diprivan scores with a head kick.

It looks like John Jonny has been cut.
Jonny fails to land with a series of punches.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. Jonny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jonny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diprivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonny somewhat.
Jonny tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diprivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jonny somewhat.
Jonny fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diprivan thows a body kick. Jonny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Diprivan.
Jonny blocks the body kick.
Jonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivan Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jonny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diprivan stuffs the takedown.
Diprivan misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diprivan fakes the leg kick and cracks Jonny in the body.
Diprivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Diprivan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jonny looks gassed!
Nice body kick from Diprivan.
Jonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diprivan.
Jonny darts in trying to clinch
and Diprivan counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jab, jab by Diprivan - just one landing.
Ivan Diprivan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Diprivan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diprivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jonny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Diprivan lands a head kick!
Diprivan lands a body shot.
Good leg kick by Diprivan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diprivan lands a head kick!
Jonny is trying desperately to land a takedown but Diprivan is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jonny.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Diprivan. Jonny shrugs it off though.
A cross from Diprivan lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonny takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters circling a little - Diprivan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jonny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diprivan.
Diprivan lands a body shot.
Diprivan scores with a jab to the head.
Ivan Diprivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diprivan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Diprivan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diprivan scores with a head kick. Jonny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That has opened up John Jonny's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diprivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jonny's head.
Diprivan lands a lovely overhand right.
Diprivan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jonny's calf.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diprivan - that will leave a mark!
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diprivan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonny. Jonny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diprivan pushes Jonny away with a front kick.
Diprivan scores with a leg kick.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diprivan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jonny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diprivan.
Diprivan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diprivan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Diprivan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Jonny's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jonny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivan Diprivan is winning the standup battle so far.

Jonny shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jonny trying to control but Diprivan is working from the bottom.
Diprivan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diprivan tries to get out of the position.
Diprivan trying to control the position here.
Diprivan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jonny is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonny postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Diprivan wants to control but Jonny passes easily into half guard.

Jonny is trying to work for a kimura but Diprivan is defending well.

Diprivan is defending against the submission attempts here by Jonny.
Jonny is breathing heavily.

Jonny is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diprivan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jonny.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diprivan kicks off Jonny and gets to his feet.
Jonny is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
Jonny blocks a head kick by Diprivan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Diprivan!
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Jonny moves out of range easily.
Jonny chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diprivan can pounce on him.
Diprivan scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Jonny does no damage.
Diprivan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jonny's head.
Jonny takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jonny crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Diprivan - the referee stops the clock and Jonny gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Diprivan. Jonny manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Diprivan keeps Jonny at a distance using the push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diprivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from Diprivan lands but Jonny takes it in his stride.
Diprivan scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a sloppy head kick and Jonny moves out of range easily.
Jonny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diprivan.
No luck for Jonny with that takedown attempt.
Jonny takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jonny fails with a takedown attempt.
Diprivan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jonny can do to turn this around?
Diprivan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jonny's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Diprivan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diprivan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Diprivan - that will leave a mark!
Diprivan scores with a head kick. Jonny tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Diprivan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Jonny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jonny uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diprivan.
Jonny shoots in looking for a takedown but Diprivan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jonny's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Jonny or perhaps it was just good defense by Diprivan which made him look bad.
Diprivan connects with a leg kick. Jonny looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jonny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diprivan's waist but Diprivan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jonny off to one side.
Ivan Diprivan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Jonny.
Diprivan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diprivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jonny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Diprivan.
Diprivan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jonny.
Diprivan misses with a head kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diprivan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Diprivan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diprivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Diprivan tenderised Jonny's leg. Jonny is trying to keep his angry face on.
Diprivan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jonny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Diprivan misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonny takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Diprivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Diprivan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diprivan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws the left hand but Jonny avoids the punch easily.
Diprivan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jonny's sensitive parts.
Diprivan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jonny eats them both and turns towards Diprivan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diprivan lands a jab to the head.
Diprivan connects with an inside leg kick.
Jonny has a takedown stuffed.
Diprivan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jonny shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diprivan defends it nicely.
Diprivan throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan lands a leg kick that knocks Jonny off balance momentarily.
Diprivan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jonny blocks a head kick by Diprivan.
Diprivan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jonny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jonny drops his hands momentarily and Diprivan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diprivan lands a jab-cross combination.
Diprivan throws a front kick that sends Jonny stumbling back into the cage.
Diprivan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Diprivan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jonny counters with a series of strikes. Diprivan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jonny fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diprivan throws a shot to the body.
Jonny tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonny tries to close the distance and clinch but Diprivan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diprivan scores with a body shot.
John Jonny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diprivan delivers a nice body kick.
Diprivan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
A head kick misses from Diprivan.
Jonny has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diprivan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Diprivan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Diprivan throws a quick inside leg kick.
John Jonny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diprivan blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Diprivan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diprivan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Diprivan!