PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beningus Vettaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladmir Ivanova had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ivanova
vs
Vettaus

183 cm
23
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
24
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beningus Vettaus!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettaus feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ivanova's calf.

Ivanova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vettaus quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ivanova is stalling here. Vettaus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ivanova seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vettaus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Vettaus is looking to take a break and control but Ivanova is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Vettaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vettaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vettaus trying to control the action but Ivanova is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettaus throwing strikes but Ivanova manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Vettaus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivanova is looking to take a break and control but Vettaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vettaus is pushing Ivanova's head away, looking to escape. Ivanova manages to hold on to the position though.
Vettaus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanova off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vettaus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ivanova does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanova looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vettaus lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vettaus wants to control but Ivanova is keeping him busy.
Ivanova avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vettaus.
Vettaus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vettaus wants to stand but Ivanova has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettaus prevents Ivanova from improving his position.
Vettaus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vettaus wants to stand but Ivanova has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Vettaus is controlling the pace.

Vettaus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vettaus trying to control from half guard but Ivanova is working away.
Vettaus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ivanova.
Ivanova trying to hold on to Vettaus's head to control him but Vettaus postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vettaus wants to take a breather but Ivanova is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beningus Vettaus dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vettaus keeps the fight on the outside.

Ivanova drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vettaus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Ivanova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanova wants to take a breather but Vettaus is having none of it.
Vettaus punching from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Ivanova seems content to control.
Ivanova stops Vettaus from getting back to his feet.
Ivanova with the ground and pound but Vettaus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanova scoring with some ground and pound.
Vettaus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanova is looking to work some ground and pound but Vettaus has wrist control.

Vettaus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ivanova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivanova is working Vettaus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivanova throwing strikes from guard but Vettaus blocks nicely.
Ivanova chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova controlling from the top position.
Ivanova trying to control but Vettaus is working from the bottom.
Vettaus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanova.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanova controlling from the top position.

Vladmir Ivanova has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ivanova shoots in and gets a takedown into Vettaus's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettaus wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vettaus is pulling down on Ivanova's head to control his posture.
Ivanova throwing strikes but missing.

Vettaus is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vettaus is trying to pull guard but Ivanova has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is looking for a takedown.

Ivanova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanova tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Vettaus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Vettaus. No joy for Ivanova on that attempt.
Ivanova tries to clinch but Vettaus is having none of it.
A punch combination from Vettaus misses.
Ivanova tries to clinch but Vettaus moves out of range.

Ivanova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vettaus's 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!
Ivanova trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanova preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanova trying to control the position from guard on top but Vettaus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vettaus is trying to control the position but Ivanova postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova dominated that second round.
That's time! Ivanova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ivanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vettaus's waist but Vettaus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanova off to one side.

Ivanova drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ivanova throws a strike but Vettaus rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vettaus is looking to stand up but Ivanova won't let him.
Ivanova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanova on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivanova tries to get out of the position.
Vettaus postures up in Ivanova's guard and throws a big left but Ivanova blocks it.

Vettaus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Vettaus clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vettaus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vettaus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ivanova's head.
Vettaus tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanova tries for a takedown but Vettaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vettaus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ivanova tries to avoid it but Vettaus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ivanova to the ground. Ivanova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vettaus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanova defends it nicely.
Vettaus lands a leg kick that knocks Ivanova off balance momentarily.
Ivanova tries to clinch but Vettaus is having none of it.

Ivanova shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Vettaus looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vettaus to regain full guard.
Vettaus trying to keep a closed guard but Ivanova is proving a slippery customer.
Ivanova loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanova working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vettaus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ivanova with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettaus wants to stand and escape but Ivanova is having none of it.
Ivanova trying to control but Vettaus is working from the bottom.
Vettaus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vettaus wants to hit a switch here but Ivanova passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vettaus there!
Ivanova with shots to the head and body - Vettaus looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ivanova cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vladmir Ivanova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanova landing strikes from the mount.
Ivanova controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ivanova breaks from Vettaus's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Vettaus takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee warns Vettaus that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ivanova punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vettaus wants to hold on but Ivanova pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanova cracks Vettaus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ivanova cracks Vettaus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ivanova lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Ivanova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Ivanova!
A victorious Vladmir Ivanova thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.