PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dobryak Tolstyak (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.

Ivanov
vs
Tolstyak

183 cm
26
162 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dobryak Tolstyak!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Valeri Chadov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov lands a nice shot that snaps Tolstyak's head back.
Dobryak Tolstyak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolstyak throws a low kick but Ivanov avoids it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ivanov has Tolstyak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ivanov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tolstyak tumbling to the mat - Ivanov dives into Tolstyak's guard.
Tolstyak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tolstyak 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tolstyak can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivanov throwing strikes but missing.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolstyak's head.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolstyak throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ivanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Tolstyak blocks nicely.
Tolstyak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivanov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolstyak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Tolstyak blocks nicely.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Tolstyak blocks nicely.
Ivanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolstyak has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolstyak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolstyak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ivanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolstyak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov postures up in Tolstyak's guard and throws a big left but Tolstyak blocks it.
Tolstyak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tolstyak's head.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Tolstyak blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Ivanov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tolstyak throws a sloppy head kick and Ivanov moves out of range easily.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tolstyak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tolstyak walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tolstyak tries to bum rush Ivanov with a series of wild strikes but Ivanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolstyak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Tolstyak throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tolstyak wants to slow Ivanov down by chopping away at his legs.

Ivanov moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike.
Tolstyak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ivanov managing to block the knees to the body from Tolstyak.
Tolstyak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tolstyak.
Tolstyak misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tolstyak throws an elbow but misses.
Ivanov avoids the elbow strike from Tolstyak, against the cage.
Tolstyak avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Ivanov managing to block the knees to the body from Tolstyak.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tolstyak.

It looks like Oleg Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Tolstyak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tolstyak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolstyak lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tolstyak throws an elbow but misses.
Tolstyak missing with knees to the body.
Tolstyak creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown.
Ivanov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleg Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Tolstyak throws knees to the body.
Tolstyak managing to block the knees to the body from Ivanov.
Tolstyak missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tolstyak lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak throws an elbow but it misses.
Ivanov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tolstyak trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanov tries to stall but Tolstyak uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tolstyak blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivanov avoids the elbow strike from Tolstyak, against the cage.
Tolstyak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ivanov wants a takedown but no success here.
Tolstyak stalling in the clinch but Ivanov improves position.
Tolstyak misses with an elbow over the top.
Tolstyak misses with an elbow strike.
Tolstyak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.
Ivanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tolstyak is defending well.
Tolstyak lands a nice elbow.
Tolstyak dodges an elbow strike from Ivanov.
Dobryak Tolstyak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tolstyak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivanov's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tolstyak is pushing Ivanov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tolstyak tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Tolstyak throws knees to the body.
Tolstyak unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ivanov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov avoids the elbow strike from Tolstyak, against the cage.
Tolstyak throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanov avoiding damage as Tolstyak throws knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tolstyak prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tolstyak takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanov dodges an elbow strike from Tolstyak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dobryak Tolstyak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Oleg Ivanov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Tolstyak misses with a leg kick.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Tolstyak.
Tolstyak misses with a head kick.

Ivanov has Tolstyak up against the cage in a clinch.
Tolstyak misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ivanov.
Ivanov blocks the elbow strike.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike.
Ivanov blocks an elbow strike from Tolstyak.
Nice elbow from Tolstyak.
Tolstyak avoids the elbow strike from Ivanov, against the cage.
Tolstyak tries to land knees in the clinch but Ivanov avoids the damage to the body.
Tolstyak missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstyak misses with an elbow over the top.
Ivanov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tolstyak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ivanov throws an elbow that misses.
Tolstyak lands an elbow just above Ivanov 's eye.
Tolstyak throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tolstyak pushes off an throws an elbow but Ivanov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ivanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tolstyak missing with knees to the body.
Tolstyak wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tolstyak.

Oleg Ivanov's cut is getting worse.
A head punch on the inside from Tolstyak fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov wants a takedown.
Ivanov throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Ivanov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tolstyak taking some punishment here, with Ivanov in his half 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!
Ivanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tolstyak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov throwing shots but Tolstyak is blocking nicely.
Ivanov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstyak taking some punishment here, with Ivanov in his half guard.
Ivanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolstyak defending well though.
Tolstyak is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ivanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Tolstyak is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolstyak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tolstyak wants to sweep but no luck.
Ivanov stops Tolstyak from standing up.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Ivanov!