PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vikenti Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ivanov
vs
Greenwood

183 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vikenti Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Greenwood!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwood defending well as Ivanov loads up on a big left hand.
Greenwood slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.

Greenwood scores a takedown into full mount!
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Greenwood isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Greenwood gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Greenwood moves away from the strike by Ivanov.
Ivanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A choreographed right hand from Ivanov misses the target.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenwood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Greenwood looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Greenwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Greenwood is working for a submission of some sort.
Greenwood trying to control the action but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Greenwood slows the pace down in half guard.
Ivanov could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Greenwood stands up out of the half guard.
Ivanov throws a hook but Greenwood blocks it.
A jab from Ivanov misses.

Greenwood moves into range and clinches up with Ivanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greenwood ducks under a wild hook from Ivanov.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vikenti Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greenwood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greenwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a looping left.

Greenwood clinches up with Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage.
Greenwood can't get the takedown.

Greenwood gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ivanov regains guard.

Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Greenwood pushes his legs off easily.

Ivanov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greenwood passes into half guard.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Greenwood works his way into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Greenwood controlling from the full mount.
Ivanov is looking to improve his position but Greenwood isn't that keen on the idea.
Ivanov has given up his back. Will we see Greenwood going for some submissions?
Ivanov tries to escape but Greenwood has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Greenwood controlling the positon.
Ivanov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ivanov is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov trying to get back to his feet but Greenwood is in full control for now.
Even with his hooks in, Greenwood manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Ivanov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Greenwood keeps control of the position as Ivanov tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Greenwood dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ivanov misses with a looping left.
Greenwood slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
A jab from Ivanov misses.
Ivanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greenwood moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwood slips under a jab from Ivanov.

Greenwood gets a clinch.
Ivanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Greenwood won't allow it.
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Greenwood.

Greenwood is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ivanov can't fight it off and eventually Greenwood manages to take the fight to the floor. Ivanov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Greenwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Ivanov is retaining full guard.

Ivanov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greenwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Ivanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greenwood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Greenwood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Ivanov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Greenwood has picked Ivanov up and slammed him! Ivanov can't keep hold of the triangle and Greenwood manages to pass to side control!
Greenwood controls the position.
Ivanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greenwood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greenwood controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Greenwood has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ivanov tries to bench press Greenwood off him but Greenwood keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greenwood is looking to take a break and control but Ivanov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov tries to bench press Greenwood off him but Greenwood keeps the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ivanov misses with an uppercut.
Greenwood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanov.
Greenwood throws a nice head kick!

Ivanov is rocked!
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. Greenwood was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oh Ivanov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Ivanov swinging wilding here.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Greenwood with a series of wild strikes but Greenwood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vikenti Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood slips under a jab.

Greenwood closes the distance looking for a takedown. Greenwood picks Ivanov up and slams him brutally to the floor. Ivanov is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jonny Greenwood!