PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Ivacenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mico Pazuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Ivacenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ivacenko
vs
Pazuh

215 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
21
278 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 St Petersburg, Vladimir Ivacenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mico Pazuh!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivacenko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Ivacenko jumps guard.
Ivacenko is looking to stand up but Pazuh isn't so interested in that idea.
Ivacenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pazuh stops Ivacenko from standing up.
Ivacenko pulls Pazuh in close to prevent any damage.
Pazuh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivacenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ivacenko wants to stand but Pazuh is controlling the position.
Pazuh landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivacenko wants to stand and escape but Pazuh is having none of it.
Pazuh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivacenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivacenko wants to stand but Pazuh is controlling the position.
Pazuh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazuh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ivacenko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Pazuh has Ivacenko pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pazuh pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ivacenko tumbling to the mat - Pazuh dives into Ivacenko's guard.
Ivacenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pazuh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pazuh postures up in Ivacenko's guard and throws a big left but Ivacenko blocks it.
Pazuh throwing strikes from guard but Ivacenko blocks nicely.
Ivacenko wants to stand and escape but Pazuh is having none of it.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pazuh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivacenko wants to get back to his feet but Pazuh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pazuh stopping the sweep attempt from Ivacenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivacenko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ivacenko tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pazuh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pazuh scoring with some ground and pound.
Ivacenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pazuh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pazuh stops Ivacenko from standing up.
Pazuh throws a big elbow that misses.
Pazuh postures up in Ivacenko's guard and throws a big left but Ivacenko blocks it.
Pazuh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ivacenko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pazuh off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ivacenko enables Pazuh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ivacenko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivacenko is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh stops Ivacenko from standing up.
Pazuh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pazuh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ivacenko is looking to stand up but Pazuh isn't so interested in that idea.
Pazuh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pazuh prevents Ivacenko from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pazuh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pazuh postures up and lands a big shot to Ivacenko's brow.
Pazuh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivacenko wants to stand but Pazuh is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pazuh stands up over Ivacenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ivacenko wants to stand and escape but Pazuh is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pazuh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pazuh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivacenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pazuh throwing strikes from guard but Ivacenko blocks nicely.
Pazuh stops Ivacenko from standing up.
Pazuh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ivacenko's head.
Ivacenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pazuh throwing strikes from guard but Ivacenko blocks nicely.
Pazuh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivacenko wants to stand but Pazuh is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pazuh cracks Ivacenko with a solid left hand.
Ivacenko wants to stand and escape but Pazuh is having none of it.
Ivacenko trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pazuh circles away from the clinch attempt.

Pazuh looking to score a takedown here. Ivacenko is defending well but Pazuh drives through and ends up in Ivacenko's guard.
Ivacenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pazuh is controlling him.
Pazuh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ivacenko has momentary wrist control but Pazuh slips an elbow through the middle.
Pazuh prevents Ivacenko from getting back to his feet.
Mico Pazuh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pazuh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivacenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pazuh postures up in Ivacenko's guard and throws a big left but Ivacenko blocks it.
Pazuh landing with the ground and pound.
Pazuh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pazuh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivacenko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pazuh on the ground.
Ivacenko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ivacenko has his feet on Pazuh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivacenko has a takedown stuffed.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Pazuh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ivacenko on his heels. He'll look to pass Ivacenko's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivacenko wants to get back to his feet but Pazuh is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pazuh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivacenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ivacenko wants to stand and escape but Pazuh is having none of it.
Pazuh working some strikes from top position.
Pazuh with a nice head shot there.
Pazuh is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivacenko has wrist control.
Pazuh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pazuh won't allow Ivacenko to get back to his feet.
Ivacenko has Pazuh pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pazuh connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pazuh throws a big elbow that misses.
Ivacenko is looking to stand up but Pazuh isn't so interested in that idea.
Pazuh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pazuh throws a big elbow that misses.
Pazuh lands a couple of digs.
Pazuh cracks Ivacenko with a solid left hand.
Pazuh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ivacenko wants to stand up but Pazuh is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh distracts Ivacenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pazuh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pazuh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pazuh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pazuh won't allow Ivacenko to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pazuh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pazuh chips away with some ground and pound.
Pazuh with a nice head shot there.
Ivacenko wants to stand up but Pazuh is controlling him.
Pazuh landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pazuh scoring with some ground and pound.
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!
Pazuh works over Ivacenko with some ground and pound from guard.
Ivacenko wants to stand up but Pazuh is controlling him.
Pazuh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pazuh lands a couple of digs.
Pazuh stops Ivacenko from standing up.
Pazuh landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pazuh lands a couple of digs.
Pazuh lands a couple of digs.
Pazuh throwing strikes from guard but Ivacenko blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mico Pazuh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ivacenko forces Pazuh back against the cage and clinches.
Ivacenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pazuh fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ivacenko moves into the clinch.
Pazuh takes a knee right on the jaw!

Ivacenko drags the fight down to the ground.
Pazuh distracts Ivacenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pazuh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pazuh distracts Ivacenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Ivacenko is rocked!
Pazuh arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Ivacenko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mico Pazuh!