PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladmir Ivanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Doe has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Doe
vs
Ivanova

170 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladmir Ivanova!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doe tries to sprawl but Ivanova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nice strikes from Ivanova there.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Doe has hold of Ivanova's hands but Ivanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Doe is staying active underneath Ivanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova prevents Doe from standing back up.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is trying to stand.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova thows a huge punch but Doe dodges it nicely.
Doe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanova.
Doe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ivanova on the ground.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Ivanova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is breathing heavily.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanova is controlling the pace.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.

Ivanova postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Doe to stand up.
Ivanova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doe moves away.
Doe misses with a two punch combination.

Ivanova closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanova is chipping away with strikes.
Ivanova working the head with strikes.
Ivanova lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanova lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ivanova is putting a hurting on Doe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Doe taking a bit of punishment here - Ivanova scoring with strikes.
Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Doe to see if he's OK.
Ivanova working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is not content to let Ivanova control the position.
Ivanova landing a few strikes.
Ivanova working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Ivanova's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ivanova has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ivanova working the ground and pound.
Doe takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ivanova lands a few punches from side control.
Doe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ivanova connects with a decent elbow.
Ivanova grinds an elbow into Doe's temple.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
Doe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ivanova scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanova lands some shots froms side control.
Ivanova creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ivanova cracks Doe with a big right hand but Doe just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ivanova lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ivanova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Doe's waist but Doe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanova off to one side.
Doe lands a nice shot to the body.
Ivanova dodges the punch combination from Doe.
Doe throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ivanova counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ivanova not doing much here.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ivanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanova not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
Ivanova throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ivanova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ivanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doe is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanova sits in half guard.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe is staying active underneath Ivanova, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ivanova sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Doe defending well though.
Ivanova not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ivanova.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova controlling the action here.
Ivanova prevents Doe from standing back up.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova trying to control the pace.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanova trying to control from half guard but Doe is working away.
Ivanova scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Doe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ivanova winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanova wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Ivanova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova drops an elbow to the side of Doe's head.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Ivanova stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Doe to get to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ivanova scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Ivanova showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivanova closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Doe quickly recovers to half guard.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Ivanova is controlling him
Ivanova has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanova content to control rather than advance.
Ivanova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vladmir Ivanova has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ivanova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanova lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doe wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Ivanova is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova is taking a breather. Doe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Doe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ivanova scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ivanova landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ivanova slips a nice elbow through Doe's hands, connecting with Doe's forehead.
Doe is trying to stand back up but Ivanova is controlling him
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanova winds up and cracks Doe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ivanova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Ivanova.
Ivanova working Doe over with strikes.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Ivanova there.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Doe is not content to let Ivanova control the position.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanova controlling the action here.
Ivanova wants to control but Doe is keeping him busy.
Ivanova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ivanova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doe has hold of Ivanova's hands but Ivanova slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ivanova is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Ivanova working the head and body with strikes.
Doe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ivanova trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 is nestled in close to Doe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Doe taking some punishment here, with Ivanova in his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ivanova lands a nice short elbow.
Ivanova working over Doe with some ground and pound. Doe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ivanova lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanova seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ivanova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ivanova lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanova is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ivanova connects with a nice short shot to Doe's temple.
Vladmir Ivanova is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ivanova decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Ivanova comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanova winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Ivanova!
A relieved looking Vladmir Ivanova thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.