PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gab Jay-ar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jay-ar
vs
Ivanov

200 cm
25
290 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

201 cm
36
275 lbs
30 - 20 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ultra Fight Gear

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 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gab Jay-ar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ivanov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.

Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.

Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ivanov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jay-ar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ivanov.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Jay-ar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Jay-ar looking for submissions off his back.
Jay-ar wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Jay-ar is working away.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jay-ar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jay-ar is trying to get back to full guard.

Jay-ar looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is pressing down on Jay-ar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jay-ar is holding on for now.

Jay-ar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jay-ar is pressing down on Ivanov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ivanov pushing down on Jay-ar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jay-ar regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jay-ar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanov stacks Jay-ar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanov!
Jay-ar is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov controlling the position from side mount.
Jay-ar is not content to let Ivanov control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov scores with punches from side control.
Ivanov grinds an elbow into Jay-ar's temple.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jay-ar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ivanov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ivanov cracks Jay-ar with a big right hand but Jay-ar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Jay-ar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ivanov tries to move to mount but Jay-ar blocks the move with his legs.

Ivanov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jay-ar gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay-ar is looking to improve his position.

Jay-ar actively working from the bottom here.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jay-ar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jay-ar is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanov sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov is pressing down on Jay-ar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jay-ar is holding on for now.
Jay-ar regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Ivanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ivanov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jay-ar pinned against the cage. Jay-ar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ivanov drives through with a takedown into Jay-ar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Jay-ar is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jay-ar tries to improve position but can't.
Jay-ar stops Ivanov from passing to mount.
Ivanov is looking to take a break and control but Jay-ar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ivanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jay-ar some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jay-ar is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jay-ar is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looks up at the clock and then as Jay-ar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ivanov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ivanov trying to control the position but Jay-ar is working away.

Ivanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ivanov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jay-ar is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Jay-ar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ivanov off and has taken his back!

Jay-ar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ivanov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ivanov for a finish.

Ivanov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ivanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jay-ar.

Ivanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jay-ar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Jay-ar working for the choke.
Ivanov breaks Jay-ar's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Ivanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ivanov trying to control but Jay-ar is working from the bottom.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov cracks Jay-ar with a solid left hand.

Jay-ar looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.

Jay-ar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ivanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ivanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jay-ar keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov passes into half guard.
Ivanov prevents Jay-ar from improving his position.

Jay-ar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Ivanov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jay-ar sees it coming and defends easily.

Jay-ar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
Ivanov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Ivanov there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov trying to control from half guard but Jay-ar is working away.
Ivanov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Ivanov 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. This is the final round!

Jay-ar gets a double leg takedown into Ivanov's guard.

Jay-ar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ivanov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jay-ar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ivanov pulls down on the head and he's put Jay-ar to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.