PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Ivanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henri Ivanovski acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Williamson
vs
Ivanovski

202 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
25
259 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 Helsinki, Roger Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henri Ivanovski!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanovski goes for a takedown attempt but Williamson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ivanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
Williamson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ivanovski back to the cage. Williamson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanovski misses with a body kick.
Williamson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ivanovski in his tracks.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.
Williamson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovski shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Ivanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ivanovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williamson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williamson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanovski momentarily.
Williamson scores with a jab. Ivanovski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivanovski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Williamson has Ivanovski up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson gets underhooks to prevent Ivanovski's takedown attempt.
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovskis head.
Williamson lands a body shot.

Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williamson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ivanovski on the side of the head.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williamson scores with a hook.
Ivanovski moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson jabs Ivanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williamson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Williamson thuds a left hand into Ivanovski's body.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williamson catches Ivanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Ivanovski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Ivanovski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ivanovski wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson managing to control the position.

Henri Ivanovski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanovski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williamson.

Williamson rushes Ivanovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanovski jumps guard but Williamson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ivanovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williamson.
Williamson lands an uppercut.
Williamson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Ivanovski is controlling him.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovski avoids a wild elbow strike from Williamson.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williamson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williamson is trying to force a seperation but Ivanovski has the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Williamson.
Williamson has had enough of the clinch but Ivanovski keeps him there for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Williamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williamson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovski backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Williamson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ivanovski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ivanovski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Williamson connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanovski looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
Ivanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ivanovski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williamson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanovski thinking.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.

Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovski tries to break free but Williamson pushes him back against the cage.

Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ivanovski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williamson jabs Ivanovski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Ivanovski moves in looking to clinch but Williamson pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
Williamson scores with a nice strike.
Roger Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Williamson as Ivanovski shoots in.
Ivanovski is breathing heavily.
Williamson cracks Ivanovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Williamson scores with a body shot.
Ivanovski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williamson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williamson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ivanovski's sensitive parts.
Ivanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henri Ivanovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ivanovski doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson stuns Ivanovski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Williamson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Ivanovski tries to move into range but Williamson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roger Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Williamson catches Ivanovski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ivanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson throws a shot to the body.
Ivanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.

Williamson instigates a clinch.
Williamson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ivanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williamson's efforts to push away.
Williamson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williamson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williamson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ivanovski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williamson after a bit of a struggle.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanovski can do to turn this around?
Williamson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williamson can't break the clinch.
Williamson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ivanovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Williamson takes the fight into the clinch.

Williamson manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovski's head backwards.
Ivanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Williamson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williamson works over Ivanovski's head and body with a nice combination.
Ivanovski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ivanovski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williamson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ivanovski's head backwards.
Williamson connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Good exchange - Williamson coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson lands the left hand.
Williamson cracks Ivanovski with an open hand slap.

Williamson has managed to clinch.
Williamson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ivanovski up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williamson closes the distance and pushes Ivanovski back into the cage.
Ivanovski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ivanovski is trying to pull guard but Williamson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Williamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivanovski backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williamson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Roger Williamson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ivanovski tries to pull guard but Williamson won't allow it.
Ivanovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roger Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henri Ivanovski.
A head punch on the inside from Ivanovski fails to land.
Williamson has Ivanovski pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovski takes a shot to the head.
Williamson lands with a light punch inside.
Williamson lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Williamson.
Williamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williamson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovskis head.
Ivanovski blocks an elbow strike.
Williamson stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Williamson.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivanovski has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ivanovski can't find room to land a body shot as Williamson controls the action.
Ivanovski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Williamson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ivanovski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Williamson to the mat. Williamson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ivanovski looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ivanovski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ivanovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williamson has a closed guard, preventing Ivanovski from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Henri Ivanovski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand.
Williamson tests Ivanovski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williamson lands a really nice looking cross but Ivanovski seems unphased.
Ivanovski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williamson lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson lands with a right hand.

Ivanovski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williamson has Ivanovski pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ivanovski wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williamson looks to land a combination. Ivanovski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Henri Ivanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanovski throws a jab but it's blocked by Williamson.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Williamson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williamson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Williamson!