PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Madjer Madjer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iverson has chosen The Champ-nelly as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Madjer
vs
Iverson

187 cm
18
194 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Madjer Madjer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Iverson clinches.
Madjer is pressed up against the cage. Iverson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Madjer down to the mat. Madjer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Madjer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Iverson misses

and Madjer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iverson goes for a takedown attempt but Madjer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Iverson misses with a two punch combination.

Madjer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Madjer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iverson defends it well.
Madjer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madjer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Iverson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Madjer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Madjer wants to pass the guard but Iverson is defending well.
Iverson is trying to escape back to his feet but Madjer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Madjer landing a few strikes.
Madjer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iverson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madjer taking a break here but Iverson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Madjer is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madjer wants to stand up but Iverson manages to regain full guard.

Iverson wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madjer.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Madjer keeps it at a distance.
Iverson lands a head kick. Madjer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Madjer tries to clinch but Iverson is having none of it.

Madjer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Madjer showed some decent athleticism there.
Iverson is trying to stand.

Madjer decides to return to a standing position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson avoids a kick to the body.
Madjer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Iverson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Iverson decides to pull guard.
Iverson wants to stand but Madjer is controlling the position.
Madjer with a flurry of punches that miss.

Iverson wriggles free and stands up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madjer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iverson but Iverson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madjer Madjer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Madjer is breathing heavily.
Iverson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Madjer pinned against the cage. Madjer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Madjer Madjer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Madjer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Madjer dodges the punch combination from Iverson.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Madjer circles away.
Madjer swinging wildly here.

Iverson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Madjer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Iverson clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Iverson moves into the clinch.
Iverson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson lands a nice elbow.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Madjer's takedown attempt.

Iverson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Iverson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Iverson keeps control of Madjer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Madjer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iverson wants to take the fight to the mat but Madjer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Iverson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Madjer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madjer Madjer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson has Madjer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Madjer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Iverson wants a takedown.
Madjer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iverson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madjer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Madjer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Madjer circles away and keeps his distance.
Madjer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson misses with a two punch combination.
Madjer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iverson tries to avoid it but Madjer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iverson to the ground. Iverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Madjer paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Iverson darts in and clinches Madjer up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madjer blocks an elbow strike from Iverson.
Madjer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Madjer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iverson.

Madjer jumps guard.
Madjer wants to sweep but no luck.

Madjer is looking for a triangle but Iverson pushes his legs off easily.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Madjer blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madjer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Iverson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iverson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Madjer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iverson.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Madjer Madjer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.

Madjer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iverson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iverson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Madjer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Madjer blocks nicely.
Madjer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iverson throwing strikes from guard but Madjer blocks nicely.
Iverson throws a big right hand that misses.
Madjer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Madjer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Iverson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Iverson is looking to work some ground and pound but Madjer has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Iverson stands up from Madjer's guard - Iverson perhaps looking for a knockout.
A right-left combo lands from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allen Iverson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Iverson.
Madjer fails with the takedown.

Iverson darts in and clinches Madjer up against the cage.
Iverson can't get the takedown.
Madjer can't get the takedown.
Madjer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iverson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madjer Madjer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iverson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Madjer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Madjer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Madjer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iverson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Iverson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Madjer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iverson lands a head kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson gets a clinch.
Madjer prevents a takedown attempt there.

Iverson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Madjer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Iverson being controlled here momentarily.
Madjer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Iverson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iverson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iverson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson postures up in Madjer's guard and throws a big left but Madjer blocks it.
Iverson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Iverson throws a strike but Madjer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Madjer wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Madjer Madjer just wasn't active enough.
Iverson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Madjer eats them both and turns towards Iverson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Madjer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Madjer wants to take a breather but Iverson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Iverson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Iverson avoids the head kick by Madjer.
Iverson looks to land a combination but Madjer avoids it well.
Allen Iverson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Madjer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Madjer from controlling successfully.
Madjer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iverson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson keeping moving, preventing Madjer from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Madjer Madjer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Iverson clinches with his opponent.
Iverson is looking to take this one to the mat.

Iverson manages to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Madjer has gone for a leg lock! Iverson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Madjer's guard.
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!

Madjer is working an open guard so Iverson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allen Iverson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iverson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allen Iverson!
A less than humble Allen Iverson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.