PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes into the arena with Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ivanov
vs
Mageramsky

201 cm
39
275 lbs
34 - 23 - 0

190 cm
35
242 lbs
20 - 17 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Tokyo United Fightwear

Rush Supplements 160Q-STEEL PENN

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 34 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksander Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Aleksander Ivanov has been cut.
Mageramsky thows a left - swing and a miss!

Ivanov drives through with a takedown into Mageramsky's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mageramsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Mageramsky, not yet.
Mageramsky wants to hit a switch here but Ivanov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mageramsky there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mageramsky is trying to escape the mount.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
Mageramsky sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mageramsky tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mageramsky is looking to control Ivanov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mageramsky avoid being mounted?
Mageramsky is looking to improve his position.
Ivanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mageramsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ivanov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mageramsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ivanov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mageramsky's head.
Ivanov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Ivanov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mageramsky is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mageramsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.

Mageramsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanov defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky has control of Ivanov's left arm, preventing Ivanov from doing any damage.
Mageramsky working a defensive guard here.
Mageramsky might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mageramsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanov is one step ahead there.
Ivanov slips nicely into half guard.
Ivanov prevents Mageramsky from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mageramsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Mageramsky wants to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov with a couple of short strikes.

It looks like Joseph Mageramsky has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Mageramsky is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mageramsky wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joseph Mageramsky will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mageramsky's hands.
Aleksander Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ivanov gets a double leg takedown into Mageramsky's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Ivanov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mageramsky is not content to let Ivanov control the position.
Ivanov working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky manages to get back to half guard.
Ivanov blocks the strikes from Mageramsky.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura but Mageramsky is defending well.
Mageramsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ivanov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ivanov is looking to stall here but Mageramsky recovers full guard.
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ivanov throwing strikes from guard but Mageramsky blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is trying to keep Ivanov in close.
Mageramsky trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.

Mageramsky is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov won't allow Mageramsky to sweep him here.
Mageramsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Mageramsky keeps moving.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov passes Mageramsky's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mageramsky has hold of Ivanov's hands but Ivanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mageramsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mageramsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ivanov is working away from the top position though.
Ivanov wants to control but Mageramsky is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mageramsky is holding on to half guard well.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Mageramsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into Mageramsky's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Mageramsky has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.

Ivanov 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.

Mageramsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mageramsky is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksander Ivanov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.

Ivanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mageramsky on his heels. He'll look to pass Mageramsky's guard now, I'm sure.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Mageramsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanov looking to sit in guard and control but Mageramsky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mageramsky is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ivanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mageramsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mageramsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ivanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ivanov is looking for a triangle but Mageramsky pushes his legs off easily.
Mageramsky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mageramsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanov has wrist control.
Mageramsky throws a big elbow that misses.

Ivanov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mageramsky postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky trying to control but Ivanov is working from the bottom.
Mageramsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mageramsky.
Mageramsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ivanov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ivanov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mageramsky manages to get himself to full guard.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Mageramsky is keeping the position.
Mageramsky controls Ivanov momentarily but Ivanov frees himself.
Ivanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mageramsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Mageramsky, not yet.
Ivanov trying to control but Mageramsky is working from the bottom.
Ivanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mageramsky keeping moving, preventing Ivanov from controlling successfully.
Mageramsky trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joseph Mageramsky.
A big left from Mageramsky misses.

Ivanov gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mageramsky is looking for a sweep.
Aleksander Ivanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ivanov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov trying to control the position but Mageramsky is working away.
Ivanov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mageramsky tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ivanov wants to control the pace but Mageramsky is squirming around nicely.
Mageramsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Mageramsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mageramsky tries to hold on but Ivanov pushes him away.
Ivanov trying to control but Mageramsky is having none of it.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to control but Mageramsky wriggling away.
Mageramsky is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ivanov with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mageramsky keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Mageramsky that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mageramsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Ivanov has a good base and remains in mount.
Ivanov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That has opened up Joseph Mageramsky's cut even more.
Mageramsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksander Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Ivanov!
Aleksander Ivanov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.