PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silviu Voicu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Voicu
vs
Ivanov

210 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Silviu Voicu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voicu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.
Ivanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Silviu Voicu has been cut.
Voicu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Voicu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ivanov somewhat.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Voicu or perhaps it was just good defense by Ivanov which made him look bad.
Ivanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ivanov is defended easily by Voicu.
Silviu Voicu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Voicu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivanov defends it nicely.
Voicu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voicu as he avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanov, as that shot connected.
Nice takedown defense from Voicu. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Voicu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Voicu.
Voicu is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Ivanov.
Voicu walks into a straight right hand from Ivanov.
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!
Voicu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ivanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Voicu stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voicu avoids it really well and circles away.
Voicu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Voicu persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Voicu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Voicu avoids it really well and circles away.
Voicu walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Voicu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voicu tries to avoid it but Ivanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voicu to the ground. Voicu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voicu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ivanov but Ivanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Voicu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Voicu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Voicu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanov dips to his left and cracks Voicu with an uppercut!
No luck for Ivanov with that takedown attempt.
Ivanov connects with a single shot there.
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Voicu has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ivanov connects with the punch.
Voicu moves forwards but Ivanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voicu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ivanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Voicu walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voicu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Voicu, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Voicu against the cage but Voicu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ivanov keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silviu Voicu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Voicu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Voicu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Voicu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Voicu scrambles back to his feet.
Voicu misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Voicu's waist but Voicu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Silviu Voicu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.
Voicu tries to move into range but Ivanov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voicu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Voicu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice takedown defense from Ivanov. No joy for Voicu on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanov!
Silviu Voicu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voicu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Voicu sprawls well.
Ivanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Voicu's hands.
Ivanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Voicu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ivanov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Voicu after a bit of a struggle.

Voicu jumps guard.
Ivanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voicu is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov wants to get up but he can't break Voicu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voicu is trying to control the position but Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voicu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanov wants to stand but Voicu is controlling his posture from full guard.

Ivanov stands and steps away. Voicu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ivanov thuds his right hand into Voicu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Voicu defends well and Ivanov ends up having to push Voicu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Ivanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ivanov is trying to break free.
Voicu is working for takedown but Ivanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Voicu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Voicu.

Voicu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ivanov uses from the top position.
Voicu is looking to stand up but Ivanov isn't so interested in that idea.

Voicu 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 wants to get up but he can't break Voicu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ivan Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Voicu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ivanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Voicu's waist but Voicu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanov off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Voicu shows good takedown defense.
Voicu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Voicu staying out of range there.
Voicu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanov throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Silviu Voicu's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Voicu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voicu takes one on the button.
Voicu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown but Voicu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Voicu misses with a takedown attempt - Ivanov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab lands there for Ivanov.
Nice takedown defense from Voicu. No joy for Ivanov on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Voicu.
Voicu slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.
Voicu shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Voicu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ivanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silviu Voicu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Ivanov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Voicu throws a head kick that half lands.
Voicu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Voicu looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Voicu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Voicu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Voicu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ivanov.
Nice sprawl there from Voicu as Ivanov shoots in.
Ivanov leaves Voicu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov stalks Voicu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Voicu's face. Voicu staggers backwards, shaken.
Ivanov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Voicus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ivanov fails with the takedown.
Ivanov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Voicu shoots in but no luck this time.
Voicu walks into a stiff left hand from Ivanov.
Ivanov lands a jab.
Ivanov goes for a double leg but Voicu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Voicu continues to drive forward.
Voicu gets underhooks to prevent Ivanov's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to pull guard but Voicu holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanov drops back down to his feet.

Voicu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Voicu wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Voicu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Ivanov stands up and waves to Voicu to follow him.
Voicu misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Voicu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot by Ivanov.
Voicu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Voicu tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Voicu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Voicu defends it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Voicu shoots in looking for a takedown but Ivanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Voicu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Ivanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanov 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Ivanov!