PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ali Jamal (ranked 4766 p4p, 442 weight class) and Adrian Ivanov (ranked 4115 p4p, 396 weight class). Jamal comes to the cage accompanied by Re-Rewind. Ali Jamal had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jamal
vs
Ivanov

174 cm
20
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

RAGS of a RONIN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Jamal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamal slips under a jab from Ivanov.

Jamal has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jamal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I was talking to Jamal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal stalls.
Jamal leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
Jamal can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanov controls the action.
Jamal gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ali Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ivanov.
Ivanov looking for a takedown.
Jamal struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Jamal.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Jamal manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jamal presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Jamal blocks the elbow strike.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamal scores with a hook to the body.
Ivanov letting Jamal take a breather here.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ivanov looks winded!
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Jamal as the two fighters clinch.
Jamal cracks Ivanov with a nice body shot.
Jamal has Ivanov pressed against the cage.
Jamal lands a shot to the body.
Jamal stops a takedown attempt from Ivanov.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
A short left from Ivanov.
Jamal scores with a shot to the side of Ivanov's head.
Ivanov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jamal pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jamal has closed the distance and engaged Ivanov in a clinch.
Jamal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Jamal.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jamal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal tries to throw a body punch but Ivanov avoids it by throwing Jamal back against the cage.
Ivanov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamal prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Ivanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Jamal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jamal moves into the clinch.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jamal's elbow.
Ali Jamal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jamal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jamal as the two fighters clinch.
Jamal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch but Jamal improves position.
A short left from Ivanov.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal tries a body shot but Ivanov blocks it.
Jamal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jamal.
Jamal stalls.
Jamal lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal tries to work over Ivanov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.
Come on Jamal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jamal lands a body punch.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamal.
Jamal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal stalling in the clinch.
Jamal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanov's elbow.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Jamal.
Jamal stalling.
Jamal digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal lands a nice shot to the body.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal digs a right hand underneath Ivanov's ribcage. Ivanov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Jamal.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jamal.
Jamal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jamal digs a right hand into Ivanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ivanov's gas tank.
Jamal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ivanov can do to turn this around?
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jamal lands a shot to the body.
Jamal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Jamal slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jamal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jamal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Jamal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jamal controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamal effectively controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Jamal dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jamal rushes Ivanov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jamal avoiding damage.
Ivanov blocks a body shot from Jamal.
Jamal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jamal lands an uppercut.
Jamal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ivanov or not.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ivanov has a couple of punches blocked by Jamal.
Ivanov prevents a body shot from Jamal.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Nice body punch from Jamal.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov looking to stall.
Ivanov goes for a takedown attempt but Jamal pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Jamal clinches with his opponent.
Jamal misses with a body punch.
Ivanov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jamal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jamal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jamal's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jamal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jamal.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Jamal.
Jamal lands a body shot.
Jamal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Jamal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jamal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jamal avoiding damage.
Jamal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jamal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jamal is leaning against Ivanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jamal lands a body punch.
Jamal is working Ivanov over against the cage.
Jamal stalling in the clinch.
Jamal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adrian Ivanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Jamal.
A bit of stalling here from Jamal.
Ivanov takes a shot to the head.
Jamal lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Jamal.
Jamal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ivanov.
A hook to the body from Jamal.
Ivanov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamal taking a breather.
Jamal controlling the action here for a moment.
Jamal pushes Ivanov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jamal presses Ivanov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from Jamal.
Ivanov jumps guard but Jamal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ali Jamal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Ivanov.
A left hand lands to the body for Jamal.
Ivanov being controlled against the cage.
Jamal works on Ivanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Jamal is struggling to control the position.
Ali Jamal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Jamal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jamal, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Jamal!
A very excited looking Ali Jamal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.