PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Hryunov (ranked 8096 p4p, 800 weight class) and Vlad Ikban (ranked 23449 p4p, 958 weight class). The key to victory for Pavel Hryunov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hryunov
vs
Ikban

181 cm
28
176 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

178 cm
21
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pavel Hryunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Ikban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hryunov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ikban to the mat! Ikban manages to get full guard.
Ikban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hryunov controls the pace.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Ikban has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Hryunov stands up from Ikban's guard - Hryunov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ikban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hryunov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hryunov digs a good hook to Ikban's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hryunov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hryunov digs a good body shot into Ikban's ribs.
Ikban ducks right into an uppercut from Hryunov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hryunov scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hryunov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ikban moves away from the strike by Hryunov.
We've been told by Hryunov's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($500/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ikban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hryunov.
Hryunov throws a right hand that misses
and Ikban counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
Ikban swats away the attempt to clinch by Hryunov.
Hryunov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ikban backs up against the cage.

It looks like Vlad Ikban has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Hryunov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ikban! But no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ikban decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Hryunov pushes Ikban off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Hryunov throws a body punch but Ikban moves out of range.
Hryunov throws a nice looking combination but Ikban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hryunov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hryunov throws a solid leg kick but Ikban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hryunov.
Ikban ducks under a wild hook from Hryunov.
As Hryunov backs off Ikban throws a huge counter combo but Hryunov manages to avoid it all.
Hryunov stalks Ikban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ikban's face. Ikban staggers backwards, shaken.
Ikban checks the leg kick.

Hryunov rushes Ikban and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikban tries to throw a body punch but Hryunov avoids it by throwing Ikban back against the cage.
Ikban lands a body punch.

Hryunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hryunov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ikban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hryunov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hryunov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ikban.
Hryunov misses with a straight right.

Hryunov has managed to clinch.
Ikban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hryunov avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Hryunov fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Ikban to work.
Ikban lands a knee to the head.
Hryunov working hard to break the clinch.
Hryunov tries to circle away but Ikban has him pinned against the cage.
Ikban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ikban stalling against the cage.
Hryunov is pressed up against the cage. Ikban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hryunov down to the mat. Hryunov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Hryunov coming out on top.
No joy there for Hryunov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ikban replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hryunov blocks it well.
Ikban doesn't manage to clinch there - Hryunov circles away.
Hryunov scores with a punch to the head.
Hryunov throws a hook but Ikban avoids it easily.
Hryunov lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Hryunov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Ikban's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hryunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ikban at a distance.
Ikban shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hryunov but Hryunov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ikban walks into a straight right hand from Hryunov.
Danga de danga de dang - Hryunov scores with a four punch combination!

Ikban is rocked!
Ikban takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ikban is still on wobbly legs! Can Hryunov finish him?
Hryunov scores with a nice strike.
Hryunov fakes the body blow, causing Ikban to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Ikban goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Hryunov!
A less than humble Pavel Hryunov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.