PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between TIny T Rex (ranked 3762 p4p, 415 weight class) and Marin Ivanov (ranked 4073 p4p, 437 weight class). Marin Ivanov looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

T Rex
vs
Ivanov

183 cm
28
174 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
173 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Fast

UnderGround Supplements

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TIny T Rex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marin Ivanov!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex throws a right hand that Ivanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanov also avoids with ease.
Ivanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rex swings widly with a right hand

and Ivanov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ivanov preventing the sweep.
Ivanov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov postures up and lands a big shot to Rex's brow.
Ivanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ivanov stands and throws Rex's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Ivanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ivanov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rex on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rex tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex is looking to regain half guard here but Ivanov keeps moving and retains side control.
Rex takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rex is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is working hard here to advance position.
Ivanov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rex tries to improve position but can't.

Ivanov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ivanov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rex is trying to improve his position.
Ivanov cracks Rex with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Ivanov tries for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
Rex tries to improve position but can't.
Rex is trying to control Ivanov's posture but Ivanov avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex tries to bench press Ivanov off him but Ivanov keeps the position.
Ivanov scores with punches from side control.
Rex gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rex wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Ivanov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ivanov is pressing down on Rex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rex is holding on for now.
Ivanov slips a nice elbow through Rex's hands, connecting with Rex's forehead.
Rex misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rex moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ivanov working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

Rex is looking for a triangle but Ivanov pushes his legs off easily.
Rex is breathing heavily.
Ivanov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ivanov working Rex over with strikes.

Ivanov seems to be working for a kimura but Rex defends the submission attempt.

Ivanov wants to work for an arm triangle but Rex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.

Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rex is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ivanov uses his free foot to push down on Rex's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rex.
Rex wants to control but Ivanov is having none of it.
BOOM! Ivanov connects with a massive shot to the dome!

It looks like TIny T Rex has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov prevents Rex from getting the reversal.
Ivanov lands a heavy elbow.
Rex can't escape the position.

Ivanov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rex can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rex thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rex takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Rex connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ivanov's hands.
Rex displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ivanov.
Rex shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Rex throws a hook but Ivanov blocks it.

Ivanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rex's half guard.

Rex actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Rex defends it.
Ground and pound from Ivanov.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ivanov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Ivanov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.
Rex won't allow Ivanov to pass to mount.
Ivanov lands with a punch from half guard.
Ivanov working Rex over with strikes.
Rex wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rex looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Rex has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ivanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivanov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ivanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Ivanov drops back looking for a leg! Rex is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rex manages to kick Ivanov off! Ivanov jumps back into Rex's guard.
Ivanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Marin Ivanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rex has momentary wrist control but Ivanov slips an elbow through the middle.
Ivanov wants to pass the guard but Rex is keeping the position.
Ivanov pushing down on Rex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ivanov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rex has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ivanov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rex is just riding it out for now. Ivanov eventually gives up the hold.

Rex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ivanov is looking for a kimura here.

Rex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ivanov lands strikes from half guard.
Rex tries to get to full guard but Ivanov has control of the leg.
Ivanov working over Rex with some ground and pound. Rex looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rex makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rex.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Rex looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ivanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ivanov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ivanov grinds an elbow into Rex's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marin Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TIny T Rex's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rex misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ivanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rex.
Ivanov closes the distance and clinches up with Rex, looking for a takedown. Ivanov pushes Rex against the cage but Rex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Rex sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
TIny T Rex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marin Ivanov.
Rex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Rex tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
TIny T Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ivanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rex misses.
Rex loads up on a big right hand but Ivanov slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ivanov.
Ivanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Ivanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rex avoids it really well and circles away.
Rex shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.

Rex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ivanov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ivanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rex scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivanov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rex has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ivanov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Rex connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Rex loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Ivanov hold on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov is trying to get back to his feet but Rex has full control of the position and if anything, Ivanov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rex connects with a big shot to the side of Ivanov's head.

Ivanov is trying to shake Rex off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Rex won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Ivanov stuffs the takedown attempt from Rex. Rex gets slowly back to his feet.
TIny T Rex has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ivanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rex throws out the jab.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Rex darts in looking for a takedown but Ivanov gets double underhooks and turns Rex into the cage.
Marin Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov looks for a takedown but Rex sprawls well.

Rex has Ivanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rex jumps guard but Ivanov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rex tries to pull guard but Ivanov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Rex breaks the clinch.
Ivanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Rex. Those never looked like landing.
Rex works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ivanov is fending him off so far but Rex persists. Nope, Ivanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Rex throws a shot from downtown. Ivanov moves away and avoids it.

Ivanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ivanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ivanov lands a couple of digs.
Ivanov cracks Rex with a solid left hand.
Ivanov distracts Rex with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex can't keep his opponent in guard - Ivanov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ivanov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rex!

Rex defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivanov.
Marin Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ivanov raining down shots from the mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
TIny T Rex showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ivanov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marin Ivanov!
Marin Ivanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.